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The Flash: The Silver Age #1

Aug 2016 · DC · 24.99 USD; 29.99 CAD
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This volume kicks off DC's Silver Age collections for the Scarlet Speedster, reprinting the earliest adventures of Barry Allen as the Flash from Showcase #4, #8, and #13-14, plus the first issues of his own series, The Flash #105-108. Written by Robert Kanigher and John Broome with art by Carmine Infantino, these stories introduce the modern Flash's origin, rogues like Captain Cold and the Mirror Master, and the sci-fi flair that defined the era. A cornerstone for fans of Silver Age DC or the Fastest Man Alive's classic beginnings.

In "Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt!", Barry Allen faces a double mystery: a series of unexplained blackouts affecting Fred Pearson, the star of Central City Theatre’s "The Great Gorilla," and the eerie sightings of a gorilla roaming the city. Meanwhile, the Flash must unravel the secret behind a super-sonic vehicle that leaves him behind as if he’s standing still. Written by John Broome and illustrated by Carmine Infantino with inks by Joe Giella, this 2016 DC story blends classic Flash intrigue with a touch of theatrical suspense. The cover by Michael Cho captures the issue’s enigmatic tone.

Contains 32 stories
Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt!
12 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Barry Allen] (introduction, scientist, origin)The Flash [Jay Garrick] (image only)Iris West (introduction)The Turtle Man [aka later as The Turtle] (villain, introduction)

When a lab accident with lightning and chemicals transforms Barry Allen into the Flash, he inherits not just super-speed but a legacy tied to the 1940s comic book hero. Now, with Iris West by his side and a new costume inspired by the past, he must confront a bizarre new threat: the Turtle Man, known as "The Slowest Man Alive."

The Man Who Broke the Time Barrier!
10 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Barry Allen]Mazdan (villain)

When the criminal Mazdan is sent forward in time to neutralize his threat, a malfunction strands him in the 20th century—where he’s swiftly apprehended by the Flash. Now trapped in the past, Mazdan’s dangerous mind and untested powers put him on a collision course with Barry Allen, testing the speedster’s resolve in a race against time.

The Secret of the Empty Box!
12 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris West

When a massive, mysterious box materializes in Central City under a thick fog, Flash [Barry Allen] and Iris West find themselves caught in a citywide distraction—while the real crime unfolds in plain sight. As the police focus on the box, a trio of clever thieves strike with precision, turning the city’s attention away from the chaos they’re creating.

The Coldest Man on Earth!
12 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Captain Cold [Leonard Snart] (first appearanceoriginvillain)

In "The Coldest Man on Earth!", Flash [Barry Allen] races against time to stop Captain Cold [Leonard Snart] from pulling off a daring heist using his chilling cold-gun to freeze targets and craft deceptive mirages. With the city on edge and illusions masking the real threat, Barry must cut through the frosty deception to bring the villain to justice.

Around the World in 80 Minutes!
13.67 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestLe Chat Noir (villain)El Claw (villain)Princess Tara
Master of the Elements!
12 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestMr. Element [Albert Desmond] (first appearanceoriginvillainlater called Dr. Alchemy)Argon (villain)Radon (villain)Krypton (villain)Xenon (villain)
Giants of the Time-World!
13 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris West
The Man Who Changed the Earth!
12 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestDr. Alchemy [Albert Desmond] (villainoriginformerly Mr. Element)Ben Sniper
Conqueror from 8 Million B.C.!
11.33 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen] (origin recap)Iris WestKatmos (villain)John Haines
The Master of Mirrors!
12.67 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestMirror Master [Sam Scudder]
Menace of the Super-Gorilla!
14.33 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestGorilla Grodd (first appearance, villain)

When a mysterious gorilla terrorizes Central City and Barry Allen’s friend Fred Pearson suffers unexplained blackouts, the Flash must unravel a double mystery—both a super-sonic vehicle that leaves him behind and the strange link between Fred and the beast. With Iris West by his side and a new villain emerging from the shadows, Barry races to uncover the truth before the city falls to chaos.

The Pied Piper of Peril!
9.67 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestThe Pied Piper [Hartley Rathaway] (first appearancevillain)

Barry Allen is finally on time for a dinner date with Iris West—until a new villain, the self-acclaimed Master of Sound known as the Pied Piper, throws Central City into chaos with a melody that’s anything but musical.

