Despite the introduction of famed multiverse detective Sherloque Wells, it is Ralph who puts his skills to work in this episode.
Now, after a rocky introduction, Ralph is coming into his own. He was the character Barry had to convince time and time again was good enough to be a hero. Related: Flash Theory: Batman Beyond Easter Egg Reveals Nora Secret Will Ralph Finally Get to Be More Like The Elongated Man Of The Comics?įor much of The Flash season 4, Ralph Dibny served as a mix of comic relief and mentee. Is this part of his metahuman abilities or something more? If it is a metahuman power, why does it just seem to be manifesting itself right now? Much about Cicada still seems to remain a mystery - including, it seems, his powers. All these questions just make Cicada an even more compelling villain we want to know more about him, so we keep watching, looking for more clues. However, the more he exerted himself, the worse his pain seemed to get. He looked surprised to see the beam he touched crushed in his grasp. Cicada is in serious pain and it only seems to be getting worse.Īnother thing worth noting is Cicada's sudden super strength.
Whatever is plaguing him, it's not only harming his lungs anymore. At the end of the episode, Cicada is revealed to have a pretty nasty looking wound on his chest that appears to be glowing with metahuman energy. It looks like the dagger wasn't the only thing affected by the Enlightenment. What's the Deal With Cicada's Injury (and New Powers)?