Flint Gordon, Jr.
| Flint Gordon | |
|---|---|
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| Portrayed by | Blake Shields |
| First appearance | The Second Coming |
| In-story stats | |
| Known ability | Pyrokinesis |
| Aliases | Junior, Blue Monday |
| Gender | |
| Age | 33 |
| Place of birth | Kingsland, AR |
| Occupations | Agent of Pinehearst Company, former criminal |
| Parent | Flint Gordon |
| Sibling | Meredith Gordon (older sister) |
| Other relatives | Claire Bennet (niece) |
Flint Gordon is a criminal who ends up in Level 5, and was subsequently among the escapees. Flint was recaptured, but freed and recruited into Pinehearst Company. He is an evolved human with the ability to create and manipulate blue flames.
Character History
The Second Coming
In Noah Bennet's house, Sylar, while stalking & hunting Claire throughout the house, finds a collection of evolved human files in one of Noah's boxes, one of which is on Flint. Sylar remarks the files are a "shopping list" of new abilities, and intends to take Flint's ability, as well as the other prisoners.
While in his cell, Flint repeatedly attempts to escape by using flames from his hands against the glass. These attempts failed, and left the inside of his room effectively burnt in some areas.
The Butterfly Effect
When Elle Bishop approaches Noah Bennet's cell to release him, Flint notices Elle walking by and attempts to chat her up, but Elle shirks off his irreverent comments.
Within minutes, Sylar arrives, and battles Noah and Elle. Elle ends the battle by unleashing a massive discharge that blows out Level 5's grid, releasing a dozen prisoners. As Elle lies injured and drifting in and out of consciousness on the ground, Flint is seen being pulled away by Knox, with Flint protesting he "wanted some fun" with Elle.
Much later, Flint and his fellow escapees arrive at a gas station and, while stealing a car and using it to escape, they effectively massacre all the other tenants there. Flint takes great pleasure burning a man to the bone, before getting in the vehicle and leaving.
One of Us, One of Them
Flint accompanies Knox, the German, and Peter (in Jesse's body) in the robbery of the First Federal Bank of New York. Flint uses pyrokinesis to frighten the people in the bank and power up Knox's enhanced strength. He stops a female teller from pressing an alarm and threatens to rape her. He is stopped by Peter.
Flint is later shot and captured by Noah Bennet.
Dying of the Light
Flint is stood outside of Sylar's cell whilst Daphne attempts (unsuccessfully) to recruit Sylar. She takes Flint with her on her way out, Flint commenting, "About time." Later, he is seen standing with Arthur, Knox, Daphne, and Maury when Peter arrives at the Pinehearst building. Flint instantly ignites his flames in defense.
Eris Quod Sum
Flint is sent to look for Peter, but to no avail. Arthur comes to the conclusion that Peter must have already escaped Pinehearst. Flint asks Arthur if he wants Peter crispy or well done, and Arthur calmly responds that he wants Peter alive.
Villains
In Hiro's dream, it is revealed that Flint and Meredith are siblings and partners in crime. While robbing a convenience store, Flint plays around by making popcorn with his ability, getting angered when a civilian who didn't obey him and his sister turns out to be Thompson, who incapacitates Flint using a flame retardant foam. Meredith helps Flint escape by throwing a fireball at Thompson, but is herself taken in when Thompson pulls his taser. Flint flees the store, while Meredith is taken into custody by the Company. Flint is then seen in a Company holding cell, claiming he was tackled by an "invisible man". He enthusiastically tells his sister that the Company plans on making him an agent. Later, Meredith breaks him out, saying he was being played by the Company. They get into a train, wanting to reach Mexico, but meet Thompson. Thompson tases Meredith unconscious. Flint believes her dead and Thompson sarcastically agrees with him. Flint leaps out of the train and escapes, unaware that Meredith has woken up and distracted Thompson.
Graphic Novel:Playing with Fire
A young Flint is burning ants with a magnifying glass when Meredith comes and tells him to do his chores or Daddy will be mad. Daddy is mad and is about to beat Flint with his belt when Meredith becomes enraged and uses her ability for the first time, burning down the house and killing their father. Years later, after both children have passed through various foster homes, and Meredith manages to find Flint again. He displays his ability to create flames, and says he has been practicing really hard to be like Meredith and can make them "real hot" now. They celebrate their reunion, and Flint encourages Meredith to seek out a sailor.
It's Coming
Flint accompanies Knox on an assignment to capture Claire. Claire and Peter escape into the sewers and Claire tries to distract them. They capture her but Peter returns and taunts Flint into unleashing a fireball and igniting a gas leak that Peter had set up in advance. Later, Flint returns to Pinehearst to watch Arthur sketch the eclipse.
Evolved Human Abilities
Flint has the ability to create and control fire. Unlike Meredith and Maarten, Flint's fire is blue which suggests that the temperature of his flame is exceedingly hot. Using his ability, he has scorched the thick glass in his cell in Level 5 as well as burned a man to death.
According to his assignment tracker profile, Flint's control index is 80%. His data analysis shows his biological level at 30, cerebral at 15, elemental at 90, and temporal/spatial at 25. It should also be noted that the diagram included in the profile shows Flint's left hand with a positive symbol (+) and a much larger flame, while his right hand has a negative symbol (-) and a smaller flame.
Memorable Quotes
"Hey you come to see me baby, or what!"
"Screw you!"
- - Flint, Elle (The Butterfly Effect)
"You want him crispy or well done?"
- - Flint (Eris Quod Sum)
Notes
- According to his assignment tracker profile, Flint is 5'10" and weighs 175 pounds.
- Flint is called "Junior" by his father (Playing with Fire). However, it is unclear if the two actually have the same name.
See Also
- For other uses of Gordon, see Gordon (disambig).