Cover: Steve Lightle

Flash Annual #3

Jun 1989 · DC · 1.75 USD; 2.25 CAD; 0.70 GBP

📊 ~32,447 copies sold its debut month

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In "Flashing on the Past," Wally West grapples with a mysterious Justice League transport tube, leading him on a personal journey through memories and connections that shape who he is. As he visits key figures from his past, the mystery unfolds with quiet emotional weight, culminating in a heartfelt decision by his mother to use the tube for a trip to the JLE Paris embassy. Written by William Messner-Loebs and illustrated by John Koch, with inks by Tim Dzon, colors by Carl Gafford, and letters by Tim Harkins, the issue's evocative cover by Steve Lightle captures the bittersweet tone of reflection and forward motion.

Contains 2 stories

Flashing on the Past

30 pp · Superhero

Jack of Bombs [Jonathan Posner] (photo and headstone, also named Jack the Bomber)Jack the Bomber [Biff Diker]Jack the Bomber [Boff Diker]Jack the Bomber [Denny Diker]Jack the Bomber [unidentified]Lt. Keyes

In "Flashing on the Past," Wally West grapples with a mysterious transport tube delivered by the Justice League, leading him on a heartfelt journey through memories and connections. As he visits people from his past, he uncovers clues tied to the device’s purpose—until his mother takes matters into her own hands, deciding to use it for a trip to the JLE Paris embassy.

A Chunk at the JLI!

15 pp · Superhero

In "A Chunk at the JLI!" from Flash Annual #3 (1989), the Flash brings his longtime friend Chunk along for a visit to the Justice League International, where Guy Gardner’s trying to conduct a serious interview—until the duo’s arrival turns the moment into a chaotic, splashy spectacle. The story unfolds with the kind of lighthearted superhero shenanigans that only a teleporter-powered prank and a very surprised Guy Gardner can deliver.