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|affiliation= [[Barry Allen (Earth-1)|Barry Allen]] <small>(possible future)</small><br>[[Ivy Town University]]<br>[[Paragons]] |
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+ | |family= [[Amanda]] <small>(wife)</small><br>{{F|Simone|(daughter)}} |
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| − | {{Quote|I'm no hero. I'm a husband, and if this is the end then I have to be with my wife and kid. I'm sorry.|Ryan Choi |Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three}} |
+ | {{Quote|I'm no hero. I'm a husband, and if this is the end then I have to be with my [[Amanda|wife]] and [[Simone|kid]]. I'm sorry.|Ryan Choi |Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three}} |
| + | Dr. '''Ryan Choi''' is a scientist and a physics professor of [[Ivy University|Ivy Town University]]. He is the husband of [[Amanda]] and the father of [[Simone]]. |
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| − | On the [[Earth]] of [[Earth-1]], Dr. '''Ryan Choi''' was a former physics professor, the husband of [[Amanda]], and the father of [[Simone]]. On the Earth of [[Earth-Prime]], he is the father of [[Simone (Earth-Prime)|Simone]]. He is the '''Paragon of Humanity''', and was one of the seven known living individuals to have survived the destruction of the original [[multiverse]], along with [[Barry Allen (Earth-1)|Barry Allen]], [[Kate Kane]], [[Kara Danvers]], [[Sara Lance]], [[J'onn J'onzz]], and [[Lex Luthor]], until they recreated the multiverse with the help of [[Oliver Queen]]. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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At some point, he married [[Amanda]] and together, and they would conceive a daughter named [[Simone]].<ref name="Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three">{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three}}</ref> |
At some point, he married [[Amanda]] and together, and they would conceive a daughter named [[Simone]].<ref name="Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three">{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three}}</ref> |
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===[[Anti-Monitor Crisis]]=== |
===[[Anti-Monitor Crisis]]=== |
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| − | On December 10, 2019, six months after Simone birth, Ryan was in [[Ivy Town]] on the phone with his wife when he was approached by [[Ralph Dibny]], [[Iris West-Allen]], and Dr. [[Ray Palmer]] (who Ryan was a big fan of). The three explained that they were there because Ryan was meant to be the Paragon of Humanity, one of seven heroes who could save the [[multiverse]] from being destroyed by the [[Mobius|Anti-Monitor]]. Ryan does not believe them at first and decides to leave to be with his wife and daughter. Iris eventually convinces him to help, and he is brought aboard the [[Waverider (Earth-74)|Waverider]]. Once back on the waverider, the heroes are greeted by [[Lyla Michaels|Harbinger]], who has returned after mysteriously disappearing. [[Harrison Nash Wells|Pariah]] also appears and the heroes realize that Harbinger's return is a trap by the Anti-Monitor, who proceeds to kill [[Mar Novu]] and destroy [[Earth-1]]. Knowing what must be done, Pariah sends the 7 Paragons to the [[Vanishing Point]] where the Anti-Monitor can't reach them as the waverider is destroyed and remaining heroes killed by the antimatter wave. At the vanishing point, the paragons witness [[Clark Kent (Earth-96)|Superman]] disappear and be replaced by [[Lex Luthor]] who used the [[Book of Destiny]] to make himself the Paragon of Truth.<ref name="Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three" /> |
+ | On December 10, 2019, six months after Simone's birth, Ryan was in [[Ivy Town]] on the phone with his wife when he was approached by [[Ralph Dibny]], [[Iris West-Allen]], and Dr. [[Ray Palmer]] (who Ryan was a big fan of). The three explained that they were there because Ryan was meant to be the Paragon of Humanity, one of seven heroes who could save the [[multiverse]] from being destroyed by the [[Mobius|Anti-Monitor]]. Ryan does not believe them at first and decides to leave to be with his wife and daughter. Iris eventually convinces him to help, and he is brought aboard the [[Waverider (Earth-74)|Waverider]]. Once back on the waverider, the heroes are greeted by [[Lyla Michaels|Harbinger]], who has returned after mysteriously disappearing. [[Harrison Nash Wells|Pariah]] also appears and the heroes realize that Harbinger's return is a trap by the Anti-Monitor, who proceeds to kill [[Mar Novu]] and destroy [[Earth-1]]. Knowing what must be done, Pariah sends the 7 Paragons to the [[Vanishing Point]] where the Anti-Monitor can't reach them as the waverider is destroyed and remaining heroes killed by the antimatter wave. At the vanishing point, the paragons witness [[Clark Kent (Earth-96)|Superman]] disappear and be replaced by [[Lex Luthor]] who used the [[Book of Destiny]] to make himself the Paragon of Truth.<ref name="Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three" /> |
