DC FINEST THE FLASH THE FASTEST MAN DEAD TP

Barry Allen's legacy accelerates toward his 200th issue in this volume of Flash adventures from the early to mid-1970s. Can the Scarlet Speedster outrun death? This collection spotlights Cary Bates’s inaugural arc as a Flash writer, paired with Irv Novick and Dick Giordano on art, with Robert Kanigher contributing classic storytelling alongside a roster of collaborators. Iris West’s enigmatic origin is finally revealed, deepening the emotional core of the hero’s world, while Abra Kadabra pushes Barry into one of his most surreal adventures yet. The rogues’ gallery roars back with Captain Boomerang, the Trickster, Mirror Master, the Turtle, and more. The book also features a two-part crossover with Superman in World’s Finest Comics #198–199, plus stories from THE FLASH #197–229 and THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #99. At 672 pages, this collection anchors a pivotal era in the Fastest Man Alive’s mythos.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of classic Flash stories from the Bronze to Silver Age who enjoy Cary Bates’s early run.
• Readers who love fast-paced superhero action with inventive villains and crossovers.
• People who appreciate deepening character arcs, especially Iris West's origin and the supporting cast.
• Fans of ensemble rosters and iconic rogues like Captain Boomerang, the Trickster, and Mirror Master.