The Flash

DC Comics.

Archives
Golden Age Flash Archives 1 (1-17; w Gardner Fox; a Harry Lampart et el.).
Golden Age Flash Archives 2 (18-24, All Flash 1-2; w Gardner Fox; a E.E. Hibbard & Hal Sharp). [From DC Comics: The original Super-Speedster returns in this long awaited second collection of his Golden Age adventures! In this volume, thrill to the electrifying adventures of the Flash as he faces Chinatown Tongs, Spider-men from Mars, the mystery of "The Threat," and more.]
Flash Archives 1 (104-108; Showcase 4, 8, 13-14; w Robert Kaniger, John Broome; a Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert).
Flash Archives 2 (109-116; w John Broome; a Carmine Infantino).
Flash Archives 3 (117-124; w John Broome; a Carmine Infantino). [From DC Comics: The first appearance of the Barry Allen Flash is one of the most important moments in comics, as it marks the birth of the Silver Age! Now another history-making milestone of the Silver Age can be seen in THE FLASH ARCHIVES Volume 3—a 224-page hardcover reprinting THE FLASH (first series) #117-124, which includes the "Flash of Two Worlds" story (from #123) that reintroduced the Golden Age Flash and first mentioned the concept of an "Earth-Two!" Written by John Broome and Gardner Fox, and featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella and Murphy Anderson, Volume 3 also features an introduction by DC Executive Vice President & Publisher (and longtime fan) Paul Levitz on the impact "Flash of Two Worlds" had on the fledgling world of organized comics fandom. No other story influenced the landscape of the DC line of comics over the next two decades more than THE FLASH #123, establishing the parallel-world concept that was prevalent in the DCU for decades—until the arrival of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS in 1985 which brought back a single universe. But that story isn't all that's great about Volume 3! Drawing upon one of the greatest Rogues Galleries in all of comics, the issues collected herein feature some of the Flash's finest foes—including the return of the Mirror Master and the Trickster, and featuring the first appearance of Captain Boomerang! Plus, more of The Flash's greatest allies and co-stars: Kid Flash and the Elongated Man! It's no wonder the Silver Age Flash is one of the most fondly remembered series in the history of the medium!]
Flash Archives 4 (125-132; w John Broome, Gardner Fox; a Carmine Infantino). [From DC Comics: This volume follows the Fastest Man Alive as he zips through adventures around the world, and features an introduction by longtime comics writer and former FLASH editor Mike W. Barr.]
Showcase Presents: The Flash 1 (Showcase 4, 8, 13, 14; Flash Vol. 1, 104-119; w Robert Kanigher, John Broome, Gardner Fox; a Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella). [From DC Comics: 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!]
Volume 1
Greatest Stories Ever Told (86, 104, 123, 155. 165, 179, Vol. 2, 91, DC Special 11; w John Broome, Gardner Fox; a Carmine Infantino, Ross Andru). [From DC Comics: Collecting the finest Flash tales of all time! This fast-paced volume finds The Flashes locked in battle against their greatest foes, including Gorilla Grodd, The Reverse Flash and many others.]
Volume 2
Born to Run (62-65, Annual 8, Speed Force 1, 80-Page Giant 1; w Mark Waid, Tom Peyer; a Humberto Ramos, Greg LaRocque, Jim Aparo, et al.). [From DC Comics: When Wally West, the adolescent nephew of the Flash's fiancée, accidentally gained powers of super speed, he became the Scarlet Speedster's sidekick. Growing up as his hero's protégé, Kid Flash had a childhood of amazing action and adventure. But on the day that the Flash died, Wally's carefree adolescence abruptly ended and his life as an adult began. THE FLASH: BORN TO RUN looks back at Wally's earliest days as the Kid Flash and explores the gamut of his emotions and experiences from his first day as a child hero to his succession of Barry Allen as the new Flash. A journey full of humor and drama, this story shows just how much Wally West loves being the fastest man alive.]
The Return of Barry Allen (74-79; w Mark Waid; a Greg LaRocque, Roy Richardson, Sal Velluto). [From DC Comics: During Mark Waid's popular run on THE FLASH, the fan-favorite writer penned the now-classic story “The Return of Barry Allen”—featuring the miraculous reappearance of the Scarlet Speedster of the Silver Age! Now the previously sold-out collection of this storyline returns in a new printing of THE FLASH: THE RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN—a 192-page trade paperback by Waid and artists Greg LaRocque & Roy Richardson. This fast-paced volume reprints THE FLASH #74-79, where current Flash Wally West faces his uncle Barry—seemingly back from the dead—with open arms. But what is the incredible secret behind his reappearance? The RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN features a host of other super-speedsters, including Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick, the reintroduction of Johnny Quick, and the first reappearance of the zen master of speed, Max Mercury! Capping off this volume is a sensational new cover by Brian Bolland—an homage to the cover of SHOWCASE #4, Barry Allen's first appearance!]
