DC Comics Presents: Flash #1

Oct 2004 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.85 CAD

📊 ~30,159 copies sold its debut month

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In "The Fastest Man—Dead!", the Flash finds himself with just fifteen minutes to live after a shocking encounter with an alien police officer during a visit to Julie Schwartz. With time running out and no clear path to survival, a desperate idea from Julie might be his only hope. Written by Dennis O'Neil and brought to life by Doug Mahnke’s dynamic art, with Mark Farmer’s inks, David Baron’s colors, and Jared K. Fletcher’s lettering, this gripping tale is a standout moment in the Flash’s legacy. The cover, a striking portrait by Alex Ross, captures the urgency and gravity of the moment.

Contains 2 stories

The Fastest Man-- Dead!

11 pp · Superhero

The Flash [Barry Allen]Sal "The Boss" Maroni, a mobsterIris WestDeadshotan unnamed doctorMartian Manhunter (cameo)Captain Cold (cameo)Captain Boomerang (cameo)The Trickster (cameo)an unnamed newsstand vendor

Flash Back!

11 pp · Superhero

The Flash [Barry Allen]Julie Schwartzan unnamed alien police officeran unnamed comic book artist

In "Flash Back!" from DC Comics Presents: Flash #1 (2004), the Flash finds himself in a desperate race against time after being struck by an alien police officer and given just 15 minutes to live. With only a cryptic idea from Julie Schwartz offering a glimmer of hope, he must uncover the truth behind the attack before it’s too late.