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The Thinker is the name of five supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

The first incarnation, Clifford DeVoe, is an enemy of Jay Garrick. The second, Clifford Carmichael, is an enemy of Firestorm. The third, Desmond Carter, is an enemy of Batman. The fourth, an A.I. version of the Thinker, is an enemy of the Justice Society of America. An unidentified version of Thinker, introduced in the New 52, is an enemy of the Suicide Squad.

The character has been adapted from the comics into various forms of media, including television series and feature films. The Clifford DeVoe incarnation of the Thinker made his live-action debut in the television series The Flash, portrayed primarily by Neil Sandilands. In the DC Extended Universe, a variation of the unidentified Thinker called Dr. Gaius Grieves appears in The Suicide Squad (2021), portrayed by Peter Capaldi.

Incarnations[]

Clifford DeVoe[]

The New Earth version of Clifford eventually reformed and even became friends with Jay Garrick, becoming a member of the Suicide Squad and dedicating himself to helping others. However he eventually died of terminal cancer. Garrick, attempted to save him with the Thinking Cap, but DeVoe refused, preferring to rest in peace. His last words, to Garrick, were "Learn to lose every once in a while. A little humility prepares you for what lies ahead."

He was created by Gardner Fox and Everett E. Hibbard

Clifford Carmichael[]

Image the Thinker

Thinker II, whose real name is Cliff Carmichael, is a supervillain featured in publications by DC Comics. He made his initial appearance as Cliff Carmichael in "Firestorm, the Nuclear Man" #1, released in March 1978, and later appeared as the Thinker in "Firestorm, the Nuclear Man" #99, published in July 1990. This character was created by Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom.

He was a former classmate of Firestorm and became his enemy after finding the Thinking Cap and becoming the second Thinker.

Desmond Carter[]

Image Desmond Connor

Des Carter, also known as the third Thinker III debuted in Batman: Shadow of the Bat #67, (October 1997). The character was created by Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle.[]

A.I.[]

An named artificial intelligence is the fourth incarnation of the thinker. His first appearance occurred in JSA #9 (April 2000) and was created by David S. Goyer, Geoff Johns, and Stephen Sadowski.

New 52 Version[]

The unidentified Thinker, recognized as the fifth iteration, first appeared in Suicide Squad (vol. 4) #24, published in December 2013, as part of the DC Rebirth storyline. This character was created by Matt Kindt and Patrick Zircher and is distinguished as a human cyborg, setting him apart from his predecessors.

He is an enemy of the Suicide Squad.

In other media[]

Arrowverse[]

Main article: Clifford DeVoe (Arrowverse)

DC Extended universe[]

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Comics: Firestorm (Martin Stein, Jason Rusch, Ronnie Raymond), Felicity Smoak, Captain Atom, The Thinker, Killer Frost, Deathstorm (Earth-Prime), Darkseid, Parademons, Mr. Freeze, Secret Society of Super-Villains, Plastique, Parasite, Female Furies, {{ Clarissa Stein, Ed Raymond, Sand Demon, Black Bison, Mikhail Arkadin / Pozhar, Tonya Day, Justice League, Corona, Naiad
DC Animated Universe: Firestorm, Killer Frost
Arrowverse: Ronnie Raymond, Martin Stein, Jefferson Jackson/Firestorm, Caitlin Snow/Frost (Earth-2), Clarissa Stein, Lily Stein, Team Flash (Barry Allen/The Flash, Iris West-Allen, Detective Joe West, Cisco Ramon/Vibe, Wally West/Kid Flash, Cecile Horton/Virtue, Eddie Thawne, Harrison Wells Earth-Prime)) Legends (Sara Lance, Ray Palmer, Rip Hunter, Kendra Saunders, Carter Hall, Mick Rory, Amaya Jiwe, Zari Tomaz, Ava Sharpe), Team Arrow (Oliver Queen, Felicity Smoak, John Diggle, Thea Queen, Lyla Michaels ), Kara Danvers/Supergirl, Alex Danvers, Dominators, Legion of Doom (Eobard Thawne, Malcolm Merlyn, Damien Darhk, Hunter Zolomon), Nora Darhk, Kuasa, Mallus, Overgirl, Dark Archer, Prometheus, Henry Hewitt/Tokamak, Vandal Savage, Susan Brayden, Agent Smith
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Television

1990: Barry Allen/The Flash, Tina McGee, Julio Mendez, Henry Allen, Nora Allen, Jay Allen, Shawn Allen, Pike, The Ghost, Deadly Nightshade, Mirror Master, Captain Cold, Omega, Trickster, Megan Lockhart/Prank I, Zoey Clark/Prank II, Pollux, Fosnight

