Flash Comics #20

In "The Adventure of the Auctioned Utility Company," Flash—still early in his career—finds himself caught in a whirlwind of corporate intrigue after Joan Williams accidentally bids on a defunct utility company at an auction. With Jay by her side and a clever mind to match, the Flash must outthink the company’s disgruntled former owner’s father before the business is lost for good. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by E. E. Hibbard, this 1941 tale blends early superhero charm with a surprisingly grounded mystery, all wrapped in a cover by Hibbard that captures the story’s quirky, earnest tone.