The Flash, #224
Published: November-December 1973
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"The Flash isn't fast enough to intercept this assassin's bullet--"
Characters
- Flash [Barry Allen]
Credits
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Nick Cardy
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Credits for letters and colors provided by Carl Gafford via the GCD Error List.
Famous Name Prizes or Cash
Story Notes
Ad seeking sellers of greeting cards, gift wrap, stationery and gifts. Inside front cover.
The Fastest Man Dead!
Storyline
Flash takes on the Maxel Mob after they gun down his friend Charlie Conwell.
Characters
- Flash [Barry Allen]
- Iris Allen
- Charlie Conwell
- Maxel
- Bork (hitman)
- Barbie
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Dick Giordano
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Daredevil Stunts - Wild Action!
Story Notes
Ad for Kenner TTP Deluxe Thrill Set action cars. First page between pages 4-5 of previous story.
The Dramatic Break-Thru From -- DC The Line of Super-Stars!
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
- Colors: Sol Harrison
Story Notes
House ad for Limited Collectors' Edition #C-22 (cover reprinted). Second page between pages 4-5 of previous story.
Just Put An X Next To The Comics You Want!
Featuring DC Comics
Story Notes
DC subscription ad: 15 consecutive issues for $3.00 per title. Top half of page between pages 6-7 of previous story.
The Wanderer...
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
Story Notes
House ad for Korak, Son of Tarzan #55 (cover reprinted). Bottom half of page between pages 6-7 of previous story.
This Postage-Free Coupon Can Change Your Life!
Story Notes
Between pages 8-9 of previous story.
The Super Catalog
Story Notes
Ad for Passaic Comic Catalogue #11 On top of first page between pages 10-11 of previous story.
Sea-Monkeys
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Orlando
Story Notes
On Bottom of first page between pages 10-11 of previous story.
Take Any 6 LPs or 5 Tapes
Story Notes
Second and third pages between pages 10-11 of previous story.
Characters
- Frankenstein
- Batman
- Wildcat
- Mister Miracle
- Wonder Woman
Story Notes
Short synopses of DC comics being issued at the same time as this issue, including Our Army at War #263, House of Mystery #220 and The Phantom Stranger #28. Fourth page between pages 10-11 of previous story.
Announcing Corgi's Special Assignment Cars
Story Notes
Ad for Corgi action cars featuring the Batmobile, American LaFrance Fire Engine, Mack Crane Truck, U.S. Racing Buggy and Starfighter Jet Dragster. Between the two stories.
Yellow Is a Dirty Little Color!
Storyline
Green Lantern stops a small-time burglary and finds an insurance scam.
Characters
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
Credits
- Script: Denny O'Neil
- Pencils: Dick Giordano
- Inks: Dick Giordano
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Secret Spy Scope
Story Notes
Ad for various novelty items. Between pages 6-7 of previous story.
Characters
- Flash
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Letters from Steve Johnson, David Dasch, Scott Gibson and Mark Sportelli.
100 Pc. Toy Soldier Set
Story Notes
Ad for WWII soldiers, weapons & vehicles, packed in footlocker for $1.25, from Lucky Products, Inc.
Prizes or Lots of Cash
Story Notes
Ad seeking sellers of greeting cards. Inside back cover.
The Imposters
Story Notes
Ad for action cars that transform from a standard car to a 'mean racing machine'. Back cover.