Cover: Sheldon Moldoff

Flash Comics #19

Jul 1941 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Fall Guy," Flash Comics #19 (1941), Jay Garrick faces an unexpected twist after a fender-bender with a man who claims to be injured—only to learn the man’s entire livelihood depends on staged accidents. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Hal Sharp, this early Flash tale spins a clever mystery where the speedster uses wit over force to outsmart a scam artist. The cover by Sheldon Moldoff captures the moment’s tension with sharp, dynamic lines.

Contains 7 stories

The Fall Guy

13 pp · Superhero

The Flash [Jay Garrick]Joan WilliamsBillA. Hubbard (villain, introduction)Gypper Zilich (villain, introduction)Bridges (villain, introduction)Jones (villain, introduction)Henry (villain, introduction)Sally (villain, introduction)

When Jay Garrick accidentally hits a man with his car, he’s stunned to learn the man’s a professional fake—paid to stage accidents for insurance. Determined to outwit the con artist, the Flash sets a clever trap, using his speed and smarts to turn the tables in a game of wits.

Vacuum Cleaner Salesman

7 pp · Humor, Superhero

Johnny ThunderThunderbolt

The Adventure of the Radio Spies

6 pp · Adventure

Les Sparks

The Adventure of the Scarlet Mermaid!

6 pp · Detective-Mystery

The King [King Standish]the Scarlet Mermaid (villain)an un-named cat(fish) burglar (villain)

Sam Chavers

6 pp · Western-Frontier

The Whip [Rod Gaynor]Sam Chavers