Impulse: Reckless Youth (92-94, Impulse #1-6; w Mark Waid; a Mike Wieringo, Carlos Pacheco, Humberto Ramos). [From DC Comics: The teenage grandson of the Flash, Impulse was born and raised in a "video game" virtual environment in the 30th century. But when the rash teenager was transported back to the 20th century, his entire life changed. This humorous book profiles Impulse's earliest adventures in rural Alabama under the tutelage of elder speedster Max Mercury. Oblivious to the concept of actions having consequences, the reckless youth must come to terms with both his incredible powers and the absurd situations that their use can result in, all the while trying to cope with the innate insanity of high school.]
Terminal Velocity (0, 95-100; w Mark Waid; a Salvador Larrocca, Carlos Pachecho, et al.). [From DC Comics: The runaway best-selling storyline that propelled DC's Scarlet Speedster to new heights of excitement is now available in one sensational volume. THE FLASH: TERMINAL VELOCITY trade paperback reprints Wally West's most astounding adventure from issues #0 and #95-100, redefining the true nature of the Flash and super-speedsters throughout the DC Universe. As a result of the events in ZERO HOUR, Flash achieved the speed of light, and in so doing was flung headlong on an odyssey of self-rediscovery. He encountered, for the first time, the mysterious force on the Other Side of Light, a strange energy that in time would cause him to transcend all previous limits, transforming Wally West into the quintessential fusion of humanity and velocity. Written by fan-favorite writer Mark Waid (IMPULSE, LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES, UNDERWORLD UNLEASHED), with the sensational art of Mike Wieringo, Salvador Larroca, Oscar Jiminez, Carlos Pacheco Jose Marzan Jr., and Sergio Borjas, TERMINAL VELOCITY is a fast-paced story driven as much by its well-developed characters and shocking revelations as it is by the explosive action in every chapter. Co-starring Impulse, Max Mercury, Johnny and Jesse Quick, and the Golden Age Flash, TERMINAL VELOCITY has everything you're looking for: a great story with great art, uniting DC's rich history with its current continuity. The collection also includes an introduction by Waid and editor Brian Augustyn, and a new cover by Wieringo and Marzan, Jr.]
Dead Heat (108-111, Impulse #9-11; w Mark Waid; a Oscar Jimenez, Humberto Ramos, José Marzan Jr., Wayne Faucher). [From DC Comics: In THE FLASH: DEAD HEAT, the ruthless Savitar attempts to take control of the Speed Force, an indefinable energy field that is the source of all speedsters' powers. Learning that every one of his allies, including Impulse and Jesse Quick, has lost their speed, the Flash rushes to take on this new menace. But when the Scarlet Speedster confronts Savitar, he learns that his enemy has diligently studied the Speed Force and can use it in ways that Flash never dreamed of. Up against a foe who is more than his equal, Flash's only chance of victory now lies in the desperate self-sacrifice of one of his dearest friends.]
Race Against Time (112-118; w Mark Waid, Brian Augustyn; a Oscar Jimenez et al.). [From DC Comics: In this sequel to THE FLASH: DEAD HEAT, the Flash finds himself lost in time after defeating the evil Savitar. Trapped in the 64th century, the Scarlet Speedster encounters inconceivable horrors in a future he could never have imagined. Hoping to use the love that he shares with his girlfriend as a beacon, Flash tries to find his way back to his own era. Unfortunately, a new speedster named Johnny Thunder, who is trying to usurp his identity and steal his girlfriend, has convinced Linda that he is dead. Now Flash must overcome the complexities of time and the machinations of a new enemy in order to reclaim his life.]
Wonderland (164-169; w Geoff Johns; a Angel Unzueta, Doug Hazlewood). [From DC Comics: Collecting the debut story arc by superstar comics writer Geoff Johns! Wally West finds himself without his super speed in a darker, mirror version of Keystone City. Can a powerless Flash defeat Captain Cold and Mirror Master to save the city he loves?]
