: While typically god-like, Jay Garrick is uniquely characterized by the fact that even without a connection to the Speed Force, he retains the natural ability to reach the speed of sound due to his original metagene.

: In Volume 5 (2017), Barry Allen deals with the Negative Speed Force , which causes his lightning contrails to turn black and purple . This version of his power is volatile, causing the ground to crack beneath his feet and making him increasingly aggressive and secretive.

: An interesting piece of lore re-established in these contexts is that Jay Garrick never wore a mask because he constantly vibrated his face . This caused any onlooker or camera to see only a blur, effectively protecting his identity without headgear.

specific transformation rounds in the tournament arc

In various iterations of , writers have introduced several unique features and transformations for the speedster:

: In the most recent Volume 6 (2025), Jay Garrick calls upon his form from Kingdom Come , where he is fully merged with the Speed Force . In this state, he possesses the accumulated rage and power of centuries, allowing him to overwhelm powerful foes like Guy Gardner .

: During a high-octane battle in the 2025 series, Jay utilizes a "speed spear" as a specialized combat move, showcasing a more martial and tactical side of the Golden Age hero.