| “ | In my line of work, there's a code: you never leave your partner behind. | ” |
— Mick Rory[src]
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Mick Rory is a pyromaniac criminal active in Central City, nicknamed Heat Wave.
Using the Heat Gun, Rory terrorized Central City with Leonard Snart/Captain Cold for years before being recruited by Rip Hunter to the Legends of Tomorrow, as one of its first recruits.
As a Legend, Rory slowly reformed and became a vigilante, while committing minor crimes during his missions. He also became a romantic story writer and used the pen name Rebecca Silver. The mantle was later passed onto Mona Wu, and he also left the Legends to raise his human-Necrian hybrid children with Kayla.
Biography[edit source]
Early Life[edit source]
| “ | My past is not for everyone to see. | ” |
— Mick Rory[src]
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At some point, Mick Rory started being obsessed in fire and later burnt his arms, forcing to wear his gloves to prevent others from knowing his past.[3]
The Flame and the Frost[edit source]
For a long time, Rory operated as a pyromaniacal criminal and later partnered with Leonard Snart. In 2014, Snart gave him a handheld flamethrower as they both fought against The Flash with their respective weapons. However, both were captured and incarcerated in Iron Heights Penitentiary before they repeatedly escaped.[4]
Recruited by Rip Hunter[edit source]
In 2015, Rory, alongside Ray Palmer, Sara Lance, Martin Stein, Jefferson Jackson, Kendra Saunders, Carter Hall and Leonard Snart were recruited by Rip Hunter. They were then the founding members of the team known as the Legends of Tomorrow and defended the timeline.[5][6][7]
After their first mission, Rory slept through the night and used Rip Hunter's decorative urn as a bedpan.[8]
Crisis on Infinite Earths[edit source]
During the Crisis, Rory was in Star City organizing a book signing. It was later disturbed by a giant Beebo created by Sargon. Rory was angry and shot Beebo with his Heat Gun. However, the flame was not effective. Later, the other heroes realized it was a diversion for a robbery. He was presumably given back his Earth-1 doppelgänger's memories.
After they defeated Beebo and Sargon, they realized the Anti-Monitor was alive and Rory was sent to S.T.A.R. Labs to protect the "geek team". During the battle, Rory and Frost were discussing which of them would kill the Shadow Demon, only to be assisted by Black Lightning.
Encores[edit source]
Meet the Legends[edit source]
High School Reunion 2003[edit source]
Original Timeline[edit source]
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Current Timeline[edit source]
Bachelor Party[edit source]
Bonding with Lita[edit source]
Fighting Fate[edit source]
England Zombie Apocalypse[edit source]
Star Trip[edit source]
Final Showdown[edit source]
Into the Cosmos[edit source]
Search for a Friend[edit source]
Responsibilities[edit source]
Day Off[edit source]
| “ | Rule number one, stay out of my way. Rule number two, this place is like a revolving door. Don't unpack. And rule number three, I drink on the job. | ” |
— Mick to Spooner[src]
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Taking Charge[edit source]
Journey to Space[edit source]
Escape from Pliny X-19[edit source]
Unconventional Pregnancy[edit source]
Lita of 2023[edit source]
The Legends vs. Pin Killers[edit source]
Chaos on the Waverider[edit source]
Proud Father[edit source]
Contacting Kayla[edit source]
Invasion[edit source]
Leaving the Legends[edit source]
Ex-Legends Reunion[edit source]
Possible Future[edit source]
Magog[edit source]
Powers and Abilities[edit source]
Powers[edit source]
Former Powers[edit source]
- Immortality: After drinking from the Chalice of Dionysus, Rory was given a 24-hour limited immortality.[7]
- Aerokinesis: When Spooner briefly switched Rory and Zari Tarazi's powers, Rory was able to create a strong gust of wind out of his hands without the need of wearing the Air Totem.[9]
Abilities[edit source]
- Peak of Human Physical Condition: Rory is muscular and strong, allowing him to tackle powered-individuals easily.[10]
- Hand-to-Hand Combat: As a semi-reformed criminal, Rory possesses expert martial arts skills and able to fight Encores easily.[11]
- Marksmanship: Rory is familiar with firearms and his Heat Gun.[10]
- Writing: As Rebecca Silver, Rory wrote countless renowned romance novels.[10]
Equipment[edit source]
Current Equipment[edit source]
- Heat Gun: Rory uses a handheld flamethrower as his standard weapon.[10]
- Goggles: Rory occasionally wears a pair of goggles to protect his eyes from the flare given by the Heat Gun.[12]
Filmography[edit source]
- Meet the Legends (2020)
- Star Trip (main role; 2020)
Appearances[edit source]
Gallery[edit source]
Civilian
Heat Wave
Dhan
Rory with his goggles
Rory's signature as Rebecca Silver
Rory in 2049
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Promotional Images[edit source]
Crisis on Infinite Earths - "Their worlds will never be the same"
"Time. Warped."
"Don't mess with Heatwave"
"Space. Oddity."
"The Legends are out of this world!"
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References[edit source]
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