The Flash: The Silver Age #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 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.
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Fred Pearson, star of the Central City Theatre's "The Great Gorilla" and friend of Barry Allen's, has been having blackouts, at the same time that a mysterious gorilla has been seen roaming Central City. As Flash wonders whether there is a connection, he also has to solve the mystery of the super-sonic vehicle that passes him like he's standing still.
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