The Flash #271

In "The Silent Slayer of Central City!", Barry Allen faces a growing rift with his wife as his focus remains fixed on a mysterious new threat: the Clown, a man consumed by grief and vengeance over a blackout that claimed his family a year prior. With experiments ongoing in his lab and an enigmatic bearded figure lingering nearby, Barry must balance his dual life as both scientist and Flash—before the city's next crisis strikes. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Rich Buckler, with inks by Jack Abel and colors by Gene D'Angelo, this 1979 issue features a cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano.