The comic book versions seen in the 2013 Forever Evil storyline were redesigned to follow the pattern set by their Arrow appearance. They debuted in the first season of Arrow in 2012, and also appeared in the first and eighth season of The Flash in 20. The Royal Flush Gang also made appearances in the live-action Arrowverse TV shows airing on the CW, renamed the Reston crime family. The gang has also appeared in many animated television adaptations, including The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians in 1985, Batman Beyond in 19, Justice League in 20, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold in 20. The group has been described as 'some of the most original villains of their time'. The group returned to battle the Justice League of America many times, and also appeared in other comics, including Wonder Woman, Formerly Known as the Justice League and Superman. Joker occasionally affiliates himself with the gang, but is not a consistent member. Their code names are based on the cards needed to form a royal flush in poker: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and Ten. The group, which debuted in Justice League of America #43 (March 1966), use a playing card theme. The Royal Flush Gang is a group of supervillains appearing in DC Comics. Justice League of America #43 (March 1966)

The Royal Flush Gang as depicted on the cover of Justice League of America (vol.

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