Flash Comics, #5

Published: May 1940

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Flash Comics #5

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Issue Contents:
Case of the Murderous Art Collector

Story Featuring The Flash

"I think I'll get there just in time1"

Storyline

The Flash must terminate the evil desires of The Vandal, an art collector extra-ordinary who would do anything to make his collection more valuable, even if he has to kill the artists of the works he owns!

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Other
Credits
Story Notes

We previously credited the art to Dennis Neville in error.

Get the King

"I tell you! You must get The King!"

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Other
Story Notes

Credits by Craig Delich.

The Kidnapping of Ione Craig

Story Featuring Hawkman

"Another episode of the winged phantom of the night who from time immemorial has fought the cause of justice against the force of evil."

Storyline

Hawk follows a female secret agent to the hidden city of Alamut, home to an ancient league of assassins who are attempting to kill the leaders of the world.

Characters
Other
Story Notes

Moldoff signs - as 'Shelly' - in both first and last panels.

G-Man Johnny

"Now what the heck am I going to do with this thing?"

Storyline

Johnny's life as a G-Man begins by looking into a case where crooks have stolen an entire safety deposit vault...and his father along with it!

Credits
Story Notes

The Thunderbolt appears as a yellow streak of lightning.

The Mephisians Attack

"This condition is probably due to certain conditions in that water.."

Credits
The Snow King

Story Featuring Cliff Cornwall

"Always working at night..."

Story Notes

Writer credit by Craig Delich and verified by Sheldon Moldoff. Moldoff also signs in the final panel.

You Can't Get Away with It!

"Order in the court!!"

Credits
Judge Frawd's Court

Story Featuring The Whip

"For a month now..."

Story Notes

Back cover.

Credits
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Six Big Headline Features for the "Big Six" Comic Magazines!
Planet of the Metal Men

"Every nerve tense..."

Niagara Falls
Story Notes

Page includes several small ads from stamps dealers.

No. 2 - Buckskin, by Thomas C. Hinkle
Story Notes

Inside front cover.