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Issue: The Flash #274
Publication Date: June 1979
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Issues: #274 of 246 Issues (392 Printings)
Title:
Variant: U.S. Cover Price
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/06/1979
Volume: 31
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: 0709893048506
Price: $0.40 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 22 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #166.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age, then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (most issues); squarebound (#160, 169, 178, 187, 196, 214, 229, 232)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Flash [Barry Allen]; Frank Curtis
First Line: To save this man's life -- I'm forced to give up the secret of my Barry Allen identity!
Synopsis: Barry changes to The Flash out in the open.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagRoter Blitz #44 published October 1979
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: C-972
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.
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Super Gifts & Gimmicks

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fun Factory
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
On inside front cover.
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The Mark of the Beast!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Flash [Barry Allen]; Clive Yorkin; Dr. Gilbert Nephron; prison guards; Detective Frank Curtis; Chief Matthew Paulson; common criminals; Iris Allen; Melanie
Synopsis: Clive Yorkin escapes from prison after overusing the Nephron Machine and seriously injuring its inventor, and wanders to Barry Allen's house. Meanwhile, Barry is on a drug raid with Frank Curtis and is compelled to detour while returning home, by a psychic's powers.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagRoter Blitz #44 published October 1979
as Der Schrecken schleicht durch Central City! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: J-5930
Disclose Notes: Origin of Clive Yorkin as a superpowered madman. Continued from The Flash #273; continued in The Flash #275. References The Flash #271-273.
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Here They Are! Batman & Robin With Magnetic Hands And Feet

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Writer(s): ?
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Mego Corp. toys
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for magnetic toy figures.
On first page between pages 4-5 of story.
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Pick Up Sticks.

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Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?; ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for meat snacks.
On top of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
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Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!

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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for Grit newspapers.
On bottom of second page between pages 4-5 of story.
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Someone Is Kidnapping the Great Chefs of Gotham City

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner Jim Gordon; Mr. Foxx; unnamed chefs
Synopsis: Mr. Foxx has kidnapped the great chefs of Gotham City to enjoy their masterpieces, but on his next ransom collection Batman substitutes Hostess Cup Cakes, and follows Mr. Foxx home to capture him.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in comic form for Hostess Cup Cakes from Continental Baking Company.
On first page between pages 8-9 of story.
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Our Two Wild Westerns...Are Wilder than the West Ever Was!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Reprinting
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Jonah Hex #25 and Weird Western Tales #56.
On second page between pages 8-9 of story.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Yipes
First Line: Hey kids, have as much fun in Fruit Stripe Land as you do chewing Fruit Stripe Gum.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for chewing gum; includes a maze.
On first page between pages 10-11 of story.
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[untitled]

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Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Wonder Woman (photo of Lynda Carter)
First Line: How would you like to come to New York City...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for contest connected to "The New Adventures of Wonder Woman" TV show from Warner Bros., Inc.
On second page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Come with Us to the Startling World of Krypton

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
Reprinting
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for World of Krypton 3-issue series, on sale April 12th, May 10th, and June 7th. Several panels of stories are shown.
On third page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Now it Can Be Told!

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for DC Comics Presents #10, with cover shown, on sale March 8th.
On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.
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Be a Draftsman

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): North American School of Drafting
Character(s): Gary B. Bidleman
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for drafting training course and equipment, with testimonial.
On top of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Detective Comics Continues its 40th Anniversary Celebration!

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): DC Comics
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: House ad for Detective Comics.
On bottom of first page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Write Right Now!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for high school rings, comics, log home plans, Centuri model rockets, stamps, toys, body building, detective kit, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On second page between pages 12-13 of story.
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Enter the Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation.
Pencil credits from: http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2005/11/10/comic-book-urban-legends-revealed-24/ .
On first page between pages 16-17 of story.
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Kryptonite Rocks!!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fan Club Corporation of America
Character(s): Superman
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for rocks resembling Kryptonite, from Mail-Away, Inc.
On second page between pages 16-17 of story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Flash-Grams
Character(s): Flash [Barry Allen]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: L-267
Disclose Notes: Letters regarding Flash #269-270 from Robert A. Buethe, Tad Roy Christiansen, Tony Edwards, and Roger Schoolcraft, with an illustration.
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Volume 79, Issue 9 - Week of March 5, 1979

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?; ?
Inker(s): ?; ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Thorn; Bob Rozakis; Batman; Red Tornado
Synopsis: Information on upcoming DC Comics, with a question and answer column and a cartoon. In the Hembeck cartoon, Batman compares Red Tornado to a ghost.
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Pages: 1
Job Number: P-309
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204 pc. Revolutionary War Soldiers

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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toy soldiers.
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Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for greeting cards and gifts.
On inside back cover.
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Street Ball

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: sports
Feature(s): Spalding basketballs
Character(s): Rick Barry; Dr. J [Julius Erving]; children
Synopsis: NBA stars Rick Barry and Julius "Dr. J" Erving demonstrate their skills at a playground basketball game with some kids and discuss the quality of Spalding autograph basketballs.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover; ad for Spalding basketballs in comic strip form.

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