Cover: Butch Guice & Larry Mahlstedt

Flash #1

Jun 1987 · DC · 0.75 USD; 1.00 CAD; 0.40 GBP

📊 ~129,260 copies sold its debut month

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“Happy Birthday Wally”

"Happy Birthday Wally" kicks off a pivotal moment in Wally's journey as he steps into his role as the Flash following a birthday celebration with the Teen Titans. With newfound independence, he faces a sudden twist of luck and an unexpected threat from Vandal Savage. Written by Mike Baron and illustrated by Jackson Guice, with inks by Larry Mahlstedt, colors by Carl Gafford, and letters by Steve Haynie, the issue captures the energy and uncertainty of a hero finding his footing. The cover by Butch Guice and Larry Mahlstedt perfectly frames the moment’s mix of celebration and tension.

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writer Mike Baron · artist Jackson Guice · inker Larry Mahlstedt · colorist Carl Gafford · letterer Steve Haynie · cover Butch Guice, Larry Mahlstedt

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Cast · 10 characters

Dick Grayson Donna Troy Frances Kane Garfield Logan Joseph Wilson Nightwing Starfire Vandal Savage Victor Stone Wally West

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writer Mike Baron

artist Jackson Guice

inker Larry Mahlstedt

colorist Carl Gafford

letterer Steve Haynie

cover pencils Butch Guice

cover inks Larry Mahlstedt

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Wally starts dealing with being on his own and being the Flash, after a 20th birthday party with the Teen Titans. Along the way, he wins the lottery and then is confronted by Vandal Savage.

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