Flash Comics #52

In "The Machine That Thinks Like a Man!", Jay Garrick reunites with Evart Keenan, the scientist from the planet Karma, who gifts him a revolutionary mechanical brain—intended to enhance his mind, but with a secret that could unravel the Flash’s greatest advantage. Written by Gardner F. Fox and illustrated by E. E. Hibbard, this 1944 adventure blends sci-fi wonder with looming danger, as the device’s capabilities catch the attention of those who seek to end the Flash’s reign. The cover by Martin Naydel captures the story’s electric tension in bold, dynamic lines.