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The Trickster is a recurring villain in DC Comics, primarily associated with the Flash. The mantle has been held by two main individuals: Giovanni Giuseppe, the original Trickster, and Axel Walker, his successor.

Giovanni Giuseppe, an accomplished acrobat, began his criminal career using trick gadgets and elaborate pranks to terrorize Central City. He often battled the Flash (first Jay Garrick, then Barry Allen), becoming a persistent thorn in the hero's side.

Axel Walker inherited the Trickster persona and arsenal after Giovanni decided to reform. Unlike his predecessor, Walker was often depicted as more ruthless and dangerous, using lethal methods.

Both Tricksters share a penchant for theatrics and chaos, employing a range of joke-themed weaponry and gadgets. While often played for comedic effect, the Trickster remains a formidable opponent with a talent for disrupting order and outsmarting his enemies. Notably, Giovanni eventually embraced a more heroic role, even assisting the Flash on occasion.