Flash Comics #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Case of the Murderous Art Collector," the Flash races to stop The Vandal, a dangerously obsessive art collector whose ruthless pursuit of rare masterpieces drives him to murder. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by E. E. Hibbard, this 1940 issue blends pulp intrigue with early superhero action, showcasing the Flash’s speed and sharp instincts. The cover by Jon Blummer captures the tension of a crime that’s as much about obsession as it is about crime.
In "Case of the Murderous Art Collector," the Flash races to stop The Vandal, a ruthless collector whose obsession with acquiring priceless art drives him to extreme measures—especially when the artists themselves become his next targets. With the fate of creative minds hanging in the balance, the speedster must outwit a foe whose greed knows no bounds.
In "The Kidnapping of Ione Craig," Hawk tracks a female secret agent into the hidden city of Alamut, where an ancient league of assassins plots to eliminate the world’s leaders. The story unfolds with tense intrigue as Hawk navigates a web of espionage and danger in a place long buried from history.
In "G-Man Johnny," young Johnny takes up his father's mantle as a G-Man, diving into a baffling case where a gang has stolen not just a safety deposit vault—but his dad right along with it. With a mix of humor and heroics, the story follows Johnny as he steps into the spotlight, armed with nothing but determination and a knack for getting into trouble.
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Reprinted in The Great Comic Book Heroes #[nn] (1965), Golden Age Flash Archives #1 (1999), Golden Age Hawkman Archives #1 (2006), The JSA All Stars Archives #1 (2007)
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