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The Flash (1959-1985)
Series · 71
books · 1959-2021

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#1

The Flash (1959-1985) #105

1959

The adventures of Barry Allen, the Silver Age Flash, begin with the retelling of his origin from SHOWCASE #4 and the first appearance of a key member of the Flash's Rogues Gallery, Mirror Master! Continuing the numbering from FLASH COMICS #104.
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#7

The Flash (1959-1985) #111

1960

In Kid Flash's first solo adventure, he must stop a gang of kids before they get into trouble. Plus, in the second tale, Dr. Wiley Summers discovers Cloud Creatures who want to take over the Earth.
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#8

The Flash (1959-1985) #112

1960

Featuring the first appearance of the Elongated Man! Elongated Man comes to Central City and Flash suspects him of committing a string of robberies.
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#10

The Flash (1959-1985) #114

1960

Captain Cold breaks out of jail and proposes to Iris West—after turning everyone in the city into frozen statues!
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#12

The Flash (1959-1985) #116

1960

Aliens from another dimension monitor Central City as a teaching aide in an advanced classroom, but when the students see Flash in trouble they come to his rescue.
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#13

The Flash (1959-1985) #117

1960

Here Comes Captain Boomerang' features the first appearance of the villainous Captain Boomerang, who would be a thorn in the side of the Flashes for years to come.
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#16

The Flash (1959-1985) #120

1961

Barry and Iris go with Dr. Manners on a scientific expedition to South America where they encounter a prehistoric tribe—and a giant problem!
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#19

The Flash (1959-1985) #123

1961

The first Silver Age appearance of Golden Age Flash and the first mention of an Earth-2 where Golden Age heroes live! Barry Allen appears at the Community Center in Central City to perform for kids, and during one of his amazing tricks is mysteriously transported to Keystone City, a place that he recalls that the original Flash once lived. Prepare for the meeting of the Flash of two worlds!
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#21

The Flash (1959-1985) #125

1961

This issue features the first appearance and use of the Cosmic Treadmill—which allows the Flash to precisely travel through time—in the story 'The Conquerors of Time,' where the Flash fights for the future as Kid Flash battles in the past.
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#23

The Flash (1959-1985) #127

1962

Grodd falls in love with Boka, a female gorilla, but Boka is set to marry Solovar! And when it comes to love, Grodd will do anything to win!
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#26

The Flash (1959-1985) #130

1962

Several Flash villains have been spotted around town—but Flash discovers that they are still in jail!
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#28

The Flash (1959-1985) #132

1962

A new tele-vis program on the world of Gobdor features natural disasters on Earth, but when there aren't enough disasters, producer Dro Dorno produces some of his own.
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#29

The Flash (1959-1985) #133

1962

Abra Kadabra turns Flash into a puppet!
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#30

The Flash (1959-1985) #134

1963

Exposure to an unknown radiation causes Elongated Man to foil Flash's attempts to capture Captain Cold.
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#32

The Flash (1959-1985) #136

1963

Mirror Master plans some spectacular crimes after he busts out of prison so he can raise his standing in the prison newspaper's "Most Successful Criminal Poll."
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#35

The Flash (1959-1985) #139

1962

Featuring the first appearance of Professor Zoom, the Reverse-Flash! A time capsule sent directly to the future results in the creation of a new menace for the Flash...Professor Zoom!
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#38

The Flash (1959-1985) #142

1964

Barry breaks a date with Iris to fight crime.
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#39

The Flash (1959-1985) #143

1964

Barry "Flash" Allen and pal Hal "Green Lantern" Jordan take on three faux Green Lanterns.
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#41

The Flash (1959-1985) #145

1964

Mirror Master steals Flash's legs—and his super speed!
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#43

The Flash (1959-1985) #147

1964

The Reverse Flash teams up with Mr. Element.
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#46

The Flash (1959-1985) #150

1965

The Flash tests the limits of his speed and unleashes an unforeseen menace.
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#47

The Flash (1959-1985) #151

1965

Barry Allen and Jay Garrick—the Flashes of Two Worlds—battle The Shade.
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#50

The Flash (1959-1985) #154

1965

The Flash literally speeds out of control.
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#52

The Flash (1959-1985) #156

1965

Aliens from the planet Gyr come to Earth to capture the Flash.
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#53

The Flash (1959-1985) #157

1965

A criminal from the dimension of Korakar Lok intends to permanently steal Flash's speed.
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#55

The Flash (1959-1985) #159

1966

The Flash calls it quits! Luckily, Kid Flash rushes in.
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#56

The Flash (1959-1985) #160

1966

Reprinting adventures of the Flash from issues past—featuring "The Amazing Race Against Time," "Duet of Danger," and more!
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#57

The Flash (1959-1985) #161

1966

Mirror Master invents a mirror that allows him to see 20 seconds into the future.
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#59

