The Flash #226

Mar 1974 · DC · 0.20 USD

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“The Hot-Cold War in Central City!”

In "The Hot-Cold War in Central City!", The Flash faces a bizarre crisis when a sudden cosmic anomaly disrupts Green Lantern’s power ring—though the real source of the malfunction lies closer to home, in the heart of Central City itself. Written by Denny O'Neil and brought to life with dynamic art by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano, this 1974 issue blends sci-fi mystery with grounded intrigue. The cover by Nick Cardy captures the tension perfectly, a striking visual that hints at the chaos brewing beneath the surface.

writer Denny O'Neil · artist Neal Adams · artist, inker Dick Giordano · letterer Ben Oda · cover Nick Cardy

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Full credits

writer Denny O'Neil

artist Neal Adams

artist, inker Dick Giordano

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Nick Cardy

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Green Lantern struggles with a power ring that appears to be malfunctioning due to a spectacular cosmic phenomenon, but the real cause of the malfunction is much more Earth-bound.

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