The Flash, #268 British
Published: December 1978
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Characters
- Barry Allen (mainstream Universe)
- The Flash (mainstream Universe)
- criminal dressed as Wildcat [Ted Grant]
- criminal dressed as Green Lantern [Alan Scott]
Credits
- Pencils: Al Milgrom
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
Story Notes
Cover and splash page have an image of [gcd_link_issue](1982). One bystander is drawn to resemble editor [gcd_link_creator](7469).
Move It! Steer It! Shift It! Build It!
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Ad for toys. On inside front cover.
Riddle of the Runaway Comic
"What is the most sought-after-- most valuable comic book in the world?"
Storyline
A comic book is coated with a teleportation chemical and criminals try to steal it at a comic book convention, but The Flash thwarts the plan and gets copies of the book for both himself and his neighbor, Barney Sands.
Characters
- Flash [Barry Allen]
- criminal dressed as Wildcat [Ted Grant]
- criminal dressed as Green Lantern [Alan Scott]
- Barney Sands
- unnamed comic book collectors
- unnamed criminals
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: Mike Stevens
Story Notes
Includes an image of Flash Comics #26 (February 1942).
Free Wacky TV Show Cards
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Ad for Hostess snacks from Continental Baking Company. On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
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House ad for Detective Comics #481 and The Unknown Soldier #222, both on sale September 28th, with covers shown. On second page between pages 4-5 of story.
It's Fun for Every One!
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Ad for gum. On first page between pages 8-9 of story.
You Won't Believe It's an Airgun!
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Ad for b*b guns from Crosman division of Coleman. On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
"When you make your move, do it in style."
Characters
- Tony Dorsett
Story Notes
Ad for shoes from Converse division of Eltra, with testimonial from NFL football player. On first page between pages 10-11 of story.
Next Month...This Month...and Every Month! (1)
Characters
- Superman (photo of Christopher Reeve)
Story Notes
House ads for the second Superman Movie contest and DC comics. Shows covers of 6 comics. On second and third pages between pages 10-11 of story.
Subscribe
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House ad for Famous First Edition Superman #1 and subscriptions to DC Comics. On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
Holy Taste Buds!
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Ad for candy bars from D. L. Clark division of Beatrice Foods and radio-controlled cars available for proof-of-purchase. On top of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
The DC Super Heroes Poster Book
Characters
- Superman
- Batman
- Wonder Woman
- Batgirl
- Aquaman
- Robin
- Flash
- Lex Luthor
- The Riddler
- The Joker
- Dr. Sivana
Story Notes
Advertisement for "The DC Super Heroes Poster Book", by Harmony Books imprint of Crown Publishers. Notes that the introduction is by Isaac Asimov, price is $5.95, and it contains 24 color posters. On bottom of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for coins and currency, body building, x-ray spex, comics, and more. Sanford Schwarz & Co. agent. On top of second page between pages 12-13 of story.
Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!
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Ad for sales people for Grit newspaper. On bottom of second page between pages 12-13 of story.
Pick Up Sticks.
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Ad for meat snacks. On top of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
Be a Draftsman
Characters
- Gary B. Bidleman
Story Notes
Ad for draftsman training course with testimonials. On bottom of first page between pages 16-17 of story.
Write Right Now!
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Ads in classified format for high school rings, body building, comics, action figures, stamps, toy putty, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On second page between pages 16-17 of story.
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PSA on the *Write Right Now!* page.
Storyline
Letters regarding Flash #263 from : Tony Edwards; Dave Blanchard; and Al Schroeder III, with an illustration.
Characters
- Flash [Barry Allen]
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
Volume 78 Issue 36 - Week of September 4, 1978
Storyline
Information on upcoming DC comics, with a question and answer column and a cartoon.
Characters
- Superman
- Sinestro
- Bob Rozakis
- Madame Xanadu
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
- Editing: Bob Rozakis
- Editing: Anthony Tollin
Credits
- Script: Fred Hembeck
- Pencils: Fred Hembeck
- Inks: Fred Hembeck
Earn a Star Wars Micro Electronic Digital Watch
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for Christmas cards and gifts.
Watch the Explorers Come to Life
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Ad for coloring sets from Carter's Ink Company division of Dennison Manufacturing Company. On inside back cover.
Build the Stars of TV's Battlestar Galactica
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Ad for spaceship models. On back cover.