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'''Paul Gambi''' is a fictional [[tailor]] appearing in comics published by [[DC Comics]]. His name is an homage to real life fan [[Paul Gambaccini]].


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Paul Gambi is a tailor in [[Central City]] who associates himself with the [[Rogues (comics)|Rogues]] as seen in his first appearance where [[Flash (Barry Allen)|Flash]] pursues [[Top (comics)|Top]] to his place of work. Following Top's defeat, Paul was arrested for being an accessory to Top.<ref>''The Flash'' #141. DC Comics.</ref>
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Paul Gambi later gives Flash a new suit. While testing it out, Flash sees that the loot of the villains that he fights goes missing.<ref>''The Flash'' #239. DC Comics.</ref>
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An amnesiac [[Gorilla Grodd]] in human form stumbles into Paul Gambi's shop. To help with Gorilla Grodd's amnesia, Paul Gambi starts to tell him the origins of the Rogues. Upon Flash's name triggering his memory, Gorilla Grodd persuades Paul to make him a Grodd suit. When the Rogues arrive and attack Grodd, he suddenly transforms back into a gorilla. After Gorilla Grodd is defeated, [[Solovar]] thanks Paul for stalling before taking Gorilla Grodd back to Gorilla City.<ref>''Secret Origins'' #41</ref>

Paul Gambi later created the "ultimate super-costume" which was first worn by serial killer Dell Merriwether until he was defeated by Flash and [[Hal Jordan|Green Lantern]] and got sentenced to the electric chair. What Paul didn't count on is that the Suit gained a mind of it's own and could not be destroyed.<ref>''The Flash'' Vol. 2 #130</ref>

In the "[[DC Rebirth]]" reboot, Flash invades the business of Paul Gambi in order to get information on where the Rogues are. He was unable to get an answer out of Paul.<ref>''The Flash'' Vol. 5 #14. DC Comics.</ref>

==Family==
Paul Gambi had family members that also appeared in DC Comics.

* '''Anthony Gambi''' - The nephew of Paul Gambi who became the supervillain Replicant.<ref>''Flash Secret Files'' #2. DC Comics</ref>

* '''Peter Gambi''' - The brother of Paul Gambi who is also a tailor in [[Suicide Slum]] and served as a tailor for [[Black Lightning]].<ref>''Black Lightning'' #1. DC Comics.</ref>

==Customer list==
The following have been known clients of Paul Gambi:

* [[Flash (Barry Allen)|Flash]]
* [[Gorilla Grodd]]
* [[Rogues (comics)|Rogues]]
** [[Captain Boomerang]]
** [[Captain Cold]]
** [[Heat Wave (comics)|Heat Wave]]
** [[Mirror Master]]
** [[Top (comics)|Top]]
** [[Weather Wizard]]

==In other media==
• Paul Gambi is alluded to in the pilot episode for ''[[The Flash (2014 TV series)|The Flash]]'' TV series. When Barry Allen first discovers his speed, he accidentally runs into a van saying Gambi's Drycleaning hinting at his existence in the show's universe.

* Paul Gambi appears in issue #15 of the ''[[Batman: The Brave and the Bold (comics)|Batman: The Brave and the Bold]]'' comic series.

==External links==
* [http://www.hyperborea.org/flash/gambi.html Flash - Those Who Ride the Lightning profile on Paul Gambi]

==See also==
* [[Leo Zelinsky]], a character with a similar concept in the [[Marvel Universe]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Paul_Gambi_(New_Earth) Paul Gambi] at DC Comics Wiki.

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Revision as of 18:27, 9 February 2018

Paul Gambi
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceThe Flash # 141 (Dec 1963)
Created byJohn Broome
In-story information
Full namePaul Gambi
Notable aliasesCrime Tailor

Paul Gambi is a fictional tailor appearing in comics published by DC Comics. His name is an homage to real life fan Paul Gambaccini.

History

Paul Gambi is a tailor in Central City who associates himself with the Rogues as seen in his first appearance where Flash pursues Top to his place of work. Following Top's defeat, Paul was arrested for being an accessory to Top.[1]

Paul Gambi later gives Flash a new suit. While testing it out, Flash sees that the loot of the villains that he fights goes missing.[2]

An amnesiac Gorilla Grodd in human form stumbles into Paul Gambi's shop. To help with Gorilla Grodd's amnesia, Paul Gambi starts to tell him the origins of the Rogues. Upon Flash's name triggering his memory, Gorilla Grodd persuades Paul to make him a Grodd suit. When the Rogues arrive and attack Grodd, he suddenly transforms back into a gorilla. After Gorilla Grodd is defeated, Solovar thanks Paul for stalling before taking Gorilla Grodd back to Gorilla City.[3]

Paul Gambi later created the "ultimate super-costume" which was first worn by serial killer Dell Merriwether until he was defeated by Flash and Green Lantern and got sentenced to the electric chair. What Paul didn't count on is that the Suit gained a mind of it's own and could not be destroyed.[4]

In the "DC Rebirth" reboot, Flash invades the business of Paul Gambi in order to get information on where the Rogues are. He was unable to get an answer out of Paul.[5]

Family

Paul Gambi had family members that also appeared in DC Comics.

  • Anthony Gambi - The nephew of Paul Gambi who became the supervillain Replicant.[6]

Customer list

The following have been known clients of Paul Gambi:

In other media

• Paul Gambi is alluded to in the pilot episode for The Flash TV series. When Barry Allen first discovers his speed, he accidentally runs into a van saying Gambi's Drycleaning hinting at his existence in the show's universe.

See also

References

  1. ^ The Flash #141. DC Comics.
  2. ^ The Flash #239. DC Comics.
  3. ^ Secret Origins #41
  4. ^ The Flash Vol. 2 #130
  5. ^ The Flash Vol. 5 #14. DC Comics.
  6. ^ Flash Secret Files #2. DC Comics
  7. ^ Black Lightning #1. DC Comics.
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