ow pages Silver Age begins here; origin and 1st app. Flash (Barry Allen) & 1st app Iris West; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Showcase #4 didn't just introduce the modern version of The Flash. This classic comic (that rarely comes up for auction) is credited with launching the Silver Age of comics that revived an entire industry. The troubling truth is that superheroes had become more of an afterthought in the struggling post-war comics industry. That all changed when Julius Schwartz dared to bring back the Fastest Man Alive..
Of course, the DC editor did more than swipe the Golden Age concept of the Flash. Schwartz's daring idea would lead to the notion of multiverses as DC merged their modern heroes and creations of yesterday. Showcase #4 also helped establish the playful DC spirit with a fun tale of our new Flash taking on a revamped version of the Golden Age's Turtle Man.
Today, The Flash remains one of the industry's most beloved characters. There's already much anticipation for the speedster's next big-screen incarnation in the developing DC Extended Universe. Meanwhile, this classic book remains a constant collectible as a hero comic with a heroic place in the comics industry.
This striking 4.0 Showcase #4 presents a wonderful opportunity for bidders who are looking to add this classic to their collection. The book retains all of its complex color scheme swirling around a clean central image of the Flash, with most signs of wear situated around the edges of the cover.
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Silver Age begins here; origin and 1st app. Flash (Barry Allen) & 1st app Iris West; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Silver Age begins here; origin and 1st app. Flash (Barry Allen) & 1st app Iris West; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)