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Issue: The Flash #268
Publication Date: December 1978
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Issues: #268 of 246 Issues (392 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/12/1978
Volume: 30
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893048512
Price: $0.40 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 23 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Joe Orlando (managing editor, credited); Julius Schwartz (editor, credited); E. Nelson Bridwell (associate editor, credited)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #160.
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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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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Flash [Barry Allen]; criminal dressed as Wildcat [Ted Grant]; criminal dressed as Green Lantern [Alan Scott]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagRoter Blitz #38 published April 1979
as Warum kämpfen drei Superhelden um ein altes Comic-Heft?! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: S-3012
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.

Cover and splash page have an image of Flash Comics (DC, 1940 series) #26 (February 1942). One bystander is drawn to resemble editor Julius Schwartz.
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Move It! Steer It! Shift It! Build It!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lego Expert Builder Series
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys.
On inside front cover.
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Riddle of the Runaway Comic

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Flash [Barry Allen]; criminal dressed as Wildcat [Ted Grant]; criminal dressed as Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Barney Sands; unnamed comic book collectors; unnamed criminals
Synopsis: A comic book is coated with a teleportation chemical and criminals try to steal it at a comic book convention, but The Flash thwarts the plan and gets copies of the book for both himself and his neighbor, Barney Sands.
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In Content Item: FlagRoter Blitz #38 published April 1979
as Als die Comics laufen lernten [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: S-2992
Disclose Notes: Includes an image of Flash Comics #26 (February 1942).
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Free Wacky TV Show Cards

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hostess Snack Cakes
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Hostess snacks from Continental Baking Company.
On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
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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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Detective Comics #481 and The Unknown Soldier #222, both on sale September 28th, with covers shown.
On second page between pages 4-5 of story.
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It's Fun for Every One!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Blammo Soft 'n Sugar Free bubble gum
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for gum.
On first page between pages 8-9 of story.
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You Won't Believe It's an Airgun!

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Crosman guns
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for b*b guns from Crosman division of Coleman.
On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
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"When you make your move, do it in style."

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Converse shoes
Character(s): Tony Dorsett
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for shoes from Converse division of Eltra, with testimonial from NFL football player.
On first page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Next Month...This Month...and Every Month!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Character(s): Superman (photo of Christopher Reeve)
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: House ads for the second Superman Movie contest and DC comics. Shows covers of 6 comics.
On second and third pages between pages 10-11 of story.
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Subscribe

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Famous First Edition Superman #1 and subscriptions to DC Comics.
On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Holy Taste Buds!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Clark candy bars
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for candy bars from D. L. Clark division of Beatrice Foods and radio-controlled cars available for proof-of-purchase.
On top of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
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The DC Super Heroes Poster Book

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Crown Publishers
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Wonder Woman; Batgirl; Aquaman; Robin; Flash; Lex Luthor; The Riddler; The Joker; Dr. Sivana
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for "The DC Super Heroes Poster Book", by Harmony Books imprint of Crown Publishers. Notes that the introduction is by Isaac Asimov, price is $5.95, and it contains 24 color posters.
On bottom of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Write Right Now!

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for coins and currency, body building, x-ray spex, comics, and more. Sanford Schwarz & Co. agent.
On top of second page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Grit
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspaper.
On bottom of second page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Pick Up Sticks.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Davis ?; ? (photo)
Inker(s): Jack Davis ?; ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Slim Jim
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat snacks.
On top of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
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Be a Draftsman

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): North American School of Drafting
Character(s): Gary B. Bidleman
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for draftsman training course with testimonials.
On bottom of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
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Write Right Now!

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: Ads in classified format for high school rings, body building, comics, action figures, stamps, toy putty, The American Red Cross, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On second page between pages 16-17 of story.
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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]
Synopsis: Letters regarding Flash #263 from : Tony Edwards; Dave Blanchard; and Al Schroeder III, with an illustration.
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Pages: 1
Job Number: #S-3017
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Volume 78 Issue 36 - Week of September 4, 1978

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Sinestro; Bob Rozakis; Madame Xanadu
Synopsis: Information on upcoming DC comics, with a question and answer column and a cartoon.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.8
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Earn a Star Wars Micro Electronic Digital Watch

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Youth Opportunity Sales Club
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Christmas cards and gifts.
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Watch the Explorers Come to Life

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Carter's
Reprinting
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for coloring sets from Carter's Ink Company division of Dennison Manufacturing Company.
On inside back cover.
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Build the Stars of TV's Battlestar Galactica

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Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Monogram Models, Inc.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for spaceship models.
On back cover.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.2

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