The Flash: The Silver Age #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Plight of the Puppet Flash!", The Flash and The Elongated Man find themselves caught in a deadly game orchestrated by the Pied Piper, whose hypnotic music compels them to commit crimes they can’t remember. Written by Gardner Fox and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by Carmine Infantino and inks by Joe Giella, this 2018 DC tale showcases a clever twist on classic Flash villainy. The cover, a striking portrait by Evan "Doc" Shaner, captures the eerie tension of a hero trapped by sound.
In "The Plight of the Puppet Flash!", the Flash finds himself trapped in a bizarre scheme when Abra Kadabra, newly freed from prison, unleashes a twisted campaign to undermine him. Using his advanced technology, Kadabra manipulates Barry Allen into a puppet-like state, turning the hero’s own reputation against him in a public spectacle that leaves Iris West and a young man named Jackson stunned.
When Mirror Master escapes prison with a new agenda, he’s not after freedom—he’s after the top spot on the prison newspaper’s "Most Successful Criminal Poll," setting the Flash and Iris West on a trail of mirrored mischief and high-stakes capers.
In "Vengeance of the Immortal Villain!", the ancient and relentless Vandal Savage unleashes a long-brewing scheme against the retired Justice Society of America, targeting Earth-2's founding heroes. With Barry Allen racing to Earth-2 to aid Jay Garrick, the team must confront the immortal threat before history repeats itself—forcing a reluctant reunion among legends who once fought side by side.
When the Pied Piper manipulates both The Flash and Elongated Man into committing crimes they can’t remember, the two heroes find themselves on opposite sides of the law—until a chance encounter reveals a sinister pattern. With Iris West and Sue Dibny caught in the crossfire and Tower City’s police scrambling, Barry Allen and Ralph Dibny must piece together the truth before the Piper’s music drowns out justice entirely.
When two crooks try to use the mysterious Dexter Myles as a distraction for a jailbreak, Kid Flash uncovers their plan and stops them in their tracks. The unexpected heroism earns Dexter a surprising honor: a role in the Blue Valley Summer Festival Playhouse production.
In "The Heat Is On... For Captain Cold," Captain Cold and a newly arrived villain, Heat Wave, join forces for a daring scheme targeting the Flash, driven by a surprising motive: winning the approval of Dream Girl, a local TV celebrity. With Iris West caught in the crossfire and Barry Allen racing to stop them, the heat is truly on — not just from Heat Wave’s flames, but from the stakes of a rivalry that’s as personal as it is criminal.
In "Puzzle of the Phantom Plunderers," the Flash races to stop a mysterious gang of interdimensional thieves who vanish after robbing government bases. When he tracks them to their home world of Kilor, he discovers their weapons are powered by his own speed—turning his greatest strength into their greatest advantage.
When three duplicate Green Lanterns suddenly appear—each claiming to be Hal Jordan—Barry Allen and the real Hal Jordan find themselves caught in a mystery as baffling as it is dangerous. With the help of Iris West and Carol Ferris, they must unravel the clever trap set by the brilliant but sinister T. O. Morrow, who's pitting his artificial heroes against the real ones in a battle of brains and wills.
In "Menace of the Man Missile," a freak atomic accident transforms escaped convict Luke Elrod into a shape-shifting threat, forcing the Flash to confront a foe whose powers shift as unpredictably as his form. With the speedster’s wits tested and his usual edge challenged, Barry Allen must outthink a villain who’s as elusive as he is dangerous.
In "Lesson for a Star Athlete," Kid Flash steps in when a young star athlete’s focus on sports leaves little room for school—until a sudden encounter with a gang of crooks forces the two boys to rely on quick thinking and teamwork to escape. With Wally West using his speed and smarts to help his new ally, the real lesson comes not from the classroom, but from the heat of the moment.
When a mysterious girl from the super-fast dimension of Alkomar crash-lands on Earth, Barry Allen and Iris West find themselves drawn into a high-speed mystery—especially when Doralla Kon’s incredible speed comes with a dangerous side effect: her very presence triggers explosive radiation.
In "The Mirror Master's Master Stroke," Barry Allen reluctantly enrolls in a self-improvement course at Iris's urging, unaware that his archenemy Sam Scudder is posing as a fellow student—using the class's techniques to outwit the Flash from within. As Barry learns to master his own potential, he begins to suspect that something's off about the other attendees, especially one who seems to anticipate his every move.
In "Fatal Fingers of the Flash," Barry Allen’s routine takes a terrifying turn when Iris shares her latest article idea—about the end of the world. Inspired, Barry reaches out to the Flash, who journeys into the far future to capture proof of the apocalypse. But when the Flash returns, every touch he makes leaves behind a trail of rapid decay, turning everything he touches to dust.
In "Our Enemy, The Flash," Barry Allen confronts a reformed Al Desmond, now seemingly back to his old ways—until he realizes the man’s actions are being manipulated. With Iris West by his side and the mystery leading to the sinister Reverse-Flash, Barry must unravel the truth behind the mind-controlled crime spree before the speedster’s past comes back to haunt them all.
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