Blood Will Run (170-176, Iron Heights OGN; w Geoff Johns; a Scott Kolins, Doug Hazlewood, James Sinclair, et al.). [From DC Comics: The Flash races into adventure in this incredible new edition of a classic trade paperback collecting THE FLASH #170-176, plus stories from THE FLASH SECRET FILES and IRON HEIGHTS, written by Geoff Johns! Featuring art by fan-favorites Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN), Scott Kolins (Beyond) and more!] Earlier editions did not contain Iron Heights.
The Rogues (177-182; w Geoff Johns; a Scott Kolins). [From DC Comics: Can the Fastest Man Alive keep up with his rapidly changing life? When the Flash’s interdimensional pal Chunk is wounded, it unleashes a terrifying black hole that puts Keystone City on the brink of destruction. Wally West must race against the vortex to save the day in THE FLASH: ROGUES, a 144-page trade paperback that collects THE FLASH #177–181, from the celebrated run by writer Geoff Johns (JSA, HAWKMAN) and artist Scott Kolins (The Thing: Freakshow) with a new cover by Brian Bolland (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS, WONDER WOMAN). As if saving Keystone City isn’t enough, the Flash must also take on two of his oldest foes—Captain Cold and Mirror Master—as they lay the foundation for their deadliest gambit yet! And besides that, the Flash must also contend with the Plunderer, an enraged Gorilla Grodd, and a seeming betrayal of trust by the Pied Piper!]
Crossfire (183-191; w Geoff Johns; a Scott Kolins, Rick Burchett, Justiniano). [From DC Comics: The Fastest Man Alive must square off against his toughest foes in THE FLASH: CROSSFIRE, a trade paperback collecting THE FLASH #183-191, written by Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS, JSA) and illustrated by Scott Kolins & Doug Hazelwood, with additional art by pencillers Rick Burchett and Justiniano and inkers Dan Panosian and Walden Wong. When the artificial intelligence known as the Thinker makes his presence known, the Flash finds himself in a crossfire between two sets of villains. Can the Flash outrace or outthink someone in his own mind? If that’s not tough enough, the Flash’s wife, Linda Park has startling news of her own that will change Wally West’s life!]
Blitz (192-200; w Geoff Johns; a Scott Kolins, Doug Hazlewood, Phil Winslade). [From DC Comics: Two thrilling Flash storylines by Wizard Magazine's "Breakout Writer of 2002" Geoff Johns and artists Scott Kolins & Doug Hazlewood with additional art by Phil Winslade! This volume collects THE FLASH #192-200, featuring the stories "Run Riot" and "Blitz!" In this collection, the Fastest Man Alive may not be fast enough to survive an attack from Gorilla Grodd and then prevent an attack by Zoom that's both deadly and intensely personal!]
Ignition (201-206; w Geoff Johns; a Alberto Dose, Howard Porter & Livesay). [From DC Comics: Where’s the Flash? Find out in this collection of the thrilling story arc from THE FLASH #201-206! A series of bizarre incidents helps police mechanic Wally West discover that he is the Flash! Can he relearn his powers in time to solve a series of murders in Keystone City?]
The Secret of Barry Allen (207-211, 213-217; w Geoff Johns; a Howard Porter, Livesay). [From DC Comics: The Flash teams with Nightwing to face Gorilla Grodd! And a dark decision from Barry Allen's past is revealed, leading Wally to make some difficult choices of his own.]
Rogue War (½, 212, 218-225; w Geoff Johns; a Howard Porter, Justiniano, Kevin Cummings, Peter Snejbjerg). [From DC Comics: The brewing contest between the original rogues gallery and the newest rogues ignites into a conflagration that may result in the destruction of Keystone City and the death of the Scarlet Speedster.]
Volume 3
Lightning in a Bottle (1-6; w Danny Bilson & Paul DeMateo; a Ken Lashley, Karl Kerschl, et al.). [From DC Comics: In this landmark volume featuring the story “Lightning in a Bottle” written by Danny Bilson and Paul DeMeo — creators of the groundbreaking TV series The Flash — one of the biggest questions of 2006 is answered: Who will be the new Flash?]
Full Throttle (7-13, story from DCU Holiday Special; w Danny Bilson & Paul DeMateo, Marc Guggenheim, Ian Boothby; a Ron Adrian, Art Thibert, Paco Diaz, Tony S. Daniel, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Rob Lea, Alex Lei, Lorenzo Ruggiero). [From DC Comics: In this volume, Bart must battle his dark twin, Inertia, who is intent on outracing his nemesis at any cost. Plus, the Rogues are back, determined to end the legacy of The Flash.]
