Cover: Carmine Infantino & Dick Giordano

The Flash #297

May 1981 · DC · 0.50 USD

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In "Capt. Cold's Cold, Cold Flame!", Barry Allen faces a rare emotional challenge as his parents are injured in a car accident during a visit, forcing him to balance family crisis with his duties as the Flash. Meanwhile, Captain Cold takes an unexpected turn toward redemption, and Len Snart struggles with the complexities of his new relationship—just as the speedster’s world starts to unravel. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Carmine Infantino, with Bob Smith’s inks, Gene D'Angelo’s colors, and Todd Klein’s lettering, this 1981 issue delivers a poignant, character-driven story. The cover by Carmine Infantino and Dick Giordano captures the tension perfectly.

Contains 2 stories

Capt. Cold's Cold, Cold Flame!

17 pp · Superhero

Flash [Barry Allen]Henry AllenNora AllenJack MorganJulieDr. BurgessNurse RachettPatrolman AtkinsCaptain Cold [Leonard Snart]Myrna Troy (kleptomaniac model and Snart's girlfriend, introduction)Payte (motorcycle thief, introduction)Hector (motorcycle thief, introduction)Top (as a spirit possessing Henry Allen)

When Barry Allen’s parents are injured in a car accident during a visit, the Flash must balance his duty to protect Central City with the emotional toll of seeing his family hurt. Meanwhile, Captain Cold—Leonard Snart—faces unexpected challenges as he tries to go straight, navigating a new relationship with Myrna Troy while dealing with a trio of motorcycle thieves and a haunting presence tied to his past.

Multiplex X Means Multiple Choice... Death!

8 pp · Superhero

Firestorm [Ronnie RaymondMartin Stein]Doreen DayCliff CarmichaelCoach BlakeMultiplex [Danton Black]

When Multiplex attacks Professor Stein’s lab, the sudden assault leaves Ronnie Raymond unconscious—forcing Martin Stein to take full control of Firestorm. With Doreen Day and Cliff Carmichael caught in the crossfire, and Coach Blake’s presence adding tension, the stakes rise as the team faces a villain who thrives on chaos and deadly choices. In "Multiplex X Means Multiple Choice... Death!", every decision could be the last.