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Issue: The Flash #247
Publication Date: March 1977
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Issues: #247 of 246 Issues (392 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/02/1976
Volume: 28
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893048503
Price: $0.30 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 23 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Cover proclaims "Now Monthly" but indicia still lists only 8 times per year. The letters page confirms the new monthly schedule.

On-sale date from Comic Reader #138.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age, then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (most issues); squarebound (#160, 169, 178, 187, 196, 214, 229, 232)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Original Artwork
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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Flash [Barry Allen]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Abra Kadabra
First Line: Can even two Flashes overcome the mystic power of Abra Kadabra?
Synopsis: Abra Kadabra holds the Golden Age Flash in a spell.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagRoter Blitz #16 published August 1977
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: S-2511
Disclose Notes: Inks credit from Comic Reader #138; we previously credited Dick Giordano. Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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Super Bodybuilding Course

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Morrie Mitchell
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for body building course with testimonials from successful students.
On inside front cover.
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The Mad, Mad Earth of Abra Kadabra!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Flash [Barry Allen]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Abra Kadabra; police officers of 6376 A.D.; robot prison guards of 6376 A.D.; Joan Garrick
Synopsis: Abra Kadabra has rigged some radiation so that he is sent to the past when Flash [Allen] punches him, creating the illusion of his murder, so the Flash is sent to prison in 6376 A.D. However, the past Abra Kadabra is sent to is on Earth 2, where he does battle with Jay Garrick before Barry Allen escapes prison and helps to defeat him.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagRoter Blitz #16 published August 1977
as Labyrinth des Gauklers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: S-2467
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That Dirty Beach

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Aquaman; Slud-Jak; unnamed bureaucrat
Synopsis: Slud-Jak fouls beaches in revenge for ocean pollution, but agrees to negotiate when tempted by Hostess Twinkies.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement in sequential art format for Hostess Twinkies.
On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
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Announcing Dollar Comics

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for DC Dollar Comics, on sale December 14th, with covers of The Superman Family #182 and House of Mystery #251 shown.
On second page between pages 4-5 of story.
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Join the Dinky Starfleet...

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for die-cast metal toys of Star Trek, Space: 1999, and other vehicles.
On first page between pages 8-9 of story.
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Look, Friends!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
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The Mighty Meat Snack Conquers the Horrible Hungries.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat snacks.
On top of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Discover Leathercraft for Only $1.95!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for leather working kits.
On bottom of first page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for comics, sales people, body building and karate courses, Centuri model rockets, and more.
On second page between pages 10-11 of story.
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And Now... We Interrupt This Comic to Bring You a Word from Your New Publisher...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Character(s): Jenette Kahn
Synopsis: Jenette Kahn recounts some of the recent officer changes at DC and her background in publishing.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes a note from Jack Adler, Vice-President of DC.
On third page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Now You Can Call Toll-Free to DC on the...Direct Currents Hot-Line!; ["Had enough sanity?"]

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Mr. Mxyzpltk
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ads for new hot-line to DC, and The Amazing World of DC Comics.
On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for body building courses, comic books, class rings, and more.
On top half of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Make Money Customizing

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for job training for customizing cars.
On bottom half of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Your Dreams Can Become a Reality with a Duraclean Service Business

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Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for franchisees for home cleaning business.
On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
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[untitled]

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Subject Matter
First Line: Hey kids...now you can get your secret agent pen.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for invisible ink pens from LSR Corp.
On top of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
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Fast Track to a Cool Job!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for job training for motorcycle mechanics.
On bottom of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
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Enter the DC Super-Star Galaxy of Goodies!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Batman
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and records based on DC comics characters.
On second page between pages 16-17 of story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Flash [Barry Allen]
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: #S-2518
Disclose Notes: Letters regarding Flash #243-244 from: Peter Sanderson; Mike White; Keith Sillman; Gary Lockridge, with an illustration.
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Volume 76 Issue 31 - Week of November 29, 1976

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Richard Dragon; Lola Barnett
Synopsis: Information on upcoming DC comics, along with a trivia quiz.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Lola Barnett's Comicsworld. Trivia Quiz is #31, with answer in next week's Daily Planet. Also contains answer to Trivia Quiz #30.
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204 pc. Revolutionary War Soldiers

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toy soldiers from unknown company.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
On inside back cover.
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What's the Next Best Thing to Riding in a Jaguar?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for model car kit.
On back cover.

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