future where the Flash supposedly caused Armageddon to Earth. Despero arrived at Tech Con to draw out Flash and proved too much for him and the Atom. Before Atom tampers with Despero's belt, Flash is given a vision on what he might do. In a later encounter after Flash dared him to read his mind, Despero will give him seven days to prove him wrong or else he will do away with him. Following a trip to the future, Barry Allen reveals to Despero that Eobard Thawne was the true culprit responsible for Armageddon. When Despero decides to kill Thawne, he and Barry battle once again. Barry manages to defeat Despero by using his speed to neutralize the source of Despero's power, forcing him to flee. Film Despero appears in Superman/Batman: Public Enemies. He is among the supervillains that attack Superman and Batman. Video games Despero appeared in the Justice League Task Force video game for the SNES and Sega Genesis consoles. References External links Despero Chronology. DCU Guide. Archived March 11, 2016. Characters created by Gardner Fox Characters created by Mike Sekowsky Comics characters introduced in 1960 DC Comics aliens DC Comics characters who use magic DC Comics characters who are shapeshifters DC Comics characters with accelerated healing DC Comics characters with superhuman strength DC Comics demons DC Comics extraterrestrial supervillains DC Comics supervillains DC Comics telepaths DC Comics characters who have mental powers DC Comics telekinetics Fictional characters who can manipulate reality Fictional characters with energy-manipulation abilities Fictional characters with elemental transmutation abilities Fictional cult leaders Fictional dictators Fictional illusionists Fictional mass murderers Fiction about mind control