World's Greatest Super-Heroes Holiday Special #1
In "’Twas the Riot Before Christmas," The Flash races through Central City on Christmas Eve, delivering toys to an orphanage, only to be pulled into chaos at Iron Heights Penitentiary. There, inmates are in full revolt—yet something strange is guiding their actions. With time running out and the situation spiraling, Barry finds an unexpected ally in the midst of the riot. Written by Scott Lobdell and illustrated by Brett Booth, with inks by Norm Rapmund, colors by Hi-Fi, and letters by Saida Temofonte, this festive special features a cover by Andy Kubert.
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On Christmas Eve, The Flash is delivering toys to children at a Central City orphanage, when he learns of a disturbance at Iron Heights. Arriving at the scene, he finds the inmates rioting, but they are seemingly being controlled by someone else. Barry gets some unexpected help in stopping the riot.
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