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Issue: The Flash #290
Publication Date: October 1980
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Issues: #290 of 246 Issues (392 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Direct Sales
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 32
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.50 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 14 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Joe Orlando (managing editor, credited); Len Wein (editor, credited)
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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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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Don Heck [as Heck] (signed)
Inker(s): Dick Giordano [as Giordano] (signed)
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): Todd Klein
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Flash
Character(s): Flash [Barry Allen]; Fiona Webb [Beverly Lewis]; Saber-Tooth [as Barry Allen]; Firestorm
First Line: It can't be!
Synopsis: Barry Allen is apparently about to kill Fiona, as Flash charges through a wall to save her.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagRoter Blitz #1/1981 published January 1981
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin. Klein credits per his blog: http://kleinletters.com/1980Covers.html. Previous indexer credited Milt Snappin.

Firestorm appears in a small panel at bottom.
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Snap Tite!? You Bet.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photo)
Inker(s): ? (photo)
Colorist(s): ? (photo)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Monogram Models, Inc.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for large-scale models that snap together.
On inside front cover.
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Will You Believe Me When I'm Dead?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates (credited)
Penciller(s): Don Heck (credited)
Inker(s): Frank Chiaramonte [as F. Chiaramonte] (credited)
Colorist(s): Gene D'Angelo (credited)
Letterer(s): Milt Snapinn (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Flash
Character(s): Flash [Barry Allen]; Dr. Alchemy [Alvin Desmond] (cameo); Fiona Webb [Beverly Lewis]; Saber-Tooth; Sgt. Foley; Morty; Troy Nathan; Mack Nathan; King Faraday; Ross Malverk
Synopsis: Several attempts have been made to kill Fiona Webb because of knowledge she has of a gangster. The Flash stops two attempts but hired hitman Saber-Tooth tries again, disguised as Barry Allen.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagRoter Blitz #1/1981 published January 1981
as Die Frau ohne Vergangenheit [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagJustice League of America #5 published June 1984
as Will You Believe Me When I'm Dead? [Story on Interior Page(s)]Original title: Will You Believe Me When I'm Dead?
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Job Number: J-6604
Disclose Notes: Story continues in The Flash #290. References The Flash #234.
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Get the Newest Number Yum!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bubble Yum
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for wild cherry flavor of bubble gum.
On first page between pages 4-5 of Flash story.
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Enter the Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Orlando
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sea-Monkeys
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Sea-Monkeys from Transcience Corporation.
On second page between pages 4-5 of Flash story.
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She's No Angel

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Hawkman; Hostess Fruit Pies
Character(s): Hawkman; Golden Raven
Synopsis: Hawkman stops Golden Raven from stealing a gold statue by distracting her with Hostess Fruit Pies.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in comic format for Hostess Fruit Pies from Continental Baking Company.
Between pages 8-9 of Flash story.
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Father Knows Best

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Grit; Richie Rich
Character(s): Richie Rich; Mr. Rich; Gloria
Synopsis: Richie explains how to make money selling Grit newspapers.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad in comic format for salespeople for Grit newspapers.
Between pages 13-14 of Flash story.
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Super Gifts & Gimmicks

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Fun Factory
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for toys and novelties.
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The Secret History of the Nuclear Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gerry Conway (credited)
Penciller(s): George Perez (breakdowns, credited); Bob Smith (finished art)
Inker(s): Bob Smith (credited)
Colorist(s): Jerry Serpe (credited)
Letterer(s): Shelly Leferman (credited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Firestorm
Character(s): Firestorm [Ronnie Raymond; Martin Stein]; Multiplex (villain, cameo); Killer Frost (villain, cameo); Hyena (villain, cameo); Justice League of America [Zatanna; Flash [Barry Allen]; Batman, Superman; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Black Canary [Dinah Laurel Lance]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Aquaman] (cameo of Firestorm joining)
Synopsis: Ronnie recounts their origin and history to Martin, and convinces Martin that they are Firestorm (who is only aware of their identity when the two are combined).
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In Content Item: FlagWundergirl #1/1981 published January 1981
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFirestorm: The Nuclear Man #[nn] published October 2011
as The Secret History of the Nuclear Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Quick review of Firestorm #1-5, DC Comics Presents #17 and Justice League of America #179.
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Strong Arms Make All the Difference!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mike Marvel
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ad for body building book.
On top of page between pages 4-5 of Firestorm story.
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Write Right Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Ads in classified format for body building, martial arts training, comics, your poems set to music, and more. Title of ad page does not appear in this issue.
On bottom of page between pages 4-5 of Firestorm story.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Rozakis [as Ted P. Skimmer] (credited)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Flash-Grams
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: L-585
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Al Schroeder III, John Murphy, Kevin Grskovich, and Karen Wu. Includes Len's Line-Up, listing some DC Comics on sale July 10th.
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Earn Famous Name Prizes or Cash

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Olympic Sales Club
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for sales people for greeting cards and gifts.
On inside back cover.
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Power! Accuracy!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Daisy 840 gun from Daisy subsidiary of Walter Kidde & Company, Inc.
On back page.

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