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The Flash (1959-1985)
Series · 5 books · 1959-2021

Books in series

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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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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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#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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#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

Robert Kanigher
Robert Kanigher
Author · 6 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.

John Broome
John Broome
Author · 7 books

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

Cary Bates
Cary Bates
Author · 1 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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