Cover: Dave Johnson

National Comics #1

May 1999 · DC · 1.99 USD; 3.25 CAD

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“Fair Play”

In "Fair Play," The Flash and Mister Terrific race against time to save lives during the bombing of Dresden in World War II, facing a terrifying foe who can absorb explosions and unleash them with deadly precision. Written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Aaron Lopresti, this gripping tale blends historical weight with high-stakes superhero action, all rendered in striking colors by John Kalisz and Heroic Age. The cover by Dave Johnson captures the intensity of the moment with bold, dynamic lines.

writer Mark Waid · artist, inker Aaron Lopresti · colorist John Kalisz · colorist Heroic Age · letterer Ken Lopez · cover Dave Johnson

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Cast · 14 characters

Alan Scott Al Pratt Carter Hall Doctor Occult Hippolyta Jay Garrick Mister Terrific Stalker Ted Knight Terry Sloane Tex Thomson The Americommando The Flash Wonder Woman

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writer Mark Waid

artist, inker Aaron Lopresti

colorist John Kalisz

colorist Heroic Age

letterer Ken Lopez

cover pencils, inks Dave Johnson

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The Flash and Mister Terrific try to save innocent lives during the bombing of Dresden, Germany during World War II. Flash goes up against one of Stalker's disciples who can absorb any explosion and send it back against his foes.

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