The Flash, #141

Published: December 1963

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The Flash #141

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Issue Contents:
The Mystery of Flash's Third Identity!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Flash [Barry Allen]
  • Top [Roscoe Dillon]
Story 1 1 page

"Draw any person in one minute"

Story Notes

Sold by Norton Products. Inside front cover.

The Mystery of the Flash's Third Identity!
Story 2 12 pages superhero
Storyline

Flash discovers the existence of Paul Gambi, the tailor for the Rogue's Gallery, while stopping the Top from a crime spree.

Characters
  • Flash [Barry Allen
  • also as Missile Man]
  • Iris West
  • Jimmy Darrel (first appearance)
  • Top [Roscoe Dillon] (villain)
  • Paul Gambi (first appearance, villain)
Story Notes

Paul Gambi is revealed as the tailor for the super-villains. The name is taken from contemporary fan Paul Gambaccini. "Gambo", as he is sometimes referred to, is now a respected U.K. radio broadcaster and holds dual U.K/U.S. nationality (born in the U.S.).

Story 3 0 pages

"For the very best..."

Story Notes

House ad for Mystery in Space (DC, 1961 series) and Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #4. At the bottom of page 8 of the previous story sequence.

The Untold Stories of Superman!
Story 4 1 page superhero
Story Notes

House ad for Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #8, on sale November 21. On the page immediately following page 8 of the previous story sequence.

Batman and Robin's Most Thrilling Mystery Cases!
Story 5 1 page superhero
Story Notes

House ad for Batman Annual (DC, 1961 series) #6, on sale November 14.

Story 6 1 page

"Get these favorite, exciting and entertaining comics magazines..."

Story Notes

Subscription ad for DC comics; ten cents per issue for a two-year subscription. On the page immediately preceding page 9 of the previous story sequence.

Now -- Together -- in One Great Comics Magazine!
Story 7 0 pages superhero
Story Notes

House ad for The Brave and the Bold, (DC, 1955 series) #51.

Story 8 1 page non-fiction; math & science

"Formerly believed to be a weather phenomenon..."

Story 9 1 page
Story Notes

Letters from Robt. Malimani, Mark Gordon, Sandra Spino, and John DeVries.

Slowdown in Time!
Story 10 12 pages superhero
Storyline

Professor West believes he's figured out that Barry Allen is the Flash.

Characters
  • Flash [Barry Allen]
  • Iris West
  • Professor T. H. West
Newest Hit in DC's Hall of Fame...
Story 11 0 pages superhero
Story Notes

House ad for My Greatest Adventure (DC, 1955 series) #84, on sale October 17.

Your Free Trip Around the World!
Story 12 1 page advocacy
Storyline

An old sea captain shows some kids how they too can learn more about foreign countries by visiting the local library.

Story Notes

Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly. Later appears in DC comics cover-dated June 1966.

Story 13 1 page

"Curious coins! Odd paper money!"

Story 14 1 page

"Zenith's amazing bargain offer"

Task Force
Story 15 1 page military
Story Notes

Sold by Helen of Toy, Co.

126 World War II Fighting G.I.'s and Commandos
Story 16 1 page military
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Fly-Over Chicane
Story 17 1 page
Story Notes

Back cover.