The Flash, #268

Published: December 1978

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Story Featuring The Flash

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Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin. Cover and splash page have an image of Flash Comics (DC, 1940 series) #26 (February 1942). One bystander is drawn to resemble editor Julius Schwartz.

Riddle of the Runaway Comic

Story Featuring The Flash

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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.

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Includes an image of Flash Comics #26 (February 1942).

The DC Super Heroes Poster Book
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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.

Letter Column Featuring Flash-Grams

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Letters regarding Flash #263 from : Tony Edwards; Dave Blanchard; and Al Schroeder III, with an illustration.

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Volume 78 Issue 36 - Week of September 4, 1978

In-House Column Featuring Daily Planet , In-House Column Featuring Direct Currents , In-House Column Featuring The Answer Man

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Information on upcoming DC comics, with a question and answer column and a cartoon.

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Build the Stars of TV's Battlestar Galactica
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Ad for spaceship models. On back cover.

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.

Earn a Star Wars Micro Electronic Digital Watch
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Ad for sales people for Christmas cards and gifts.

Write Right Now!
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Ads in classified format for high school rings, body building, comics, action figures, stamps, toy putty, The American Red Cross, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent. On second page between pages 16-17 of story.

Be a Draftsman
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Ad for draftsman training course with testimonials. On bottom of first page between pages 16-17 of story.

Pick Up Sticks.
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Ad for meat snacks. On top of first page between pages 16-17 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.

Write Right Now!
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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.

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.

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.

Next Month...This Month...and Every Month!
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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.

"When you make your move, do it in style."
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Ad for shoes from Converse division of Eltra, with testimonial from NFL football player. On first page between pages 10-11 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.

It's Fun for Every One!
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Ad for gum. On first page between pages 8-9 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.

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.

Move It! Steer It! Shift It! Build It!
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Ad for toys. On inside front cover.

Story Featuring Hembeck

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