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The Flash (1959-1985) #133-147
The Flash: The Silver Age Vol. 3
Police scientist Barry Allen always enjoyed the exploits of his favorite comic book crime-fighter, the Flash. But before lightning struck his lab and infused his body with the power of super-speed, he never dreamed he would follow in his hero’s footsteps! Fortunately for comics fans everywhere, that’s exactly what happened—and when DC’s revitalized Flash burst onto newsstands in 1956, he opened the door to a new age of excitement—a Silver Age of superheroes, spearheaded by DC editor Julius Schwartz and his team of creative collaborators. Now, six decades after his debut, Barry Allen’s Flash continues to blaze trails faster than the eye can see—and here is where it all begins! Featuring tales from Silver Age legends John Broome, Gardner Fox, Carmine Infantino and more, The The Silver Age Volume Three collects the era-defining adventures of the Scarlet Speedster from The Flash #133-147.
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Published April 10, 2018
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April 9, 2019Some big firsts in this volume, the most notable being Wally West’s new, now iconic costume. It looks great, but I rolled my eyes at how his ring shoots a mist that changes his hair from red to brown when he puts it on. We also see Professor Zoom for the first time in two exciting stories, while Heat Wave debuts in a team-up with Captain Cold. Barry is still dull, but the stories are getting more creative at least, even if they sometimes veer into outright silliness. I think I’ve come around to the hilarious science facts, though.
My favorite in this volume was “Menace of the Immortal Villain” from Flash 137. It showcases the JSA’s first proper appearance since 1951 (not counting the Jay Garrick team-ups), and set the stage for their Silver and Bronze Age adventures. I love the JSA, so I was thrilled to see them here, even if their role is minimal. It’s clear from this story that editorial had big plans for them - see any of the JLA-JSA crossovers from the 60s to the 80s for how those plans manifested.
Carmine Infantino pencils every issue here, and continues to do a great job. It’s the classic Silver Age style - bright, dynamic - and you can easily see how he’s influenced Flash comics for years to come.
My favorite in this volume was “Menace of the Immortal Villain” from Flash 137. It showcases the JSA’s first proper appearance since 1951 (not counting the Jay Garrick team-ups), and set the stage for their Silver and Bronze Age adventures. I love the JSA, so I was thrilled to see them here, even if their role is minimal. It’s clear from this story that editorial had big plans for them - see any of the JLA-JSA crossovers from the 60s to the 80s for how those plans manifested.
Carmine Infantino pencils every issue here, and continues to do a great job. It’s the classic Silver Age style - bright, dynamic - and you can easily see how he’s influenced Flash comics for years to come.
December 17, 2024
The Flash: The Silver Age Vol. 3
As 'The Flash', Barry Allen can use his super speed to solve crime and protect the people of Central City from those who would wish it harm. A Rogues' Gallery including the Mirror Master, Captain Cold, the Top, the Weather Wizard, the Trcikster and Captain Boomerang are all keen to cross swords with the Scarlet Speedster.
Thr artwork is of its era, but already readers can see a growing experimentation with form, shading and layout to make the stories more dynamic. The plotting is sensible and suited to its target audience of young teenagers.
As 'The Flash', Barry Allen can use his super speed to solve crime and protect the people of Central City from those who would wish it harm. A Rogues' Gallery including the Mirror Master, Captain Cold, the Top, the Weather Wizard, the Trcikster and Captain Boomerang are all keen to cross swords with the Scarlet Speedster.
Thr artwork is of its era, but already readers can see a growing experimentation with form, shading and layout to make the stories more dynamic. The plotting is sensible and suited to its target audience of young teenagers.
August 21, 2023
Kid Flash gets a new costume, Barry Allen meets Iris West's Father, the Elongated Man teams up with Kid Flash, old enemies return, and we are introduced to the Reverse Flash: Professor Zoom.
While, at this point, some of the stories are starting to feel pretty familiar, there's still enough going on to keep it interesting.
Again, I am surprised and impressed with this earliest of Silver Age heroes.
While, at this point, some of the stories are starting to feel pretty familiar, there's still enough going on to keep it interesting.
Again, I am surprised and impressed with this earliest of Silver Age heroes.
May 22, 2018
The third volume of the Silver Age Flash collects Issues 134-147.
The book has a few highlights. The Kid Flash costume is changed from the "mini-Flash" look to the iconic Kid Flash look. We meet two big new members of Flash's Rogue's gallery, Heatwave and Reverse Flash. Heatwave's introduction is okay, though its marked by one of the dullest and least interesting costumes of the Silver Age.
The Reverse Flash is a really solid challenge for the Flash. He not only appears but comes back a few months later to try and use a reformed criminal to make a come back. Issue #147 has Flash and Reverse Flash raising towards the former criminal in an homage to the Flash #123.
Other than that, the Flash repels several alien invasions. He has another team up with the Earth One Flash as they battle Vandal Savage who has picked off former Justice Society of America members off like flies. The adventures leads to a re-forming of the JSA and sets the stage for 20 years of crossovers between the JLA and JSA. He has a great team up with the Green Lanterns where they fight several versions of the Green Lanterns who exist for scientifically dubious rason.
There were many returning villains, some featuring silly ideas that worked from a story standpoint ( such as a prison newspaper that has a ranking of e effectiveness of Flash villains and Mirror Master escaping to rise in the rankings) to those that don't know (the Prankster story.)
Overall, I don't think this is quite as good or groundbreaking as the previous volumes, but it is still a really fun read, full of imaginative stories, and even a couple changes for our hero.
The book has a few highlights. The Kid Flash costume is changed from the "mini-Flash" look to the iconic Kid Flash look. We meet two big new members of Flash's Rogue's gallery, Heatwave and Reverse Flash. Heatwave's introduction is okay, though its marked by one of the dullest and least interesting costumes of the Silver Age.
The Reverse Flash is a really solid challenge for the Flash. He not only appears but comes back a few months later to try and use a reformed criminal to make a come back. Issue #147 has Flash and Reverse Flash raising towards the former criminal in an homage to the Flash #123.
Other than that, the Flash repels several alien invasions. He has another team up with the Earth One Flash as they battle Vandal Savage who has picked off former Justice Society of America members off like flies. The adventures leads to a re-forming of the JSA and sets the stage for 20 years of crossovers between the JLA and JSA. He has a great team up with the Green Lanterns where they fight several versions of the Green Lanterns who exist for scientifically dubious rason.
There were many returning villains, some featuring silly ideas that worked from a story standpoint ( such as a prison newspaper that has a ranking of e effectiveness of Flash villains and Mirror Master escaping to rise in the rankings) to those that don't know (the Prankster story.)
Overall, I don't think this is quite as good or groundbreaking as the previous volumes, but it is still a really fun read, full of imaginative stories, and even a couple changes for our hero.
June 2, 2018
Good old silver age fun
A fantastic way to get familiar with the early days of the Scarlett speedster there are some really fun team up with kid flash and the elongated man as well.
A fantastic way to get familiar with the early days of the Scarlett speedster there are some really fun team up with kid flash and the elongated man as well.
March 30, 2024
I need to just admit to myself The Flash is simply not doing it for me. He has no personality, at least in this era. Perhaps later on he'll develop into more. It doesn't help Flash's archvillains are some of the lamest and forgettable characters. Hey, is that Princess Leia?
January 2, 2023
Silver Age Flash can be ridiculous at times but it’s such an unrepentantly creative time that it’s an exciting read from start to finish.
August 9, 2024
More cod-science (Mirror Master uses a mirror to switch his legs with the Flash?????) but it’s all fun in that Silver Aged way
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