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Showcase #4

Facsimile Edition

September 2026 · 3.99 USD · 36 pages

On sale 2026-07-15

Rated Ages 13+

UPC 76194139657600111

Synopsis

By a freak accident involving lab chemicals and lightning, Barry Allen becomes the fastest man alive and originates a costume based on the comic adventures of the Flash from the 1940's. And it's a good thing too: for he must now face the Turtle Man, termed "The Slowest Man Alive".

Credits

Script
Robert Kanigher, John Broome
Pencils
Carmine Infantino, Ray Thompson
Inks
Joe Kubert, Ray Thompson
Letters
Ira Schnapp, Gaspar Saladino
Editor
Whitney Ellsworth
Actual editor
Julius Schwartz
Cover design
Robert Kanigher

Notes

Facsimile reproduction of Showcase (DC, 1956 series) #4 September-October 1956 issue (first appearance of The Flash Barry Allen), including the cover, story, letter pages and advertisements from the original issue. The interior paper stock is a lightweight newsprint similar to the original issue. Modern DC logo, barcode, and age rating have been added to the back cover.

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