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Issue: Golden Age Flash Archives #1
Publication Date: November 1999
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Issues: #1 of 2 Issues
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Archive EditionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 09/22/1999
Volume: 1
Pages: 232
ISBN: 1563895064
UPC/EAN: 76194121734500111
Price: $76.00 CAD
$49.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 39 (17 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Series design by Alex Jay/Studio J. Publication design by Jason Lyons. Black-and-white reconstruction by Rick Keene.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color
Dimensions: 7 inches by 10 1/2 inches
Paper Stock: bond
Binding: hardcover with dustjacket
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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reprinted 38 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]
Synopsis: "Presented in this hardcover edition are the adventures of the first super-hero to ever be called "The Fastest Man Alive." The basis for later versions of the Scarlet Speedster, scientist Jay Garrick was the original physics-defying Flash. Reprinting these classic tales from the beginning of Jay's career, we learn how the inhalation of hard water fumes results in his ability to move faster than the speed of sound. With his newfound capabilities, the Flash dons a "flashy" costume and a silver helmet and begins a life of fighting monstrous creatures, crooked politicians, underworld thugs, and loathsome kidnappers."
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Table of Contents

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]
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Pages: 2
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]
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Pages: 3
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Cover - Flash Comics #1

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Joan Williams; Hawkman [Carter Hall] (inset); Johnny Thunder (inset); The Whip (inset); Cliff Cornwall (inset)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #1 published January 1940
was Introducing The Flash... Fastest Man Alive! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Origin of the Flash

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick] (introduction, origin); Joan Williams (introduction); Professor Hughes (introduction); Major Williams (introduction, Joan's father); Bull Tryon (introduction); The Faultless Four [Sieur Satan (villain, introduction, death); Serge Orloff (villain, introduction, surgeon, death); Duriel (villain, introduction, death); Smythe (villain, introduction, death)]
Synopsis: The Scarlet Speedster must face the threat of the Faultless Four, a group of brilliant but deadly scientists who kidnap Joan William's father in order to get his invention: the atomic bombarder!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #1 published January 1940
was Origin of the Flash [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 15
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Cover - Flash Comics #2

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Hawkman [Carter Hall]; The Flash [Jay Garrick] (inset); Cliff Cornwall (inset); Johnny Thunder (inset); The Whip [Rod Gaynor] (inset)
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #2 published February 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Opera House Shootings

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Joan Williams; the un-named doctor from origin story (cameo); Theo Parker (first appearance); Greta Garson (first appearance); Stella Rollins (first appearance); Della Roberts (first appearance); Mr. Rogers (first appearance); Lord Donelin (first appearance); Goll (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: The Flash investigates the mysterious shootings of female singers in a local opera house, the trail leading directly to one man each of the women knew.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #2 published February 1940
was The Opera House Shootings [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - Flash Comics #3

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Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Cliff Cornwall; The Hawkman [Carter Hall] (inset); The Whip [Rod Gaynor] (inset); Rod Rian (inset); the King [King Standish] (inset); The Flash [Jay Garrick]
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #3 published March 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Trial of Major Williams

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Joan Williams; Major Williams; Mr. Eddens (first appearance); Mr. Berstoff (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: When Joan's father is arrested for being a spy, the Flash speeds up his investigation of the foreign government behind the apparent frame-up.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #3 published March 1940
was The Trial of Major Williams [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Takes place in New York city.
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Cover - Flash Comics #4

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Subject Matter
Genres: western
Character(s): The Whip [Rod Gaynor]; The Flash [Jay Garrick]; The King [King Standish] (inset); Cliff Cornwall (inset); Johnny Thunder (inset); The Hawkman [Carter Hall] (inset)
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #4 published April 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Gambling Ship

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Joan Williams; Marcia van Doorn (first appearance); Jimmy Norton (first appearance); Mr. Norton (first appearance); un-named group of gamblers (villains)
Synopsis: The Flash must rescue the son of a steel magnate who is kidnapped and held for ransom because his father supports a bill that makes gambling ships illegal.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #4 published April 1940
was The Gambling Ship [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Cover - Flash Comics #5

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Subject Matter
Genres: mystery
Character(s): The King [King Standish]; The Flash [Jay Garrick]; The Hawkman [Carter Hall] (inset); Cliff Cornwall (inset); Johnny Thunder (inset); The Whip [Rod Gaynor]
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #5 published May 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Case of the Murderous Art Collector

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Boleau (first appearance); The Vandal (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: The Flash must terminate the evil desires of The Vandal, an art collector extra-ordinary who would do anything to make his collection more valuable, even if he has to kill the artists of the works he owns!
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #5 published May 1940
was Case of the Murderous Art Collector [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Cover - Flash Comics #6

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Johnny Thunder (inset); The Whip [Rod Gaynor] (inset); The Hawkman [Carter Hall] (inset); Cliff Cornwall (inset)
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #6 published June 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Case of the Drugged Olympic Athletes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Joan Williams; Wally Stevens (first appearance); J. Edwin Dorn (first appearance; villain); Maloney (first appearance; villain); Jonsey (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: In order to uncover the head man behind a gambling operation at the Olympic Trials, Jay Garrick enters himself in the running events, and promptly sets world records in each!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #6 published June 1940
was The Case of the Drugged Olympic Athletes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
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Cover - Flash Comics #7

