Issue Contents:
"Down with the Flash!"
Storyline
Mirror Master is dragging The Flash through an angry crowd in the streets.
Characters
- Flash [Barry Allen]
- Mirror Master
- Heat Wave (inset)
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (vignette)
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Syracuse
- Inks: Jack Syracuse
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Marjorie van Doorn
Story Notes
Colors and letters credits from Carl Gafford via the GCD Error Tracker.
Batman and Twinkieless Gotham City
Storyline
The Penguin has hypnotized all the Twinkie delivery men in Gotham City and no Twinkies are being delivered, but Batman and Robin capture the Penguin who agrees to release the spell.
Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne]
- Robin [Dick Grayson]
- The Penguin
- Commissioner Jim Gordon
- unnamed accomplice of the Penguin
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell (uncertain)
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Advertisement for Hostess Twinkies in sequential art form. On inside front cover.
Steal, Flash, Steal!
Storyline
Mirror Master has used mesmerizing mirrors to make Flash believe he is a crook. The Flash commits several robberies before an assist from Dexter Myles, masquerading as Heat Wave, shows the Flash he is not a crook and allows him to capture Mirror Master.
Characters
- Flash [Barry Allen]
- Tim Scott
- Mirror Master [Sam Scudder]
- Iris Allen
- Stacy Conwell
- Dexter Myles [as Heat Wave]
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: Irv Novick
- Inks: Frank McLaughlin
Special Magic Set Offer from Charms
Story Notes
Ad for lollipops and a magic set. Between pages 4-5 of previous story.
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties. Between pages 4-5 of previous story.
New!! Order the Official Young America for '76 Bicentiennial T-Shirt Now...
Story Notes
Ad for t-shirts to support a Bicentennial program. Between pages 8-9 of previous story.
Write Right Now!
Story Notes
Ads in classified form for job study and bodybuilding courses, novelties, comics, model rockets from Centuri, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agents. Between pages 8-9 of previous story.
Make Money Fast!
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for metal social security cards and other metal plates. At top of first page between pages 10-11 of previous story.
What to Sink Your Teeth into When You're Hungry and You're Not a Werewolf.
Story Notes
Ad for meat snacks. At bottom of first page between pages 10-11 of previous story.
"There Must Be a Better Way to Earn a Living..."
Story Notes
Ad for job training courses. On second page between pages 10-11 of previous story.
2 Giant Specials!
Featuring DC Comics
Characters
- Batman
Story Notes
House ad for Limited Collectors' Edition Batman and More Secret Origins of Super-Villains. On third page between pages 10-11 of previous story.
"We Can Put DC Comics Right in Your Mail Box."
Featuring DC Comics
Characters
- Flash
- Batman
- Robin
Story Notes
House ad for The Amazing World of DC Comics #10 and back issues, and subscriptions to DC Comics. On fourth page between pages 10-11 of previous story.
To Kill a Star!
Storyline
Green Lantern is chasing the Ravagers, who attempt to kill the sun of Jotham, but he uses the nuclear reactors of a space ship to kick up the fusion activity of the sun.
Characters
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
- a Guardian of The Universe
- Itty
- rulers of the planet Jotham
- Ravagers of Olys
Credits
- Script: Denny O'Neil
- Pencils: Mike Grell
- Inks: Tex Blaisdell
Write Right Now!
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified form for body building courses, comics, stamps, novelties, hobby rockets from Estes, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agents. Between pages 1-2 of previous story.
Look...Up into the Sky...It's a Bird...It's a Plan, No, It's Superwear!
Story Notes
Ad for various DC super hero logo merchandise, such as pajamas, belts, and bath towels. Between pages 1-2 of previous story.
Gold Crown / Fighting Ships
Story Notes
Ad for games Gold Crown and Fighting Ships, with toy figures, from Helen of Toy. Between pages 5-6 of previous story.
Note: New Price for These Back Issues!
Featuring DC Comics
Story Notes
House ad for back issues of over-sized comics, with many covers shown. Between pages 5-6 of previous story.
Credits
- Script: Bob Rozakis
Story Notes
Letters regarding The Flash #238 from readers Rich Hango, Bob Burros, T. E. Pouncy, and Chris Arnott.
Credits
- Script: Bernard Kashdan
Story Notes
For October 1, 1978. Total paid circulation: average of preceding 12 months = 169,000, most recent issue = 166,866.
204 pc. Revolutionary War Soldiers
Story Notes
Ad for toy soldiers set from unknown company.
Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash the Easy Olympic Way!
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for greeting cards. On inside back cover.
Make Money Get Prizes
Characters
- Curtis Patrick
- Valerie Flint
- Cesar Ivan Lopez
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for seed packets, with testimonials. On back cover.