Police scientist Barry Allen always enjoyed the exploits of his favorite comic book crime-fighter, the Flash. But before lightning struck his lab and infused his body with the power of super-speed, he never dreamed he would follow in his heroÕs footsteps! Fortunately for comics fans everywhere, thatÕs exactly what happenedÑand when DCÕs revitalized Flash burst onto newsstands in 1956, he opened the door to a new age of excitementÑa Silver Age of superheroes, spearheaded by DC editor Julius Schwartz and his team of creative collaborators. Now, six decades after his debut, Barry AllenÕs Flash continues to blaze trails faster than the eye can seeÑand here is where it all begins! Featuring tales from Silver Age legends John Broome, Gardner Fox, Carmine Infantino and more, The Flash: The Silver Age Volume Three collects the era-defining adventures of the Scarlet Speedster from The Flash #133-147.

DC collects the earliest stories of the modern Flash from the early 1960s A third massive collection of early stories starring the Flash, star of a hit series on the CW. This new graphic novel series collects the early stories of the Flash from the start of the 1960s, including the Flash's battles with some of his best-known foes: Captain Cold, Mirror Master, Pied Piper, Reverse-Flash, Heat Wave, Trickster, Weather Wizard and more. This collection also guest-stars Kid Flash, the Golden Age Flash, the Elongated Man (super-sleuth Ralph Dibny) and Green Lantern. Collects THE FLASH #133-147.

"This massive title collects the earliest Silver Age adventures of The Flash, just in time for his debut as the star of the new series THE FLASH on the CW network. Stories include the origin of The Flash, the first appearances of his sidekick, Kid Flash, fellow detective The Elongated Man, and much more. Collects SHOWCASE #4, 8, 13 and 14 and THE FLASH #105-132"--

As individuals, their names are legend. Together, they are even greater than the sum of their parts.ÊTheyÊare theÊJustice League of America, and they stand for truth, justice and the American way! Since they were first commissioned by renowned DC Comics editor Julius Schwartz in 1960, the Justice League has thrilled audiences across the globe in tales that span time and space. Now, for the first time, all of their original Silver Age adventures are available in an all-new series of trade paperback editions! This third volume of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE SILVER AGE collects the famed super-teamÕs exploits from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #20-30, and includes the classic talesÊÊÒCrisis on Earth-One!Ó ÒCrisis on Earth-Two!Ó and ÒThe Most Dangerous Earth of All!Ó

This adventures from the early 1960s include the FlashÕs battles with some of his best-known foes: Captain Cold, the Shade, Captain Boomerang, the Trickster, the Reverse-Flash and more. This collection also guest-stars Kid Flash and the Golden Age Flash. Collects THE FLASH #148-163.

As properties of DC comics continue to sprout over the years, narratives that were once kept sacrosanct now spill over into one another, synergizing into one bona fide creative Universe. Intended for both professional pop culture researchers and general interest readers, this collection of essays covers DC Universe multimedia, including graphic novels, video games, movies and TV shows. Each essay is written by a recognized pop culture expert offering a distinct perspective on a wide variety of topics. Even though many of the entries address important social themes like gender and racism, the book is not limited to these topics. Also included are more lighthearted essays for full verisimilitude, including analyses of long forgotten or seemingly marginal aspects of the DC Extended Universe, as well as in-depth and original interpretations of the most beloved characters and their relationships to one another. Highly accessible and approachable, this work provides previously unavailable in-roads that create a richer comprehension of the ever-expanding DC Universe.

While many American superheroes have multiple powers and complex gadgets, the Flash is simply fast. This simplicity makes his character easily comprehendible for all audiences, whether they are avid comic fans or newcomers to the genre, and in turn he has become one of the most iconic figures in the comic-book industry. This collection of new essays serves as a stepping-stone to an even greater understanding of the Flash, examining various iterations of his character--including those of Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West and Bart Allen--and what they reveal about the era in which they were written.