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====Erased future==== |
====Erased future==== |
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| − | Sometime between 2018 and 2024, Ryan Choi designed [[Barry Allen (Earth-1)|Barry Allen]] a [[The Flash suits#Sixteenth suit|suit]] that fits inside a [[Flash ring|ring]], which was donned by Barry as the |
+ | Sometime between 2018 and 2024, Ryan Choi designed [[Barry Allen (Earth-1)|Barry Allen]] a [[The Flash suits#Sixteenth suit|suit]] that fits inside a [[Flash ring|ring]], which was donned by Barry as the 16th iteration of his suit.<ref name="Nora">{{Ep|Nora}}</ref><ref name="Godspeed">{{Ep|Godspeed}}</ref> |
===New multiverse=== |
===New multiverse=== |
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| − | Ryan was looking after his daughter, Simone when a shadow demon came to his house to attack him, he is almost killed, but Sara saves him. Later at the bunker, he comes up with the plan to |
+ | Ryan was looking after his daughter, Simone when a shadow demon came to his house to attack him, he is almost killed, but Sara saves him. Later at the bunker, he comes up with the plan to send [[Mobius]] to the Microverse. |
==Personality== |
==Personality== |
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| − | Initially, Ryan had a lot of doubt in himself |
+ | Initially, Ryan had a lot of doubt in himself, he did not want to believe he was a paragon of anything, however, after spending a month stuck with the other paragons and receiving a few pep-talks, he began believing in himself. He begins opening up and trusting of his new friends. |
| − | + | Ryan is open to trying new things. He was excited at the opportunity of walking on an alien planet and was excited when [[Barry Allen (Earth-1)|Barry Allen]] showed off his speed. |
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==Abilities== |
==Abilities== |
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| − | *'''Genius-level intellect:''' Ryan |
+ | *'''Genius-level intellect/Master engineer/Physicist:''' Ryan has the intellect to understand [[Ray Palmer]]'s research on sub-atomic density manipulation and teach fundamental physics.<ref name="Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three" /> Working with [[Lex Luthor]], he was able to build and re-engineer some of the [[Time Masters]]' technology from the [[Vanishing Point]].<ref>{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Four}}</ref> |
| − | *'''Expert tailor: |
+ | *'''Expert tailor:''' According to [[Nora West-Allen]], Ryan was the one who designed [[Barry Allen (Earth-1)|Barry Allen]]'s [[The Flash suits|16th suit]].<ref name="Nora" /> |
| + | *'''Indomitable will:''' Ryan is the [[Paragons|Paragon of Humanity]], meaning he is a being of the purest will. |
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| − | *'''Expert Technician/Engineer:''' He and [[Lex Luthor]] were able to build and re-engineer some of the [[Time Masters]] tech from the [[Vanishing Point]].<ref>{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Four}}</ref> |
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+ | *'''Skilled hand-to-hand combatant:''' Ryan has some skills in unarmed combat; as he was seen defeating [[Shadow demons]]. |
| − | *'''Hand-to-hand combat:''' Ryan has some hand-to-hand combat skills as he was seen defeating [[Shadow demons]] with just that. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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*{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three}} |
*{{Ep|Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three}} |
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| + | *{{Ep|Love Is A Battlefield|(mentioned)}} |
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===''Arrow''=== |
===''Arrow''=== |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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===Promotional images=== |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*Ryan is most likely the founder of [[Choi Enterprises]], although it's unconfirmed. |
*Ryan is most likely the founder of [[Choi Enterprises]], although it's unconfirmed. |
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| − | *Ryan is the only human civilian to be chosen as a [[Paragons|paragon]] while everyone else is |
+ | *Ryan is the only human civilian to be chosen as a [[Paragons|paragon]] while everyone else is a trained warrior or superpowered individual in some form. |
| − | *Ryan's daughter, Simone, might be named after one of Choi's comic book creators, [[w:c:dc:Gail Simone|Gail Simone]]. |
+ | *Ryan's daughter, [[Simone]], might be named after one of Choi's comic book creators, [[w:c:dc:Gail Simone|Gail Simone]]. |
| − | *Ryan shares his last name with Grace Choi, the girlfriend of Anissa Pierce. |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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Revision as of 21:56, 17 February 2020
- "I'm no hero. I'm a husband, and if this is the end then I have to be with my wife and kid. I'm sorry."
