The Flash #199

Aug 1970 · DC · 0.15 USD

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“Flash? -- Death Calling!”

In "Flash? — Death Calling!", the Flash is plunged into suspended animation by accident, leaving the world mourning a hero presumed dead. Dr. Hollister steps into the spotlight, taking on the Flash identity to honor the legacy—though not everyone believes the new hero is the real deal. Written by Robert Kanigher and brought to life by Gil Kane’s dynamic art and Vince Colletta’s inks, this 1970 classic features a cover by Gil Kane that captures the mystery and urgency of a hero’s absence.

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writer Robert Kanigher · artist Gil Kane · inker Vince Colletta · letterer John Costanza · cover Gil Kane

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Full credits

writer Robert Kanigher

artist Gil Kane

inker Vince Colletta

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils, inks Gil Kane

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Dr. Hollister accidentally puts Flash into suspended animation. The whole world thinks the Flash is dead and Dr. Hollister assumes the Flash identity to keep the memory of Flash alive until he can revive the original.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).