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The Flash #124, page 1

Artists: Carmine Infantino (Penciller) , Joe Giella (Inker)

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Title:	The Flash #124, page 1
Artist:	Carmine Infantino (Penciller)
Artist:	Joe Giella (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	2,101
Likes on CAF:	2 3
Favorited on CAF:	2
Comments:	15
Added to Site:	8/18/2013
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The Silver Age Flash first appeared in Showcase #4. I�ve discussed Showcase before, but it was essentially a tryout book of sorts. A character would get a few issue test, and if sales supported it, their own title. Even though the name �The Flash� had been around since 1940, the comic had stopped being published in 1949 with issue #104. By the Mid 1950�s DC thought it was time to re-start the character. So, in 1956, Barry Allen was introduced in Showcase. Even though the name, �The Flash�, was the same, the alter-ego, costume, origin, and supporting characters were all different. Written by John Broome, and drawn by Carmine Infantino, the newly created Barry Allen revived the Flash. After the 4 issues of Showcase, Flash returned to his own book, beginning with issue # 105, thus continuing the original numbering from 1940.

I�ve been looking for a nice example of a silver age Flash splash. So, when I had the chance to grab the splash to #124, featuring the Flash, the Elongated Man, and Captain Boomerang, I knew it was fate. This issue followed the now famous �Flash of Two Worlds� , where the Flash is transported to a parallel universe and meets his hero, Jay Garrick, the original 1940 Flash. For an extra treat, I�ve also posted the letter from Julie Schwartz that accompanied the piece as a reward for having his letter published in 1961!!

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Dan Gintis
Member Since 2009

Posted on 8/18/2013

Excellent! I had my eye on this splash, as did others I know. Congrats on a sweet pickup.

Anthony F
Member Since 2004

Posted on 8/18/2013

Great splash! But I really love the history that accompanies it!

Chris C
Member Since 2004

Posted on 8/18/2013

A really classic Silver Age splash right here. I thought this was one of the finest pieces offered. Very nice eye Ron!

Bill C
Member Since 2009

Posted on 8/18/2013

Beautiful splash, it goes great in your collection. Thank you for posting the letter also, I love those pieces of history. Congrats!

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

Posted on 8/18/2013

It doesn't get much better than that...and I love the letter!

Doc R
Member Since 2010

Posted on 8/18/2013

Another great silver age splash by a legend.

Arnie Grieves
Member Since 2010

Posted on 8/18/2013

I was also following this page during the recent auction and I'm glad to see that it found a good home with a fan rather than being purchased by some dealer for resale. This was the first issue of Flash that I ever owned and the splash page with Captain Boomerang, the Elongated Man and the Flash is a triple treat for my eyes. Congratulations.

Wesley Liu
Member Since 2009

Posted on 8/18/2013

One of the gems from the auction, and, in my opinion, nicer than the #124 cover.

Mike D
Member Since 2004

Posted on 8/19/2013

Great pick-up Ron! I was thinking very seriously of going hard after this one myself...glad I didn't as it looks at home in your collection. I like it better than the Flash 117 cover from the same auction.

. BRAUNY
Member Since 2007

Posted on 9/15/2013

What a great splash! And to have the letter from Julie Schwartz to go along with it is just priceless! An outsanding acquisition. Congrats!

Nelson Animated Ink
Member Since 2005

Posted on 10/1/2013

I didn't realize you picked up this beauty. I have to agree with everyone else by saying I prefer the splash artistically better than the cover. It certainly was the better buy. Congratulations on another gem in your collection. Cheers! N.

Robert Altamura
Member Since 2006

Posted on 11/29/2013

Really, one of the great splashes that I remember. What a collection.

John Livesay
Member Since 2009

Posted on 9/24/2014

Awesome title page!!

Sean Rutan
Member Since 2012

Posted on 1/4/2018

Absolutely perfect example of Infantino (and DC) Silver Age greatness. Congrats, Ron!

Mike (aka Off White) White
Member Since 2008

Posted on 10/2/2024

A classic silverage Flash cover!!!

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