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2021

DC

Rick Flag is a prominent character in DC Comics, primarily associated with the Suicide Squad. He is generally depicted as a highly skilled and dedicated soldier, often a Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel in the US military.

Several iterations of Rick Flag exist in DC lore. The original Rick Flag led the first Suicide Squadron during World War II. However, the most widely known version is Rick Flag Jr., the son of the original. He is often strong-willed and deeply moral, placing him at odds with the often villainous members of the Suicide Squad.

Flag is usually tasked with leading and controlling Task Force X, a covert operation team made up of incarcerated supervillains. He is responsible for keeping them in line, ensuring they complete their dangerous missions, and preventing them from escaping.

His relationship with Amanda Waller, the ruthless director of the Suicide Squad, is complex. He respects her authority but often clashes with her morally questionable tactics. Ultimately, Rick Flag serves as the conscience of the Suicide Squad, struggling to maintain his own integrity in the face of its often brutal realities.