Deathbolt (Jake Simmons) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He was created by the Ultra-Humanite to fight the All-Star Squadron. Deathbolt appeared in the Arrowverse series Arrow and The Flash, portrayed by Doug Jones.

Fictional character biography

Jake Simmons is a wanted criminal who gains electric abilities from the Ultra-Humanite's experimentation. Code-named "Deathbolt", he becomes the Ultra-Humanite's ally before being defeated by the All-Star Squadron. Deathbolt returns and attempts to kill Starman, only to be defeated by his descendant Farris Knight.

Powers and abilities

Deathbolt can channel the electrical energy in his body into powerful blasts of electricity.

In other media

Deathbolt appears in series set in the Arrowverse, portrayed by Doug Jones.