I never created DC canon.
Reverend Howell glanced from one item on the shelf to another object in the Metropolis store.
A sheet of paper was removed from the side of his coat before he skimmed it. The items were focused on again and purchased many seconds later.
Reverend Howell went outside and paused as soon as he was able to view Ice battling Gentleman Ghost a handful of feet from him.
He recognized them from watching the news occasionally. His eyes were on Gentleman Ghost while he vanished due to beams from Ice's hands.
Tentacles from Reverend Howell's mouth knocked the solid ghost unconscious.
THE END