Misc.
Flash & Green Lantern: The Brave and the Bold (6-issue mini; w Mark Waid & Tom Peyer; a Barry Kitson & Tom Grindberg). [From DC Comics: Barry Allen and Hal Jordan - two men with very little in common, it might seem at first glance. One is a sober, dedicated police scientist, the other a fearless, hotheaded test pilot. But these two share a secret - a secret that brings them together both as teammates and as friends. Before Wally West, and before Kyle Rayner, Barry Allen and Hal Jordan held the mantles of the Flash and Green Lantern. And before they were called upon the make the ultimate sacrifice to save their world and their universe, they had to learn the hard lessons of trust and teamwork that would make them two of the World's Greatest Superheroes. In the six chapters of Flash & Green Lantern: The Brave and the Bold, Mark Waid, Tom Peyer, Barry Kitson, and Tom Grindberg bring you six unseen episodes from the lives of Barry and Hal, ranging from their early team-ups to the darker times many years past. With guest appearances from the very first Flash and Green Lantern (Jay Garrick and Alan Scott), Kid Flash (Wally West), Green Arrow (Oliver Queen) and the Guardians of the Universe, as well as a rogues gallery of villains (including Sinestro, Mirror Master, Black Hand, and Star Sapphie), Flash & Green Lantern: The Brave and the Bold captures the spirit of an era in the story of a unique - and unlikely - friendship.]
Iron Heights (One-shot; w Geoff Johns; a Prentis Rollins, Ethan Van Sciver). [From DC Comics: A proud city hides a secret shame: a nightmarish prison where Keystone's criminal masterminds are sent once they've crossed paths with the Flash… the Fastest Man Alive. But not even the Flash knows what becomes of them after that! He'll find out once an outbreak of a vicious disease infects the entire prison population, guards, gangsters and all. From now on, the stakes are higher. It's no longer a game of cat-and-mouse between the Flash and his foes. The Rogues Gallery now must fight harder and more fiercely than ever to stay out of... Iron Heights!] Now contained in new edition of Blood Will Run trade.
The Life Story of The Flash (OGN; text and comics; w Mark Waid & Brian Augustyn; a Gil Kane, Joe Staton, Tom Palmer). [From DC Comics: The popular biography of Silver Age Flash Barry Allen is released in softcover, featuring a brand-new painted cover by Glen Orbik! First alluded to in the now-classic THE FLASH #75, Iris West Allen's biography of her late husband is finally being released in an inexpensive softcover edition. A unique combination of comic-book illustration and prose, this distinctive softcover follows Barry Allen from his humble childhood to his noble death, detailing his transformation from a methodical police scientist to one of the DC Universe's most dynamic heroes—one whose legacy endures years after his death.]
Superman vs. The Flash (Superman 199, Flash 175, World's Finest 198, DC Comics Presents 1-2; w Dennis O'Neil, Jim Shooter, et al.; a Curt Swan, Dick Dillin, Dan Jurgens, et al.). [From DC Comics: Over the years, people have wondered who was faster, the Man of Steel or the Scarlet Speedster. Various teams of writers and artists have explored that question and for the first time ever, all the classic contests have been collected. See them race on land, on sea, in space and through time - with unexpected challenges, dangers and surprises along each course.]
Time Flies (One-shot; w John Rozum; a Seth Fisher). [From DC Comics: Have you ever wondered if time is speeding up around you? That each passing year may be flying by at an increasingly accelerated rate? Well, wonder no longer. The true answer is…it is. And Wally West—otherwise known as the Fastest Man Alive, the Flash—is prepared to get to the bottom of this phenomenon in THE FLASH: TIME FLIES, a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot speeding into comic-book stores this July! Written by John Rozum (MIDNIGHT, MASS, XOMBI), with art by Seth Fisher (GREEN LANTERN: WILLWORLD), TIME FLIES finds Wally flung ahead in time to an amazing future world where he seeks a fugitive from our era who is behind this temporal acceleration. A man who, thanks to the very same Speed Force that Wally taps into, moves every bit as fast as the Flash! But it’s a vastly different world they’re on, where both men are complete strangers who don’t know the rules! And they’d better be quick studies before they’re exploited by futuristic forces who want to control them both! TIME FLIES is a fast-paced, mind-bending, action-packed thrill ride, with amazingly detailed artwork by Fisher that is an absolute wonder to behold. Be sure to be quick in catching a copy before it flies off the shelves!]
For more information, see Kelson Vibber's Flash web site.