The Flash (1959-1985) #163

1966

Ben Haddon invents a device that makes everyone in Central City forget that the Flash ever existed!
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#62

The Flash (1959-1985) #173

1967

Three Flashes—Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, and Wally West—battle Golden Man!
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#63

The Flash (1959-1985) #175

1967

Rokk and Sorban, two aliens who once encountered Superman and Batman, force Superman and The Flash to a rematch race.
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#64

The Flash (1959-1985) #176

1968

“DEATH STALKS THE FLASH!” Iris gets sick and becomes delirious, and she fears for the life of the Flash while he uses his powers to go to a dream dimension. Professor Ira West goes to a memory workshop and encounters a crook who wants to find some buried loot.
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#65

The Flash (1959-1985) #178

1968

“LAND OF THE GOLDEN GIANTS!” Barry reveals a shocking secret to Kid Flash before they go on a scientific expedition in South America.
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#66

The Flash (1959-1985) #179

1968

The Flash, tormented by a psychedelic creature, ends up in a parallel world.
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#67

The Flash (1959-1985) #181

1968

Flash battles satanic swordsmen and other samurai.
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#69

The Flash (1959-1985) #183

1968

Flash learns about an assassination attempt prior to a scheduled speaking engagement at a police symposium in Central City; crooks capture Flash in ice.
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#71

The Flash (1959-1985) #185

1969

While vacationing in France, Barry and Iris see the Eiffel Tower being lifted off into space; other buildings take off as well; Barry and Inspector Martell of Interpol investigate.
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#72

The Flash (1959-1985) #186

1969

Sargon the Sorcerer has apparently killed Flash.
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#74

The Flash (1959-1985) #188

1969

Suddenly, everything Flash sees is green. After a brief battle with Mirror Master, Flash must determine what is causing his inability to see other colors.
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#77

The Flash (1959-1985) #191

1969

Hal visits and has dinner with Barry and Iris; Hal hits it off with Olivia, from a rival toy company; Flash and Green Lantern battle aliens called the Mogrians.
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#78

The Flash (1959-1985) #192

1969

Flash must stop Captain Vulcan and his plan to take out all the American nuclear missiles after capturing the sub Trident; Flash battles sea creatures and is too late to rescue a sunken ship.
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#81

The Flash (1959-1985) #195

1970

Flash is ambushed by a group of crooks from his past but is saved by a mystery dog. "Fugitive From Blind Justice" (Part Two); Flash saves Lightning from being put to sleep after Lighting is accused of killing his master. "I Open My Mouth...But I Can't Scream"!
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#82

The Flash (1959-1985) #196

1970

Forbidden by a city ordnance to travel at super-speed, the Flash is forced to find a legal way to stop a crime wave from engulfing Central City and to simultaneously prevent his own murder.
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#85

The Flash (1959-1985) #199

1970

A serum makes Flash appear dead. "The Explosive Heart of America."
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#86

The Flash (1959-1985) #200

1970

A foreign spy named Dr. Lu brainwashes Flash into believing hes taking hairspray to his wife when what hes really doing is attempting to assassinate the president.
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#88

The Flash (1959-1985) #202

1970

Iris goes on assignment for Picture News and falls prey to a satanic cult.
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#90

The Flash (1959-1985) #204

1971

Iris tells the world the Justice Leaguers' real names.
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#91

The Flash (1959-1985) #205

1971

A time capsule sent directly to the future results in the creation of a new menace for the Flash...Professor Zoom, the Reverse-Flash.
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#92

The Flash (1959-1985) #206

1971

Thanks to Flash, a couple is given a second chance at life.
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#93

The Flash (1959-1985) #207

1971

Barry and Iris attend a rock concert that goes awry; Sargon manipulates his niece and The Flash in order to get his mystic ruby, The Ruby of Life, back. The Weird World of Aurora ad for Dr. Deadly, Frankenstein, and Vampirella model kits.
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#94

The Flash (1959-1985) #208

1971

“A Kind Of Miracle In Central City.” Featuring nuns who go after crooks that are using a church to store pilfered goods, and Barry and Iris attend a church social. Also, when Kid Flash traces a mysterious explosion to another dimension, he finds that it was caused by the K-10 gang.
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#96

The Flash #235

1975

Vandal Savage: Wanted Dead and Alive! Police forensics scientist, Barry Allen, races home to enjoy a candlelight dinner with his wife, Picture News reporter, Iris West. His wife's absence fills Allen with a sense of unease. Suddenly, the kitchen door explodes outward, heralding the arrival of Vandal Savage. With a wave of his finger, Vandal Savage triggers Allen's costume ring, releasing his Flash costume. Allen, as the Flash races around Vandal Savage, who, incredibly, is still able to grab the Flash. Still vibrating at super-speed, the Flash is hurled backward, where he careens about the house, eventually doing so much destruction that the house collapses. Allen is shaken out of his reverie by his houseguest, Stacy Conwell. Allen finds himself still sitting at the dinner table.
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#97

The Flash 237 "The Thousand-Year Separation!"

