The Flash #266
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Heat Wave Plays It Cool!", the Flash faces a surprisingly chill challenge as a new foe uses temperature manipulation in ways that defy expectations. Written by a team known for their dynamic pacing and detailed storytelling, this 1978 issue marks a standout moment in the series with its clever take on a classic superhero dilemma. The cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano captures the tension perfectly, while Curt Swan’s art and Vince Colletta’s inks bring the speed and suspense to life.
In "Heat Wave Plays It Cool!", the Flash faces off against a cunning foe who traps him in a freezing sarcophagus, leaving the hero stranded and exposed. With the help of two henchmen, Sims and Moxie, and the mysterious Doc Synett, the villain’s plan unfolds in a battle of wits and willpower—where heat meets cold in a high-stakes game of survival.
When Blitz-Kid saves a boy from a lightning strike, the super-speed power mysteriously transfers to him—leaving Wally West scrambling to regain his own speed. With help from Mary West, Rudolph West, Liza Brodner, and Howie, Wally must uncover the truth behind the sudden shift before he’s left behind.
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Reprinted in Roter Blitz #36 (1979), Roter Blitz #37 (1979), The Flash Album #18 (1981), Super Héros #13 (1982), Supermán #1378 (1982), Les Jeunes Titans #4 (1983)
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