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Hostess ad (1982) - The Flash in “Marathon Madman”

Location: Hostess ads
Artists: Tex Blaisdell () , Curt Swan (Penciller)

Location: Hostess ads
Title: Hostess ad (1982) - The Flash in “Marathon Madman”
Artist: Tex Blaisdell () , Curt Swan (Penciller)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 328
Likes on CAF: 17
Comments: 6
Added to Site: 2/25/2024

Combined, my wife and I have done 20 marathons, so this is a fun piece for display that ties that together with OA.

Published in 21 DC books in Feb 1982.

The plot in this one is a little sketchy, and the mix-up of changing the villain's name to Dr. Sorcery (since he's not Dr. Alchemy...) was corrected in one panel but not the other. Oops. And let's just say it's not the greatest piece of art on it's own. But the dig on Barry Allen at the end not showing up at the finish line is pretty good.

Regret not buying this in 2019, but thanks to the seller who let me pay for my mistake in 2024.

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M L Member Since 2015

Posted On 2/25/2024

The volunteers handing out chocolate cupcakes along the marathon route are integral!

Rick W Member Since 2017

Posted On 2/25/2024

Little chocolate donuts were Olympic Gold, go-fuel for John Belushi so it only makes sense that Hostess would be the marathon Cup Cake of Champions for the Flash ;)

Daryl R Member Since 2015

Posted On 2/25/2024

Tasty!

James S Member Since 2017

Posted On 2/25/2024

This cupcake's for you Bob!

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

Posted On 2/25/2024

Nice!

John C Member Since 2014

Posted On 3/1/2024

Easy on the marathons. Have to leave time to lace up the blades.

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