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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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