- —Ryan Choi [src]
Dr. Ryan Choi is a scientist and a physics professor of Ivy Town University. He is the husband of Amanda and the father of Simone.
Biography
Original multiverse
Early life
At some point, he married Amanda and together, and they would conceive a daughter named Simone.[1]
Anti-Monitor Crisis
On December 10, 2019, six months after Simone's birth, Ryan was in Ivy Town on the phone with his wife when he was approached by Ralph Dibny, Iris West-Allen, and Dr. Ray Palmer (who Ryan was a big fan of). The three explained that they were there because Ryan was meant to be the Paragon of Humanity, one of seven heroes who could save the multiverse from being destroyed by the Anti-Monitor. Ryan does not believe them at first and decides to leave to be with his wife and daughter. Iris eventually convinces him to help, and he is brought aboard the Waverider. Once back on the waverider, the heroes are greeted by Harbinger, who has returned after mysteriously disappearing. Pariah also appears and the heroes realize that Harbinger's return is a trap by the Anti-Monitor, who proceeds to kill Mar Novu and destroy Earth-1. Knowing what must be done, Pariah sends the 7 Paragons to the Vanishing Point where the Anti-Monitor can't reach them as the waverider is destroyed and remaining heroes killed by the antimatter wave. At the vanishing point, the paragons witness Superman disappear and be replaced by Lex Luthor who used the Book of Destiny to make himself the Paragon of Truth.[1]
Erased future
Sometime between 2018 and 2024, Ryan Choi designed Barry Allen a suit that fits inside a ring, which was donned by Barry as the 16th iteration of his suit.[2][3]
New multiverse
Ryan was looking after his daughter, Simone when a shadow demon came to his house to attack him, he is almost killed, but Sara saves him. Later at the bunker, he comes up with the plan to send Mobius to the Microverse.
Personality
Initially, Ryan had a lot of doubt in himself, he did not want to believe he was a paragon of anything, however, after spending a month stuck with the other paragons and receiving a few pep-talks, he began believing in himself. He begins opening up and trusting of his new friends.
Ryan is open to trying new things. He was excited at the opportunity of walking on an alien planet and was excited when Barry Allen showed off his speed.
Abilities
- Genius-level intellect/Master engineer/Physicist: Ryan has the intellect to understand Ray Palmer's research on sub-atomic density manipulation and teach fundamental physics.[1] Working with Lex Luthor, he was able to build and re-engineer some of the Time Masters' technology from the Vanishing Point.[4]
- Expert tailor: According to Nora West-Allen, Ryan was the one who designed Barry Allen's 16th suit.[2]
- Indomitable will: Ryan is the Paragon of Humanity, meaning he is a being of the purest will.
- Skilled hand-to-hand combatant: Ryan has some skills in unarmed combat; as he was seen defeating Shadow demons.
Appearances
The Flash
Season 5
- "Nora" (mentioned)
Season 6
- "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three"
- "Love Is A Battlefield" (mentioned)
Arrow
Season 8
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Season 5
Gallery
Promotional images
Crisis on Infinite Earths
Trivia
- Ryan is most likely the founder of Choi Enterprises, although it's unconfirmed.
- Ryan is the only human civilian to be chosen as a paragon while everyone else is a trained warrior or superpowered individual in some form.
- Ryan's daughter, Simone, might be named after one of Choi's comic book creators, Gail Simone.
Behind the scenes
- In the DC Comics, Ryan Choi was a student of Ray Palmer and his successor to the identity of the Atom. His first appearance in the comics was Brave New World #1 (August, 2006).