1975

To prevent the Flash from reaching his wife, Picture News reporter, Iris West, in the 30th Century, Doctor Fate disables the Cosmic Treadmill. In a backup story, The Green Lantern visits Earth's moon, to inspect the equipment left behind by the historic Apollo space mission. After protecting said equipment from a sudden avalanche, the Green Lantern is contacted by a Guardian of the Universe. After recharging his power ring, the Green Lantern journeys to the planet, Zerbon, to investigate a strange alien craft.
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#98

The Flash #265 Shift the Earth Goodbye

1978

On their second honeymoon, Barry and Iris happen onto a hotel full of alien infiltrators, and Barry becomes the Flash to combat them, not knowing they are actually benevolent.
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#107

The Flash (1959-1985) #290

1980

The Flash learns that Fiona Webb was originally named Beverly Lewis, that she submitted to brainwashing to gain a new identity after witnessing a murder, and that she is stalked by both Saber-Tooth, a professional hitman, and the murderer, who has the face of Barry Allen.
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#108

The Flash (1959-1985) #296

1981

"The Man Who Was Cursed to the Bone!" and "Rain Rain Go Away... Come to Kill Us Another Day!"
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#110

The Flash (1959-1985) #301

1981

The Flash: "And the Beat Goes Off" Firestorm: "How Laughs the Hyena"
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#110, 123, 275, 300

The Flash

80 Years of the Fastest Man Alive

2019

Celebrate 80 Years of the Flash with DC, as we revisit classic comics stories from the 1940s and onward, featuring some of the Flash’s greatest allies and villains, and work from some of the greatest creators ever to grace the graphic-literature medium! This book collects such seminal moments as the first appearances of Jay Garrick (FLASH COMICS #1), Barry Allen (SHOWCASE #4) and Wally West (THE FLASH #110), the classic “Flash of Two Worlds” (THE FLASH #123) and the death of Iris West (THE FLASH #275) as well as many previously uncollected gems, including stories from THE FLASH #300 (1981), FLASH #54 (1991), FLASH COMICS #89 (1947) and many more. It also features new essays and commentary from comics stars Mark Waid, Roy Thomas, Francis Manapul and more, plus a new cover by Jim Lee!
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#112

The Flash (1959-1985) #303

1981

The Flash: "The Top is Alive and Well in Henry Allen" Firestorm: "The Hyena Syndrome"
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#113

The Flash (1959-1985) #304

1981

The Flash: "One More Blip and You're Dead" Firestorm: "The Heart is the Hunter"
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#114

The Flash (1959-1985) #307

1982

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#115

The Flash (1959-1985) #312

1982

The Flash learns that his old foe Heat Wave has reformed and gotten a straight job. Though this does not explain why a man in Heat Wave's costume is still attempting robberies.
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#116

The Flash (1959-1985) #316

1982

Goldface demands Flash leave town or he'll continue murdering people in Central City.
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#117

The Flash (1959-1985) #318

1983

Creed Phillips reveals himself as the Eradicator during a TV interview, and kidnaps Fiona Webb.
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#118

The Flash (Vol 1) #324

1983

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#119

The Flash (1959-1985) #325

1983

The Rogue's Gallery gives the dead Professor Zoom a final send-off, and Darryl Frye arrests the Flash for manslaughter.
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#123, 129, 137, 151, 173

Flash dei Due Mondi

2009

The super-speedsters of two worlds race into adventure in this new collection of tales! Learn how police scientist Barry Allen, The Flash of the 1960s, first crossed paths with his predecessor, Jay Garrick, in this hardcover featuring THE FLASH #123, 129, 137, 151 and 173.
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#124

The Flash (1959-1985) #337

1984

The Pied Piper summons "Speed Demons" from another dimension to trap the Flash.
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#105-111

Showcase Presents

The Flash, Vol. 1

2007

Written by Robert Kanigher, John Broome and Gardner Fox Art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and various Cover by Infantino & Giella Over 500 pages of classic adventures are included in this value-priced volume! The Fastest Man Alive stars in these fantastic tales from late 1950s and into the 1960s! This collection features The Flash in battle against the Mirror Master, the Trickster, Captain Cold and many other villains! - 512 pg, B&W, Collects : Silver Age Flash stories from: Showcase #4, 8, 13, 14 The Flash #105-119 Golden Age Flash story from Flash Comics #104
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#105-112

