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Flash#42
Cover: Nick Cardy

Flash #42

May 1979 · Arédit-Artima · 4 FRF
📊 ~36,347 copies sold its debut month
🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English
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In "Plus rapide que Flash ?", Star Patrol officer Mike Dillon, haunted by his string of silver medals, discovers an unexpected edge when the unique chemistry of his trophies grants him a burst of speed during a critical mission. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Carmine Infantino, this 1979 Flash issue sees Dillon confront an interdimensional threat in a moment that redefines what it means to be a hero. The cover by Nick Cardy captures the tension of the moment, a 4 FRF comic that remains a standout in the series.

Contains 5 stories
Plus rapide que Flash ?
17 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Don BlakeFrank HobbsJohn QuintDr. Light [Arthur Light]

In "Plus rapide que Flash ?", Flash faces a cunning trap set by Dr. Light, who masquerades as three legendary speed record holders to lure him into a deadly ambush. With quick thinking and his trademark speed, Flash must unravel the deception before the villain’s weapon can strike the Justice League.

Les promesses d'un autre
15.5 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris AllenCharlie ConwellMaxelBork (Hitman)Barbie
Le brillant second homme de l'espace !
7.67 pp · Science Fiction
Voyage dans l'avenir
25.67 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris AllenGreen Lantern [Hal Jordan]Reverse-Flash [aka Professor Zoom, Eobard Thawne]Green Lantern (from Earth circa 2473)

In "Voyage dans l'avenir," Flash and Green Lantern race to the future to confront a mysterious alien horse threatening Earth in the present, joining forces with the enigmatic Professor Zoom in a desperate bid to prevent disaster. The story unfolds with a blend of sci-fi wonder and superhero teamwork, grounded in the urgent mystery of a creature out of time.

Jeu dangereux
43 pp · Superhero
Justice Society of America [Superman (Earth-2, cameo)Hourman [Rex Tyler] (cameo)Dr. Mid-Nite (cameo)Star-Spangled KidBatman [Bruce Wayne](Earth-2, cameo as Gotham Police Commissioner)Power GirlHawkman [Carter Hall]Starman [Ted Knight] (cameo)Flash [Jay Garrick]Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Robin (Earth-2, cameo)Wildcat [Ted Grant]Wonder Woman (Earth-2, cameo)Dr. Fate [Kent NelsonNabu]The Spectre [Jim Corrigan] (cameo as Gotham Police Inspector)]Strike Force (villains)Inza Nelson (cameo)Huntress [Helena Wayne]

In "Jeu dangereux," the uneasy peace of a temporary JSA reunion fractures when Huntress finds herself alone with Wildcat—only to have their moment shattered by a frantic distress call from Star Spangled Kid. With no other heroes available, the pair must answer the call and face Strike Force, their growing tension and secrets hanging in the balance.

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Full credits

artist, inker Carmine Infantino
cover pencils, inks Nick Cardy

Reprints

↩ Reprints Strange Adventures #136 (1962), The Flash #218 (1972), The Flash #223 (1973), The Flash #224 (1973), The Flash #225 (1974), All-Star Comics #70 (1978), All-Star Comics #71 (1978)

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