William Lang, nicknamed Gridlock, by Cisco Ramon, was a Meta-human that fought the Flash. As a meta-human with ability to absorb kinetic energy, Lang used his powers to commit many crimes, including carjacking, robbing from bank vehicle, and causing a plane to crash. However, he was defeated by the Flash and XS. Following his defeat, he was murdered by a mysterious figure wielding a lightning-shaped dagger who desired the extermination of all those like him.
Biography
William Lang at some point obtained meta-human powers, and used it to commit crimes.[1]
He first appeared after attacking some police officers, but got punched by The Flash. Distracted by another Speedster, the Flash takes the opportunity to punch him far into the sky.
Lang then assaulted an airplane. The Flash, Kid Flash, and XS used their speed to get onto the plane and with the help of Cisco's portals. Wally puts the cuffs on William and later punches him at super-speed to knock him out. After they vibrated to make the airplane phase through the skyscraper and the bridge, he was arrested.
The truck in which he was in custody in gets ambushed by a mysterious figure who killed him.
Powers and abilities
Powers
- Meta-human physiology: Through unknown means, Lang's DNA altered and supercharged, turning him into a meta-human and thereby allowing him to access to his powers.
- Kinetic Energy absorption: Lang can absorb kinetic energy released when someone touches him, and then redirect it to use said energy against them. When using his powers, he generate light blue colored electricity.
- Superhuman strength: Lang gains superhuman strength when absorbed enough kinetic energy, as seen he was strong enough to send the Flash away with one punch.[1]
- Kinetic Energy absorption: Lang can absorb kinetic energy released when someone touches him, and then redirect it to use said energy against them. When using his powers, he generate light blue colored electricity.
Weaknesses
- Immobilization: If Lang can't move, he is unable to use his powers, as he can only absorb kinetic energy from moving targets.[1]
Equipment
- Gridlock mask: Lang wears a mask as his villain alter-ego, Gridlock. It is a black face mask that shows his eyes, nose, and mouth. He wears it with black jacket with white lines on the each side of its chest, with black pants and shoes.
Appearances
The Flash
Season 5
Trivia
- His actor Daniel Cudmore previously appeared on fellow Arrowverse show Arrow as Jackhammer in "Code of Silence" in addition to providing motion capture for Grodd in the DC's Legends of Tomorrow episode "Welcome to the Jungle".
- His height is 6'2.
- It's possible that Lang gained his powers from the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator explosion, though this remains unconfirmed.