The Flash, #290 Direct
Published: October 1980
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"It can't be! The man about to murder my next-door neighbor--"
Storyline
Barry Allen is apparently about to kill Fiona, as Flash charges through a wall to save her.
Characters
- Barry Allen (mainstream Universe)
- Firestorm (mainstream Universe)
- The Flash (mainstream Universe)
- Beverly Lewis / Fiona Webb (mainstream Universe)
- Ronnie Raymond (mainstream Universe)
- Prof. Martin Stein (mainstream Universe)
- Ross Malverk (Barry Allen look-alike)
Credits
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Colors: Tatjana Wood
- Letters: Todd Klein
Story Notes
Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin. Previous indexer credited Milt Snappin. Firestorm appears in a small panel at bottom.
Snap Tite!? You Bet.
Story Notes
Ad for large-scale models that snap together. On inside front cover.
Will You Believe Me When I'm Dead?
Storyline
Several attempts have been made to kill Fiona Webb because of knowledge she has of a gangster. The Flash stops two attempts but hired hitman Saber-Tooth tries again, disguised as Barry Allen.
Characters
- Barry Allen (mainstream Universe)
- The Flash (mainstream Universe)
- Alvin Desmond (mainstream Universe)
- Dr. Alchemy (mainstream Universe)
- King Faraday (mainstream Universe)
- Beverly Lewis / Fiona Webb (mainstream Universe)
- Saber-Tooth (mainstream Universe)
- Ross Malverk (first appearance, Barry Allen look-alike)
- Sgt. Foley
- Mack Nathan
- Troy Nathan
- Morty
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Willemien Rodenburg
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: Milt Snapinn
Story Notes
Story continues in The Flash #290. References The Flash #234.
Get the Newest Number Yum!
Story Notes
Ad for wild cherry flavor of bubble gum. On first page between pages 4-5 of Flash story.
Enter the Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Orlando
Story Notes
Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation. On second page between pages 4-5 of Flash story.
She's No Angel
"The golden statue of a raven certainly adds class to Ravenswood Square!!!"
Storyline
Hawkman stops Golden Raven from stealing a gold statue by distracting her with Hostess Fruit Pies.
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Ad in comic format for Hostess Fruit Pies from Continental Baking Company. Between pages 8-9 of Flash story.
Father Knows Best
Storyline
Richie explains how to make money selling Grit newspapers.
Characters
Story Notes
Ad in comic format for salespeople for Grit newspapers. Between pages 13-14 of Flash story.
Super Gifts & Gimmicks
Story Notes
Ad for toys and novelties.
The Secret History of the Nuclear Man
Storyline
Ronnie recounts their origin and history to Martin, and convinces Martin that they are Firestorm (who is only aware of their identity when the two are combined).
Characters
- Barry Allen (mainstream Universe)
- Aquaman (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- The Atom (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Batman (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Black Canary (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Danton Black (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Arthur Curry (mainstream Universe)
- Summer Day (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Firestorm (mainstream Universe) [Origin]
- The Flash (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Crystal Frost (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Green Arrow (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Green Lantern (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- The Hyena (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Hal Jordan (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Killer Frost (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Dinah Lance (mainstream Universe)
- Multiplex (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Ray Palmer (mainstream Universe)
- Oliver Queen (mainstream Universe)
- Ronnie Raymond (mainstream Universe) [Origin]
- Prof. Martin Stein (mainstream Universe) [Origin]
- Superman (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Zatanna (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
Credits
- Script: Gerry Conway
- Pencils: George Pérez
- Pencils: Bob Smith
- Inks: Bob Smith
- Colors: Jerry Serpe
- Letters: Shelly Leferman
Story Notes
Quick review of Firestorm #1-5, DC Comics Presents #17 and Justice League of America #179.
Strong Arms Make All the Difference!
Story Notes
Ad for body building book. On top of page between pages 4-5 of Firestorm story.
Write Right Now! (1)
Characters
- Charles Atlas
Story Notes
Ads in classified format for body building, martial arts training, comics, your poems set to music, and more. Title of ad page does not appear in this issue. On bottom of page between pages 4-5 of Firestorm story.
Credits
- Script: Pentti Otsamo
Story Notes
Letters from: Al Schroeder III, John Murphy, Kevin Grskovich, and Karen Wu. Includes Len's Line-Up, listing some DC Comics on sale July 10th.
Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash
Story Notes
Ad for sales people for greeting cards and gifts. On inside back cover.
Power! Accuracy!
Story Notes
Ad for Daisy 840 gun from Daisy subsidiary of Walter Kidde & Company, Inc. On back page.