The Flash

The Silver Age Vol. 1

2016

This thrilling volume collects the earliest adventures of the Flash—police scientist Barry Allen, who is the star of the hit TV series The Flash on the CW! These stories, from the late 1950s, relate the origin of the Flash, his discovery of his incredible super-speed, and the introductions of the first of his "Rogues Gallery" of super-villains, including Captain Cold, Gorilla Grodd and Weather Wizard, all of whom have been featured on the TV series, as well as the Pied Piper, Mirror Master and Mr. Element. Also in this volume, witness the debut appearances of fellow heroes Kid Flash and the Elongated Man. Collects SHOWCASE #4, #8 and #14, and THE FLASH #105-112.
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#270-284

The Flash

The Death of Iris West

2021

Can the fastest man alive outrun his worst nightmare? The fastest man alive can't outrun the loss of his wife, but nothing will stop him from hunting down her killer. Follow along as Barry races to find out who is responsible for the death of his wife, Iris...and hold them responsible. The Flash: The Death of Iris West collects stories from The Flash #270-284.

Authors

Len Wein
Author · 172 books

Len Wein was an American comic book writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics' Swamp Thing and Marvel Comics' Wolverine, and for helping revive the Marvel superhero team the X-Men (including the co-creation of Nightcrawler, Storm, and Colossus). Additionally, he was the editor for writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbons' influential DC miniseries Watchmen. Wein was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2008.

Otto Binder
Otto Binder
Author · 37 books
Otto Oscar Binder. Used these alternate names: Eando Binder (together with his brother Earl Binder -E and O Binder-), John Coleridge, Gordon A. Giles, Will Garth, Ian Francis Turek, Ione Frances Turek and Otto O. Binder.
Robert Kanigher
Robert Kanigher
Author · 99 books

One of the most prolific writers in comics, particularly in the Silver Age. He took over scripting duties on Wonder Woman after William Moulton Marston's death, and handled the character's transition from the Golden to the Silver Age. He also created Barry Allen, the second Flash, for editor Julius Schwartz's superhero revival of 1956, as well as writing and editing DC's pioneering war titles. His creations include Sgt. Rock, the Unknown Soldier, Barry Allen, Ragman, the Losers, Black Canary, the Metal Men, Poison Ivy, Enemy Ace, the Suicide Squad, and Rex the Wonder Dog.

Carmine Infantino
Carmine Infantino
Author · 5 books

Carmine Michael Infantino was an American comics artist and editor, primarily for DC Comics, during the late 1950s and early 1960s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmine...

E. Nelson Bridwell
E. Nelson Bridwell
Author · 22 books
Edward Nelson Bridwell was a writer for Mad magazine (writing the now-famous catchphrase, "What you mean...we?" in a 1958 parody of The Lone Ranger in Mad) and various comic books published by DC Comics. One of the writers for the Batman comic strip and Super Friends, he also wrote The Inferior Five, among other comics. He has been called "DC's self-appointed continuity cop."
Francis Manapul
Francis Manapul
Author · 30 books

Francis Manapul is a comic book artist living in Toronto, Canada currently working for DC comics. His list of credits include the forthcoming Adventure Comics, and Superman Batman. In the past he's worked on titles like Legion of Super-Heroes, Iron and the Maiden, Necromancer, Sept Guerrieres, Tomb Raider, Darkness, G.I Joe and of course Witchblade. Photo by Luigi Novi.

Jack Schiff
Author · 92 books
Jack Schiff (1909 – April 30, 1999) was an American comic book writer and editor best known for his work editing various Batman comic book series for DC Comics from 1942 to 1964. He was the co-creator of Starman, Tommy Tomorrow, and the Wyoming Kid.
Julius Schwartz
Julius Schwartz
Author · 29 books

He was a comic book and pulp magazine editor, and a science fiction agent and prominent fan. In 1932, Schwartz co-published (with Mort Weisinger and Forrest J. Ackerman) Time Traveller, one of the first science fiction fanzines. Schwartz and Weisinger also founded the Solar Sales Service literary agency (1934–1944) where Schwartz represented such writers as Alfred Bester, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, and H. P. Lovecraft, including some of Bradbury's first published work and Lovecraft's last. In addition, Schwartz helped organize the first World Science Fiction Convention in 1939. In 1944 he became an editor at All-American Comics, one of the companies that evolved into DC Comics.

Mark Waid
Mark Waid
Author · 433 books
Mark Waid (born March 21, 1962 in Hueytown, Alabama) is an American comic book writer. He is best known for his eight-year run as writer of the DC Comics' title The Flash, as well as his scripting of the limited series Kingdom Come and Superman: Birthright, and his work on Marvel Comics' Captain America.
John Broome
John Broome
Author · 93 books

Librarian note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bro...

Don Cameron
Author · 30 books
Donald Clough Cameron was a Golden Age comic book writer.
Cary Bates
Cary Bates
Author · 45 books
Cary Bates (born 1948) is an American comic book, animation, television and film writer. He is best known for his work on The Flash and Superman.
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