Real name: Leonard Snart
First appearance: Showcase#8 2/2 (May/June 1957)
Abilities: Cold gun
Worst acts: Theft, attempted murder, murder
Quote: "Uhhh? A polar bear--suddenly appeared here--from nowhere!"
Created by: John Bromme (script), Carmine Infantino (pencils), Frank Giacola (inks)
Now we're getting into the proper Rogues Gallery. Funny that Cold would first show up in 1957, but he wouldn't show up again until 1960.
For the first story, Cold is just another petty thug. He invented his cold gun by accident while trying to come up with something to stop the Flash, although later retcons would have him either be given the gun or just steal it.
Compared to other characters, I find it odd that in many ways Snart hasn't changed all that much. Joker's gotten crazier, Luther more ruthless, but Snart? Still looking to nail the big score and maybe embarrass the Flash at the same time. Over the years he's grown more cynical, with even a few attempts at, if not heroism, at least being more practical about his villainy.
I think it helps that of the entire thus seen, Captain Cold actually had a proper name plus uniform. The blue and white parka may seem silly (and lends itself to cartoons pretty easily) but when you think about it, he may have the most practical bit of costuming seen at this point. The parka protects him from the cold, but his visor protects him from the ice's glare.
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