Return of the Super Gorilla!
14.33 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]SolovarGorilla Grodd (villain)
The Amazing Race Against Time!
9.67 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestKyri
The Speed of Doom!
9.67 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestKee Feleg
The Super Gorilla's Secret Identity!
13.33 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestGorilla Grodd
Return of the Mirror Master!
13 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestHank (photographer who works with Iris)Mirror Master [Sam Scudder] (villain)
Secret of the Sunken Satellite!
12 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Fred JensenSaremites (The Pale People)Maugites (villains)
Challenge of the Weather Wizard!
12.67 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestWeather Wizard [Mark Mardon] (first appearance, villain)
Meet Kid Flash!
11.67 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Barry Allen]Kid Flash [Wally West] (introduction, Iris' nephew, origin)Iris West

When young Wally West visits his Aunt Iris, he stumbles into a thrilling encounter with the Flash—Barry Allen—during a lab mishap that unexpectedly grants him super speed. Now embracing his new role as Kid Flash, he teams up with Barry to track down a group of escaped zoo animals causing chaos across Central City.

Invasion of the Cloud Creatures!
12.67 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestDr. Wiley SummersCloud Creatures (villains)
The Challenge of the Crimson Crows!
12 pp · Superhero
Kid Flash [Wally West]Flash [Barry Allen]The Crimson Crows (villains)
The Mystery of the Elongated Man!
13 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny] (first appearance, origin)Iris WestPolice ChiefPerry Veto (villain)Perry Veto Gang (villains)
Danger on Wheels!
12 pp · Superhero
Kid Flash [Wally West]Miss Linda GrantRalph ParkerThe Big Ace Company [Thug Doby2nd Thug] (villains)
Danger in the Air!
12 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestTrickster [James Jesse] (first appearance, origin, villain)
The Man Who Claimed the Earth!
13 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestDr. Wiley SummersZusBoryasPo-Siden (villain)
The Big Freeze!
13 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestCaptain Cold [Leonard Snart] (villain)
King of the Beatniks!
11.67 pp · Superhero
Kid Flash [Wally West]Principal Mr. MasonTeacher Miss Linda GrantStudent James KingBeatnik Gang [Cousin Paul KingBig Daddy] (villains)

When student James King vanishes after being falsely accused of cheating, Kid Flash tracks him to a hidden hangout where he’s been taken in by his cousin, a member of the rebellious Beatnik Gang. With Principal Mr. Mason and Teacher Miss Linda Grant on edge, Wally West must navigate the underground world of the gang’s underground beat scene to rescue his classmate before the chaos escalates.

The Day Flash Weighed 1,000 Pounds!
12.67 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestChieftain Gorilla SolovarCircus Owner Mr. PetrieGorilla Grodd [disguised as William Dawson] (villain)Chimp Robber Band [Jocko3 chimps not named] (villain)
The Elongated Man's Secret Weapon!
12 pp · Superhero
Elongated Man [Ralph Dibny]Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestAliens Creatures [Barik (villain)Kunar (villain)]
The Man Who Stole Central City!
13.67 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Iris WestWorld 86 Dimension 24 [Teacher EliderPgrieModrie [M. Odriex] (lab assistant, villain)]Lefty Dolan Gang (villains)

In "The Man Who Stole Central City!", Flash [Barry Allen] finds himself in a bizarre predicament when a group of interdimensional students—Teacher Elider, Pgrie, and lab assistant Modrie [M. Odriex]—are using Central City as a live classroom exercise. When the Lefty Dolan Gang disrupts the lesson, the students’ academic experiment takes a dangerous turn, and Iris West watches in disbelief as the city becomes the ultimate test case.

The Race to Thunder Hill!
11 pp · Superhero
Kid Flash [Wally West]Jimmy KingKitty ClarkProfessor Bob WestMr. GardnerMr. CooperBank Robbers [Mike (villain)Boomer (villain)]Thunder Hill PoliceDoctor

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Full credits

cover pencils, inks Michael Cho

Reprints

↩ Reprints Showcase #4 (1956), Showcase #8 (1957), Showcase #13 (1958), Showcase #14 (1958), The Flash #105 (1959), The Flash #106 (1959), The Flash #107 (1959), The Flash #108 (1959), The Flash #109 (1959), The Flash #110 (1959), The Flash #111 (1960), The Flash #112 (1960), The Flash #113 (1960), The Flash #114 (1960), The Flash #115 (1960), The Flash #116 (1960)

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