Captain Boomerang

Captain Boomerang (George "Digger" Harkness) is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character is an enemy of both Barry Allen and Wally West, who each have assumed the role of the superhero Flash. Created by writer John Broome and artist Carmine Infantino, Captain Boomerang first appeared in The Flash #117 (December 1960). During the 2004 storyline Identity Crisis, George Harkness is killed and his son, Owen Mercer (also known as Owen Harkness), takes over his father's role as Captain Boomerang for a period of time until his own death. Following the 2009–2010 Blackest Night storyline, George Harkness returns to life and returns as Captain Boomerang. Following 2016's DC Rebirth, the George Harkness incarnation of Captain Boomerang is part of the supervillain team Suicide Squad in the fifth volume of the team's eponymous comic book series. Digger Harkness appeared in an episode of the third season of Arrow portrayed by Nick E. Tarabay. He also appeared in the season five finale of the same show as well. The George "Digger" Harkness incarnation of Captain Boomerang was portrayed by Jai Courtney in the 2016 Suicide Squad film. 2Publication history Digger Harkness first appeared in The Flash #117 (December 1960) and was created by writer John Broome and artist Carmine Infantin