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Crisis on Infinite Earths #8 Page #1 Splash by George Perez and Jerry Ordway! The Death of the Flash!

Artists: George Perez (Penciller) , Jerry Ordway (Inker) , Marv Wolfman (Writer)

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Title:	Crisis on Infinite Earths #8 Page #1 Splash by George Perez and Jerry Ordway! The Death of the Flash!
Artist:	George Perez (Penciller)
Artist:	Jerry Ordway (Inker)
Artist:	Marv Wolfman (Writer)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,944
Likes on CAF:	18 19
Favorited on CAF:	3
Comments:	18
Added to Site:	12/6/2017
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With mid-season finale kicking ass last night, I thought I would finally share this page!

The Holiest of Holy Grails! The Death of the Flash! One of the greatest comics EVER!

Crisis #8 - "A Flash of Lightning!"

Marv Wolfman and George were magic together!

George Perez is one of my GREATEST heroes and Jerry Ordway were the team SUPREME!

Soooooo much story in only 25 pages! This splash is incredible!

This took 17 years of waiting, and GREAT things came to waiting!

One of the greatest hero deaths ever! Alone! Beaten! And knowing he would die, Flash fights to save the Universe! I get chills every time!

I can't express how much this issue of Crisis meant to me!!!!!!!!

"Do what you have to... we must save the world. We must save the world..." -- The Flash

Appearing in "A Flash of the Lightning!"

Synopsis for "A Flash of the Lightning!"
The Flash is captured, bound to a wall in a space capsule heading for the planet Qward in the Antimatter Universe. Psycho-Pirate is present, but fearful for his life. He wonders if the Anti-Monitor perished during his battle with Supergirl. Suddenly, the Anti-Monitor appears before them wearing new battle armor. He tells the Psycho-Pirate that he will spare him -- for now.

On Apokolips, DeSaad watches the space capsule and asks his master Darkseid what they're going to do. Darkseid answers that they're simply going to watch and see what happens. If the heroes prevail against the Anti-Monitor, Darkseid says, then the "status quo" will be maintained. If the Anti-Monitor prevails, then he will be weakened enough to the point where Apokolips' sole leader will destroy him.

In the 30th century, the Legion of Super-Heroes monitor the partially merged five Earths. Brainiac 5 throws himself into his research, refusing to come to terms with Supergirl's death. Saturn Girl observes that his mind is in turmoil.

In the 20th century, Firestorm communicates with Vixen who finds famed robotics expert Professor T.O. Morrow. They bring Morrow to the remains of the Justice League satellite where they hope he can effect repairs upon the robot that he invented - Red Tornado. Ray Palmer is also present, and is inspecting the Tornado's body from the inside. Suddenly, something deep within the Tornado's bio-system activates and a huge explosion tears through the satellite. Blue Devil, one of the heroes summoned to examine Red Tornado's inner workings, finds himself transported to the Vegan system to deal with the Omega Men.

Back on Qward, the Anti-Monitor supervises the construction of an Anti-Matter cannon. With this weapon, he intends on finishing off the remaining Earths. Dozens of Qward's Thunderers work as slaves to complete the weapon. The Flash, meanwhile, manages to break free. He grabs the Psycho-Pirate and races off with him across the barren landscape. Moving at super-speed, he exposes the Psycho-Pirate's face to many Thunderers. He forces the pirate to warp their emotions into feelings of hatred for the Anti-Monitor. One by one, the Thunderers turn against their master, but the Anti-Monitor easily defeats them. While the villain is distracted, the Flash finds the Anti-Matter energy core that powers the cannon. Running faster than he has ever run in his life, he circles around the energy core thousands of times, turning the unstable antimatter back upon itself, destroying the cannon. The influx of energy is too much for the Flash's mortal form, however. He begins phasing through different points in the time stream, and before long, he loses all physical cohesion and dies. All that is left of him is his empty costume and his ring. His noble sacrifice has saved billions of lives across the Multiverse.

From beyond the walls of time and space, one being screams out in unbridled anger. The Spectre has awakened.

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Matt S
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/6/2017

Oh yeah!... this is Awesome.. George Perez at his best

Ron S
Member Since 2007

Posted on 12/6/2017

Great page, great team, from a great story. Also, a great write up!! Thanks for sharing!

JM Comanche
Member Since 2010

Posted on 12/6/2017

epic!!!!!

Fred's CAF Gallery
Member Since 2003

Posted on 12/6/2017

1985 is Alive! :-)

John S.
Member Since 2005

Posted on 12/7/2017

Thanks for sharing, such a great issue with both story and art just so memorable.

Ken R
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/7/2017

Heavy piece Nick, very nice!

Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006

Posted on 7/4/2021

17 years is not long to wait.

Canada Jones
Member Since 2017

Posted on 12/26/2021

WOW, Epic splash page here!!!

Jim Warden
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 3/16/2022

Absolutely incredible! Congratulations on acquiring this epic artwork; it could not have found a better home than in your fabulous collection!

Brian Norton
Member Since 2006

Posted on 5/7/2022

thanks for posting this Nick and sharing your story. Glod bless you George Perez for bringing happiness to all the people who have viewed your work or met you in person.

Sean Rutan
Member Since 2012

Posted on 9/15/2022

Fantastic!

O P
Member Since 2006

Posted on 11/1/2022

Incredible collection you have! Holy grail indeed

Amir E
Member Since 2020

Posted on 6/3/2023

Can't believe I haven't commented on this yet! This page is great! Congrats!

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

2 - Posted on 6/3/2023

Amir E wrote:

Can't believe I haven't commented on this yet! This page is great! Congrats!

Thanks Amir! This isssue is my all time favorite comic, and so glad I have the entire issue. I count my blessings.

Mike (aka Off White) White
Member Since 2008

Posted on 6/23/2023

What a great splash from the series!!

Mike Cruz
Member Since 2024

Posted on 6/9/2024

Whoa. This is such an iconic issue in such an iconic series. Incredible page by two masters.

Amir E
Member Since 2020

Posted on 1/1/2025

Monster page. Thanks for sharing!

Lee P
Member Since 2011

Posted on 4/8/2025

Love this!

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