Smallville: Bart Allen/Impulse

Arrowverse: Team Flash (Barry AllenCisco RamonCaitlin Snow, Khione "Frost" Snow/Killer Frost/FrostIris WestJoe WestHarrison Wells (Earth-1/Earth-Prime) • (Harry Wells (Earth-2)Sherloque WellsHarrison Nash Wells) • Jesse Wells/QuickWally WestEddie Thawne/Cobalt BlueRalph DibnyCecile Horton/VirtueJenna M. WestNora West-Allen (XS)Bart Allen/ImpulseMark Blaine/ChillblaineJay Garrick/The Flash, Nora Allen, Henry Allen, Chester P. RunkAllegra Garcia, Joan Williams • Kamilla Hwang, Khione) • Central City Police Department (Kristen KramerDavid Singh ), Monitor, Linda Park, Patty Spivot, Sue Dearbon, Izzy Bowin, Becky Sharpe/Hazard, Earth-2 (Cisco Ramon/Reverb, Hunter Zolomon/Zoom, Linda Park/Doctor Light (Earth-2), Caitlin Snow/Killer Frost (Earth-2)), Rogue Squad (Keith Kenyon/Goldface, Hartley Rathaway/Pied Piper, Jaco Birch/The Hotness), Justice League (Sara Lance/White Canary, Kara Danvers, Oliver Queen, Kate Lane/Batwoman, Ryan Wilder/Batwoman, Ryan Choi/Atom, Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning, J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter), Team Arrow, (John Diggle, Mia Queen/Green Arrow, Thea Queen/Speedy, Roy Harper/Arsenal, Rene Ramirez/Wild Dog, Curtis Holt/Mr. Terrific, Dinah Drake/Black Canary III), Felicity Smoak, Laurel Lance/Black Canary, Quentin Lance, Laurel Lance (Earth-2)/Black Siren/Black Canary III, A.R.G.U.S. (Lyla Michaels/Harbinger, Tanya Lamden), Superfriends (Mon-El, Nia Nal/Dreamer, Querl Dox/Brainiac 5, Alex Danvers (Earth-38), Clark Kent/Superman, Lois Lane, Winn Schott (Earth-38), Jimmy Olsen, Lucy Lane, D.E.O.), Legends (Ray Palmer/Atom, Nate Heywood/Steel, Amaya Jiwe/Vixen, Mick Rory/Heat Wave, Leonard Snart/Captain Cold, Zari Tomaz/Isis, Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl, Carter Hall/Hawkman), Earth-X (Leo Snart/Citizen Cold, Ray Terill/The Ray, Kara-X/Overgirl, Prometheus (Earth-X), Winn Schott (Earth-X), Oliver/Dark Arrow, Siren X, Eobard ThawneGroddDigger Harkness/Captain Boomerang • Roy G. Bivalo/Rainbow Raider • DominatorsMusic MeisterSavitarClifford DeVoeMarlize De VoeAmunet Black • Cicada (Orlin Dwyer, Grace Gibbons) • AMAZOJoss Jackam/Weather WitchJohn Deegan/Doctor DestinyA.M.A.Z.O.August Heart/GodspeedRamsey Rosso/BloodworkEva McCulloch/Mirror MonarchBlack Hole • (Joseph CarverMillie Rawlins/SunshineKimiyo Hoshi/Doctor LightEsperanza Garcia/Ultraviolet) • Cisco Ramon/EchoAnti-MonitorShadow Demons • The Forces, (StillStrengthSageSpeed) • Negative Forces (StillStrengthSageSpeed) • Deathstorm (Earth-Prime)Ryan Wilder/Red Death • Rogues (Top, Lisa Snart/Golden Glider, Sam Scudder/Mirror Monarch, Owen Mercer/Captain Boomerang IIAndrea Wozzock/FiddlerMichelle Amar/Murmur II • Roy G. Bivalo) • Orlin Dwyer / CicadaJoseph Carver

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Comics: Firestorm (Martin Stein, Jason Rusch, Ronnie Raymond), Felicity Smoak, Captain Atom, The Thinker, Killer Frost, Deathstorm (Earth-Prime), Darkseid, Parademons, Mr. Freeze, Secret Society of Super-Villains, Plastique, Parasite, Female Furies, {{ Clarissa Stein, Ed Raymond, Sand Demon, Black Bison, Mikhail Arkadin / Pozhar, Tonya Day, Justice League, Corona, Naiad
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Justice League: SupermanBatmanWonder WomanThe FlashCyborgAquaman

Suicide Squad: DeadshotHarley QuinnRick FlagKatana • El Diablo • Bloodsport • Ratcatcher 2 • Polka Dot Man • King Shark • Peacemaker • Javelin • The Detachable Kid

Shazam Family: ShazamKing ShazamLady ShazamShazam StrongShazam ThunderShazam Lightning

Harley Quinn & Associates: Harley QuinnCassandra Cain
'Birds of Prey
HuntressBlack CanaryRenee Montoya

Corto Maltese Freedom Fighters: Sol Soria • Milton

Justice Society: Doctor FateHawkmanAtom Smasher • Cyclone

Others: Lois LaneJor-ElMartian ManhunterColonel Nathan HardyAlfred PennyworthSteve TrevorHippolyta • Antiope • Zeus • James GordonArtemisGreen Lantern CorpsMeraNuidis VulkoAtlanna • Atlan • KarathenNereusWizard ShazamEmilia HarcourtJohn EconomosFlo CrawleyLeota AdebayoVigilanteClemson MurnJohn EconomosEaglyBlack AdamAdrianna TomazSupergirlBatman (Burton/Schumacherverse)Iris WestBlue Beetle Main Antagonists: Black Mask

