Published: June 1989
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The cover is based on the classic Nov. 1967 cover from The Flash (DC, 1959 Series) #174 by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson.
A man with no memories enters the shop of Paul Gambi, a Central City tailor to the super-villains, who decides to help the man try to remember by recounting the origins of some of the Flash's Rogues.
Paul Gambi tells the origin of circus performer turned villain, the Trickster.
Paul Gambi tells the origin of the spoiled rich Pied Piper. Trickster calls on the Piper for help.
Paul Gambi tells the origins of petty thief Captain Cold and pyromaniac Heat Wave. After Heat Wave performs a heroic act, he and Captain Cold join up with Trickster and Piper.
Paul Gambi tells the origins of criminal inventor Captain Boomerang and two-bit burglar Weather Wizard. Upon hearing of the super-hero, Flash, the mysterious stranger finally remembers who he is.
The Rogues, having received a telepathic message from Solovar, arrive at Paul Gambi's shop to stop Gorilla Grodd.
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