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Hawkman [Carter Hall]; The Whip [Rod Gaynor] (inset); The King [King Standish] (inset); Cliff Cornwall (inset); Johnny Thunder (inset)
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #7 published July 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Metal Disintegrator

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Jimmie Dolan (first appearance); Mr. Smith (first appearance); Belle Smith (first appearance); Black Mike (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: An inventor and his daughter are kidnapped by a ruthless criminal in order to obtain control of the inventor's metal dissolving machine.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #7 published July 1940
was The Metal Disintegrator [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
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Cover - Flash Comics #8

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; The Hawkman [Carter Hall] (inset)
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #8 published August 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Building Swindle

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Olsen; Mr. Jenkins (first appearance; villain); The Chief (first appearance; villain); Omsab (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: The Flash utilizes his amazing speed to help the city's D.A. gather enough evidence to convict construction company employees that have been using sub-standard materials.
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #8 published August 1940
was The Building Swindle [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
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Cover - Flash Comics #9

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Hawkman [Carter Hall]; The Flash [Jay Garrick] (inset)
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #9 published September 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Giant Animals

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Jim Evans; Dr. Tyler; un-named criminals (villains)
Synopsis: A ruthless gang kidnaps an old scientist who has invented a serum that vastly enlarges smaller animals, which the gang then uses to terrorize the Flash and the inhabitants of desert towns while they make "unauthorized" bank withdrawals.
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #9 published September 1940
was The Giant Animals [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
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Cover - Flash Comics #10

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; The Hawkman [Carter Hall] (inset)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #10 published October 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Education of Killer Kelly

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; John Higgins (first appearance); Killer Kelly (first appearance; villain); Butch (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: A political organization backed by Killer Kelly takes over the local Board of Education, and tries to divert school funds into phony corporations......that is, until the Flash decides to "teach" the criminals the error of their ways.
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #10 published October 1940
was The Education of Killer Kelly [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
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Cover - Flash Comics #11

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Shiera Sanders; The Flash [Jay Garrick] (inset)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #11 published November 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
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The Kidnapping of Natalie Nixon

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Natalie Nixon (first appearance); James (the chauffeur); The Chief (first appearance; villain); Dopey (first appearance; villain); Sniffty (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: A criminal inventor, known only as "The Chief," creates a pair of revolving colored glasses that slow down the movements of the Flash in order that he might kill him.
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #11 published November 1940
was The Kidnapping of Natalie Nixon [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
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Cover - Flash Comics #12

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; The Hawkman [Carter Hall] (inset)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #12 published December 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
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Trouble in Kurtavia

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Ambassador of Kurtavia; The Nuralian Armed Forces (villains)
Synopsis: The Scarlet Speedster is hired to protect the inhabitants of the defenseless nation of Kurtavia from the war-like advances of Nural.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #12 published December 1940
was Trouble in Kurtavia [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Cover - Flash Comics #13

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Hawkman [Carter Hall]; The Flash [Jay Garrick] (inset)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #13 [Without Canadian Price] published January 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
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The Silver Mine Mystery

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Jim Carter; Sheriff Bill (villain); Tex (villain)
Synopsis: When Jay Garrick's long-time friend Jim Carter is found shot in the back near his recently opened mine, he decides the Flash should find out why the local Sheriff has not brought the criminals to justice.
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From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #13 [Without Canadian Price] published January 1941
was The Silver Mine Mystery [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Cover - Flash Comics #14

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; The Hawkman [Carter Hall] (inset)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #14 published February 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
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Tunnel of Death

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Joan Williams; John Rimal (first appearance); Joe Donly and his gang (first appearance; villains); Butch (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: The Flash investigates the mysterious cave-ins occurring in the new intercity tunnel.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #14 published February 1941
was Tunnel of Death [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Cover - Flash Comics #15

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Hawkman [Carter Hall]; The Flash [Jay Garrick] (inset)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #15 published March 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Circus Caper

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Joan Williams; Nellie Craft (first appearance); Muggsy (first appearance; villain); Spike (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: In order to keep a circus from going under financially, the Fastest Man Alive becomes the star attraction.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #15 published March 1941
was Circus Caper [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Cover - Flash Comics #16

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; The Hawkman [Carter Hall] (inset)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #16 published April 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 1
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Target for Death: The Flash!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Joan Williams; Jim Dane (first appearance); Jose Salvez (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: A gang of thugs attempt to kill the Flash in order to get at a very valuable Mexican silver mine.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #16 published April 1941
was Target for Death: The Flash! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Cover - Flash Comics #17

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Hawkman [Carter Hall]; The Flash [Jay Garrick] (inset)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #17 published May 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Flash Hits a Home Run

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; Joan Williams; Sam Brady (first appearance); Black Ben Bogue (first appearance; villain); Joe Clarke (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: Determined to uncover the gamblers responsible for using and running a local professional baseball team, Jay decides to join the team, and becomes a winner...in more ways than one.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #17 published May 1941
was The Flash Hits a Home Run [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Contributors

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: biography, informational
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Reprint Notes:  
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Biographies for Gardner Fox, M. C. Gaines, E. E. Hibbard, Harry Lampert and Sheldon Moldoff.
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Cover Gallery

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): The Flash [Jay Garrick]; The Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Shiera Sanders
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #11 published November 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #12 published December 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #14 published February 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagFlash Comics #16 published April 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Reprints covers from Flash Comics #11, 12, 14 & 16.

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