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The Flash Companion (Paperback)

~ Keith Dallas (Author), Carmine Infantino (Author), Ross Andru (Author), Mike Wieringo (Author)
Key Phrases: terminal velocity, metal men, double down, The Flash, Barry Allen, Wally West (more...)
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The Flash is one of comic-books’ longest-running superheroes, at least conceptually. Since 1940, the title has been shared by various characters endowed with superspeed. The original, golden-age version lasted a decade. His successor, fondly remembered by baby boomers, started in 1956, kicking off what became known as comics’ silver age. Thirty years later, that Flash was ignominiously killed off and immediately replaced by the current title holder, his predecessor’s girlfriend’s nephew. Several years ago, a fourth character briefly took the role, too. The histories of all the Flashes are chronicled in this fan-oriented guide that includes interviews with or profiles of some two dozen writers and artists involved with the characters over the years; a Rogues’ Gallery of such colorful Flash nemeses as Captain Cold, the Mirror Master, and Professor Zoom; and an account of the short-lived, early-1990s Flash TV adaptation. The artwork adorning every page, most of it taken from the original stories, vividly evokes each era of the comic. The durability and enduring popularity of the Flash warrant this exhaustive compendium. --Gordon Flagg


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THE FLASH COMPANION details the publication histories of the four heroes who have individually earned the right to be declared DC Comics' Fastest Man Alive: Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West, and Bart Allen. With articles about legendary creators SHELLY MAYER, GARDNER FOX, E.E. HIBBARD, JULIUS SCHWARTZ, ROBERT KANIGHER, JOHN BROOME, ROSS ANDRU, IRV NOVICK and all new interviews of HARRY LAMPERT, CARMINE INFANTINO, CARY BATES, ALEX SAVIUK, MIKE W. BARR, MARV WOLFMAN, MIKE BARON, JACKSON GUICE, MARK WAID, SCOTT KOLINS, among others, THE FLASH COMPANION recounts the scarlet speedster's evolution from the Golden Age to the 21st century. Also featured are lost covers; never before published commission pieces by Flash artists throughout the decades, a ROGUES GALLERY detailing The Flash's most famous foes, a tribute to late artist MIKE WIERINGO by Mark Waid, a look at the speedster s 1990s TV show, and Flash facts, detailing pivotal moments in Flash history. Written by Keith Dallas, with a a cover by DON KRAMER (Detective Comics, JSA) with colors by MOOSE BAUMANN (Green Lantern).

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: TwoMorrows Publishing (June 25, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1893905985
  • ISBN-13: 978-1893905986
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #212,305 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Flash, Barry Allen, Wally West, Green Lantern, Jay Garrick, Kid Flash, Flash Comics, Julius Schwartz, Mirror Master, John Broome, Carmine Infantino, Captain Cold, Wonder Woman, Infinite Earths, Speed Force, Golden Age, Silver Age, Gardner Fox, Central City, The Fastest Man Alive, Scarlet Speedster, Professor Zoom, Justice League of America, Captain Boomerang, New York
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3.0 out of 5 stars Informative, but is it worth it?, September 25, 2008
This book is filled with detailed historical essays on each of the four "main" Flashes (and the Rogues) as well as interviews and bios on many of the creators to work on the character through the years. However, the editing is lackadaisical to say the least and for a cover price of $27, I was disappointed that not one of the 220 pages featured color illustrations. Grab it with the discount.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Geeked out, September 23, 2008
Packed with interesting info that any speedster fanatic would like to know. Could have been a little more comprehesive, but overall very good.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Flashes Run Wild, May 17, 2009
"The Flash Companoon" gives the history of all the Flashes beginning with the origianl Golden Age Flash, Jay Gerrick, who first appeared as a lead feature in "Flash Comics #1." The character was popular enough to be given his own full title comic book, "All Flash Comics Quarterly."

After World War Ii, The Flash like all the other usperheroes with the exceptions of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman by DC Comics were cancelled.

In the 1950's comic books came under fire for the amont of violence in comic books especially the horror and crime comics. The result was the comic book companies getting together to form the Comics Code Authority, a self-regulatory organization.

At DC Comics, Julie Schwartz needed to find something tht would be relatively safe to publish. He decided to ty doing superheroes again. He looked back at the old superheroes published by DC Comics/All American Comics in the 1940's, and decided to first try the more popular one, The Flash. However, Schwartz decided that the character needed to be revamped and updated.

In 1956, he new Silver Age Flash (Barry Allen) appeared in a trial comic book "Showcase #4." After two more trials in Showcase, the Flash comic book series was resumed with the new Silver Age Flash resumed anad continuing from the numeration of the last "All Flash Comics." It began with number 104.

The success of The Flash was followed thre years, 1959, later with the revampaed and updated version of the nex popluar Glden Age superhero Green Lantern.

The book goes into the 1980's when after DC Comics due to slumping sales of their titles, decided to revamp their whole line of comics in "Crisis of Infinite Earths" in which The Silver Age Flash (Barry Allen) was killed off with his once teenage protege' Kid Flash (Wally West) takes on the mantle of The Flash.

The book then goes to tell of the introduction of another tenage Flash, Bart Allen, descendant of Barry Allen from the future who comes to our present time who is also endowed with Suerp-speed and become Impulse, later to become the new Kid Flah.

There is a whole lot more not ocvered in this review. I suggest that you check this book out.


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