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Cover: Steve Lightle

The Flash: The Human Race #[nn]

Aug 2009 · DC · 14.99 USD; 16.99 CAD
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Collecting issues #13-18 of the 1987 Flash series, this volume presents the epic story arc 'The Human Race,' written by Mark Waid with art by Salvador Larroca. The tale finds the Flash forced into a desperate race against the cosmic speedster known as the Black Flash, with the fate of all humanity hanging in the balance. A defining run for Wally West, this collection showcases the character's growth and the high-stakes heroism that made this era a fan favorite.

In "The Human Race, Part One: Radio Days," young Garfield Logan recounts a strange day when the two Flashes—Barry Allen and Wally West—arrived in Keystone City, racing through a vanished skyline to confront the forces behind its disappearance. Written by Grant Morrison and illustrated by Mike Parobeck, with inks by Romeo Tanghal and colors by Tom Ziuko, this 2009 issue captures a moment of wonder and speed, all framed through the eyes of a curious student. The cover, by Steve Lightle, sets the tone with a dynamic, nostalgic flair.

Contains 7 stories
The Human Race, Part One: Radio Days
22 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West]Linda Park, Flash [Jay Garrick]JLA [Justice League of AmericaSuperman [Clark Kent]AquamanMartian ManhunterGreen Lantern [Kyle Rayner]ZaurielWonder Woman [Hippolyta]Steel [John Henry Irons]]G-ForceKrakkl (introduction)
The Human Race, Part Two: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
22 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West]Linda ParkFlash [Jay Garrick]Max MercuryJLA [Justice League of America]
The Human Race, Part 3: Home Run
22 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West]Linda ParkFlash [Jay Garrick]Max MercuryJLA [Justice League of America]
The Black Flash, Part 1: The Late Wally West
22 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West]Linda ParkFlash [Jay Garrick]Max MercuryImpulseJesse QuickIris West
The Black Flash, Part 2
22 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West]Linda ParkFlash [Jay Garrick]Max MercuryImpulseJesse QuickJLA [Justice League of America]
The Black Flash, Part 3: The End
22 pp · Superhero
Flash [Wally West]Linda ParkFlash [Jay Garrick]Jesse QuickMax MercuryImpulse
Flash of Two Worlds
16 pp · Superhero
Garfield LoganFlash [Jay Garrick]Flash [Barry Allen]Joan GarrickFiddlerThinkerThe Shade

In a quiet moment at school, young Garfield Logan recounts the day the two Flashes—Jay Garrick and Barry Allen—appeared together to confront the Fiddler, the Thinker, and the Shade, all while unraveling the mystery behind Keystone City’s sudden disappearance. With the help of Joan Garrick and a touch of impossible speed, the heroes brought the city back, leaving Garfield with a memory he’ll never forget.

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Full credits

colorist Tom Ziuko
cover pencils, inks Steve Lightle

Reprints

↩ Reprints Secret Origins #50 (1990), Flash #136 (1998), Flash #137 (1998), Flash #138 (1998), Flash #139 (1998), Flash #140 (1998), Flash #141 (1998)

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