The Flash: The Silver Age #2
In "Here Comes Captain Boomerang!", a devious twist sees Gorilla Grodd, masquerading as William Dawson, escape custody and return to Gorilla City, where he undergoes a transformation with neo-magnetic radiation that compels all who see him to fall in love. Now wielding this strange power, he sets his sights on Central City, aiming to run for governor with an unexpected campaign of charm. Written by John Broome and brought to life by Carmine Infantino with inks by Joe Giella, this Silver Age-inspired tale delivers a classic Flash adventure with a uniquely bizarre villain. The cover by Michael Cho captures the issue’s bold, retro flair.
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Gorilla Grodd, disguised as William Dawson, is released from prison. He travels back to a Gorilla City, transforms back into his gorilla self and irradiates himself with neo-magnetic radiation which makes anyone that sees him love him. After seeing how well it works on his fellow gorillas he travels to Central City and tries to get himself elected governor. Flash defeats him by making use of solar flare radiation.
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