Flash Comics 1

"If I just increase my speed I may find my undertaker friend before he gets home!!"

- Jay Garrick

"The Flash" is the untitled first story featured in issue #1 of Flash Comics published by National Periodical Publications - a forerunner to the modern DC Comics. The story was written by Gardner Fox with artwork and inks by Harry Lampert. The cover art illustration was rendered by Sheldon Moldoff. This issue shipped with a January 1940 cover date and carries a cover price of .10 cents per copy.

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Notes & Trivia

 * This issue introduces the character of Jay Garrick, aka the Flash.


 * This is the first appearance of Joan Williams, the Flash's future wife.