The Flash, #297 Newsstand

Published: May 1981

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The Flash #297

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Issue Contents:
1 page superhero
Characters
Story Notes

Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.

Capt. Cold's Cold, Cold Flame!
Story 1 17 pages superhero
Storyline

Barry's parents are injured in a car wreck while coming to visit him, while Flash has to deal with a Captain Cold gone good...and Len deals with his new girlfriend.

Characters
  • Barry Allen
  • Flash
  • Henry Allen
  • Nora Allen
  • Jack Morgan
  • Julie
  • Dr. Burgess
  • Nurse Rachett
  • Patrolman Atkins
  • Captain Cold [Leonard Snart]
  • Myrna Troy (kleptomaniac model and Snart's girlfriend, introduction)
  • Payte (motorcycle thief, introduction)
  • Hector (motorcycle thief, introduction)
  • Top (as a spirit possessing Henry Allen)
Hearts of Darkness
Story 2 1 page superhero

"A female crime ring stalks Gotham."

Storyline

The Dynamic Duo halts the crime wave of the Midnight Ladies with the help of Hostess Cup Cakes.

Characters
  • Batman [Bruce Wayne]
  • Robin [Dick Grayson]
  • Commissioner Jim Gordon
  • The Midnight Ladies
Credits
Multiplex X Means Multiple Choice... Death!
Story 3 8 pages superhero
Storyline

Firestorm forms to fight Multiplex, but with Martin in control, not Ronnie as Ronnie was knocked unconscious during basketball practice.

Characters
Story 4 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

Letters from Karen Wu, David H. Malone, Alicia Wu, and L. R. Hughes.

Story 5 0 pages