The Flash Archives #6
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis sixth volume of DC's Archive Editions series collects classic Silver Age stories featuring the Scarlet Speedster, Barry Allen, originally published in The Flash #163-172 and The Flash Annual #4 from 1966-1967. Highlights include the introduction of the villainous Top, a team-up with the Elongated Man, and the return of the original Golden Age Flash, Jay Garrick, for a crossover adventure. These hardcover collections preserve the original coloring and lettering, offering a definitive look at the early adventures of the Fastest Man Alive during the mid-1960s.
In "Perilous Pursuit of the Trickster," Flash faces a new threat when Doralla Kon, a speedster from the distant planet Alkomar, arrives on Earth—bringing with her not just super-speed, but a dangerous radiation that triggers explosive reactions. Written by Gardner Fox and brought to life with dynamic art by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella, and colors by David Tanguay, this 2012 issue blends high-octane action with cosmic intrigue. The cover, penciled by Infantino and inked by Murphy Anderson, captures the intensity of the moment.
In "Puzzle of the Phantom Plunderers," the Flash is drawn into a high-stakes chase across dimensions when a rogue gang of interdimensional thieves begins raiding Earth's most secure facilities—vanishing without a trace. Traveling to their home world of Kilor, Barry Allen finds himself facing a new kind of threat: a criminal mastermind named Ak-Zaka who has weaponized the very speed that makes the Flash unstoppable.
In "Trail of the False Green Lanterns," Barry Allen and Hal Jordan are thrown into a mind-bending mystery when three identical Green Lanterns appear, each claiming to be the real Hal Jordan. As the duplicates vanish and reemerge with eerie precision, the duo must unravel the clever trap set by the brilliant but sinister T. O. Morrow, who's pitting them against his own engineered illusions in a battle of intellect and will.
When an atomic accident transforms escaped convict Luke Elrod into a shape-shifting menace, the Flash must confront a foe who can mimic anything—and anyone—just long enough to stay one step ahead. As Elrod’s powers push the speedster to his limits, Barry Allen faces not just a physical threat, but a test of instinct and resolve in a battle where identity itself is fluid.
When Wally tries to inspire a star athlete to balance school and sports, their conversation takes a sudden turn when both boys are captured by a gang of crooks. Forced to rely on quick thinking and teamwork, they must find a way out before it’s too late.
When Doralla Kon arrives from the super-fast dimension of Alkomar, her arrival sends shockwaves through Central City—literally. With powers that match the Flash’s speed but a dangerous side effect that turns her touch into explosive energy, Barry Allen must navigate the chaos as Iris West watches closely, wondering if this visitor is a threat or a chance for something new.
Barry Allen, pressured by Iris to improve his life, enrolls in a self-improvement course—unaware that Mirror Master Sam Scudder is there too, using the same techniques to outwit him from within. As Barry learns to harness his strengths, he begins to suspect that the course’s lessons are being twisted into a dangerous game.
In "Fatal Fingers of the Flash," Barry Allen’s attempt to capture proof of the end of the world through a future journey with the Flash takes a terrifying turn when the hero returns to find his touch causes rapid aging and disintegration. As Iris watches in disbelief, Barry must confront the consequences of his mission before time itself unravels around him.
In "Our Enemy, the Flash," Barry Allen faces a twisted reunion when the reformed Mr. Element, Al Desmond, returns to crime under mysterious influence. With Iris West by his side and the past haunting their present, Flash must unravel the truth behind Desmond’s actions and confront the sinister hand pulling the strings—Reverse-Flash, aka Professor Zoom.
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