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Justice Society (New Age): Courtney Whitmore/Stargirl (The Cosmic Staff/"Cosmo"), Pat Dugan/S.T.R.I.P.E., Yolanda Montez/Wildcat II, Beth Chapel/Dr. Mid-Nite II, Cindy Burman/Shiv, Artemis Crock, Rick Tyler/Hourman II, James and Bridget Chapel
Justice Society (Golden Age): Sylvester Pemberton/Starman, Ted Grant/Wildcat, Rex Tyler/Hourman, Charles McNider/Doctor Mid-Nite, Jay Garrick/The Flash, Alan Scott/Green Lantern, Johnny Thunder, Thunderbolt, Kent Nelson/Doctor Fate
The Young All-Stars: Mike Dugan, Jakeem Williams/Jakeem Thunder
The Seven Soldiers of Victory: Sir Justin/Shining Knight
Others: Merri Pemberton/Merri, Girl of 1,000 Gimmicks, Ted Knight, Jennie-Lynn Hayden, Barbara "Barb" Whitmore, Zeek
Injustice Society of America: Jordan Mahkent/Icicle, Henry King, Sr./Brainwave, William Zarick/The Wizard, Steven Sharpe/The Gambler, Larry Crock/Sportsmaster, Paula Brooks/Tigress, Dr. Shiro Ito/Dragon King, Solomon Grundy, Anaya Bowin/The Fiddler II, Richard Swift/The Shade, The Fiddler
Injustice Unlimited: Isaac Bowin
'Others: Sofus and Lily Mahkent, Eclipso, Ultra Humanite
Blue Valley High School: Henry King, Jr., Cameron Mahkent, Joey Zarick, Jenny Williams, Travis Thomas, Brian Tanner Balloid, Paul Deisinger, Miss Woods
The Helix Institute: Mister Bones, Louise Love
Others: Mary Kramer, Bobbie Burman, Sam Kurtis, Juan and Maria Montez, Alex Montez, Matt Harris, Maria Carmen Saravia, Bruce Gordon, Todd Rice, Suzanne Ito
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Justice League 2017 Movie Logo
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Comics: Clark Kent/SupermanBruce Wayne/BatmanDiana/Wonder WomanThe Flash (Barry Allen)AquamanGreen ArrowMartian ManhunterVictor Stone/CyborgHippolytaHawkgirlBlack CanaryBlack AdamCaptain AtomNaomiAqualad/Jackson Hyde • Atom (Ray Palmer & Ryan Choi) • Batgirl/Oracle (Barbara Gordon)BatwomanBeast BoyNightwingRavenDonna Troy • Firestorm (Ronnie Raymond • Martin Stein and Jason Rusch) • EtrigonStarfireEmiko Queen (Red Arrow)Wallace WestWally WestCarter Hall/HawkmanM'gann M'orzz/Miss MartianMeraDamian WayneJerichoSupergirlZatanna • Green Lantern (Hal Jordan ),ShazamJohn ConstantineBlack Lighting (Jefferson Pierce) • Ralph Dibny/Elongated Man• Red TornadoAdam StrangeAgent LibertyAlan ScottAmazing ManAmbush BugAmethystAndrew BennettAnimal ManAntaeusAtomicaAugust General in IronAzraelAztekBart Allen/Impulse/Kid FlashBatwingBatwomanBig BardaBlack CondorBlack LightningBlack OrchidBlue BeetleBlue DevilBlue JayBooster GoldBronze TigerCaptain AtomCaptain ColdCatwomanCommander SteelCongorillaCreeperCrimson FoxDamian WayneDeadmanDoctor Mid-NiteDetective ChimpDoctor FateDoctor LightDoctor MistElement Woman • • EquinoxFaithFireFirehawkFrankensteinGeneral GloryGeo-ForceGuardianGuy GardnerGypsyHarley QuinnHourman (Rex TylerRick TylerMatthew Tyler) • HuntressIceJackson HydeJadeJaime ReyesJames GordonJerichoJesse QuickJessica CruzJohn StewartKatanaKid FlashKiller FrostKyle RaynerLightrayLoboLois LaneMadame XanaduMaximaMeraMetamorphoMister MiracleMiss MartianMister TerrificMon-ElMoon MaidenNatasha IronsNightmare NurseNightwingOracleOrionPandoraPhantom StrangerPlastic ManPower GirlDuke Thomas/The QuestionRoy Harper/ArsenalRocket RedRyan ChoiSaturn GirlShade the Changing MannShazamSilver SorceressSimon BazStargirlSteelSteve TrevorSupergirlSwamp ThingTasmanian DevilTed KordTempestTraci 13Tomorrow Woman • Triumph • VibeVixenWally WestZauriel

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Animated Films

Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths: Ultraman (evil counterpart), Owlman, Superwoman, J'edd J'arkus, Power Ring, Johnny Quick (formerly), the Crime Syndicate of America

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