The Flash comic books issue 2

Cover by Mike Sekowsky. Stories and art by Mike Sekowsky and Edvard Moritz. Super-heroics from publisher Sterling featuring Captain Flash, an early atomic-powered hero. Supervillain the Black Knight uses a combination of medieval weaponry and a miniature jet plane to lead his criminal gang on aerial heists and jousts. The master of disguise known as The Actor uses his ability to impersonate anyone to rob banks and elude Captain Flash and Ricky. Action girl Tomboy seeks the master criminal Sound Wave, who uses "simulated sounds" to carry out his crimes. First issue with the Comics Code seal on the cover. The Black Knight; The Actor; Tomboy: Crime Wave; A Trip Through Space; Return of the Mirror Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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#2 (not numbered on cover). Painted cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Ming the Merciless!" Story and art by Alex Raymond. This hardcover collects the adventures of Flash, Dale Arden, and Doctor Zharkov on Planet Mongo from the strips that first ran 1935 to 1937. Softcover (Horizontal Format), 12-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Alex Raymond. The second of Checker's re-issues of the color Flash Gordon strips from the pen and brush of its unsurpassed originator, Alex Raymond. The work of a master at his best, these color strips were originally published in 1935 and 1936. Includes three Flash adventures. Hardcover, 12-in. x 9-in., 98 pages, Full Color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Alex Raymond. The second of Checker's re-issues of the color Flash Gordon strips from the pen and brush of its unsurpassed originator, Alex Raymond. The work of a master at his best, these color strips were originally published in 1935 and 1936. Includes three Flash adventures. Hardcover, 12-in. x 9-in., 98 pages, Full Color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "1940-1942!" By Austin Briggs. Treachery and betrayal await Flash Gordon in this second volume collecting Austin Briggs' daily strip from December 1940 through August 1941. Escaping the clutches of Ming, Flash leads the Freemen to refuge in a new land, unaware the "Freeland" is already inhabited by King Sagam, his fierce warriors, and the cold-blooded rock-men. Flash and Dale are back, along with the enchanting Princess Adora, engaged in a blazing drama of savagery, romance, and thrilling action! Softcover (Horizontal Format), 10 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 96 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.95.

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The thirty-third issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Plastic Man #2 originally published in 1944 by Vital Publications. Cover art by Jack Cole. "The Gay Nineties Nightmare" starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole; A city has been transformed to look like the gay Nineties (1890's). "Who's Who" starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole; Elmer Body has the ability to change bodies with anyone; Unfortunately for him, he chooses Woozy Winks. "The Lava Man" starring Plastic Man, script and art by Jack Cole; Fargo Freddie falls into a volcano, and turns into a Lava Man. "Welcome To Coroner's Corners!", script and art by Jack Cole; Plas and Woozy go to Coroner's Corners to try and find out why everyone has gone stark raving mad. 64-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in. black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Flash (1959-1985 1st Series DC) #107-112. Written by JOHN BROOME. Art by CARMINE INFANTINO, JOE GIELLA, FRANK GIACOIA and MURPHY ANDERSON. Cover by CARMINE INFANTINO and MURPHY ANDERSON. In this second volume, Barry Allen's rogues gallery expands with the addition of Gorilla Grodd, the Mirror Master and the Weather Wizard, plus the debuts of Kid Flash and the Elongated Man! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

Prisoner of Ming! Stories, art and cover by Austin Briggs. Pacific Comics Club presents reprints of the Flash Gordon strip by Briggs, the successor to creator Alex Raymond. Collects daily strips from 08/27/1940 to 11/13/1940. Flash and Princess Lita join forces with the Freemen, but they are betrayed. This leads to a gun battle, a chase through an underground passageway, and imprisonment in Ming's dungeon - all in a day's work for Flash Gordon. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/ Stapled), 10-in. x 14-in., 18 pages, B&W.

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Second issue (of two) from the original Dynapub Flashback reprint series. Flashback 2: The Human Torch reprints the Human Torch #5 published in 1941. In a classic battle with the Sub-Mariner in a fight to the death. Also appearing Ka-zar, Hitler, Mussolini, Toro and others. 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in., 64 pages, black and white. Cover price $3.00.

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The second issue of the Flashback reprint series presents Special Edition Comics # 1 originally published in 1941 by Fawcett Publications. This was the only issue of the title. It appeared on the newsstands several months before Captain Marvel Adventures #1, and at the same time Whiz #8 was released. Note the costume of Captain Marvel shown on the cover. In this early version, he has a buckle on his sash with the initial M, does not have a buttoned shirt flap, and his arm bands are a bit different. Cover art by C.C. Beck. "The Menace of Doctor Allirog," script by Bill Parker, art by C.C. Beck; Billy is stunned, like the rest of the crowd, when the challenger in the heavy weight boxing match knocks out the champion with one punc; While trying to get an interview, Billy learns the truth behind what happened and is captured by a giant ape. "The Haunted House," script by Bill Parker, pencils by C.C. Beck, inks by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza (backgrounds); In 1890, a recluse millionaire, with his dying breath, informs his servant that no one is to enter this house after his death; Anyone doing so will fall under the dying man's curse; Captain Marvel intervenes. "Gamblers of Death," script by Bill Parker, pencils by C.C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; Risking death, Billy investigates a phantom gambling ring which uses men's lives as chips in a fantastic game of murder for money. "Sivana the Weather Wizard," script by Bill Parker, art by C.C. Beck; Billy seeks to learn why there has been ten times as much damage by tornado, earthquake, hail storms, and floods than the previous year, disasters that threaten to bankrupt American insurance companies; Billy smells a rat and it's Captain Marvel who discovers the truth and the man behind it: Sivana! 64-pages, full color cardstock covers, 7-3/4-in. x 10-3/8-in., black-and-white interior on white paper stock, saddle-stitched binding. Cover price $3.00.

UK Reprint - 28 pages

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Supergirl's Sacrifice!"

By Barry Lyga. Cover by Shawn M. Moll.

While the Flash and Team Arrow closed the dimensional rift looming over Central City, they still have plenty of chaos to deal with: Cisco and Curtis are lost in time, thousands of speedster refugees are now stuck on their earth, and a mad bomber is at large. But when Anti-Matter Man arrives on Supergirl's doorstep on her home of Earth-38, it'll be all hands on deck for a team-up of epic proportions to stop him.

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $13.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Supergirl's Sacrifice!"

By Barry Lyga. Cover by Shawn M. Moll.

While the Flash and Team Arrow closed the dimensional rift looming over Central City, they still have plenty of chaos to deal with: Cisco and Curtis are lost in time, thousands of speedster refugees are now stuck on their earth, and a mad bomber is at large. But when Anti-Matter Man arrives on Supergirl's doorstep on her home of Earth-38, it'll be all hands on deck for a team-up of epic proportions to stop him.

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 272 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $11.95

Add to cart Near Mint $11.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Anthology Odyssey!" Written by Art Baltazar, Franco Aureliani, and John Patrick Green. Art by Art Baltazar, Stan Sakai, Mike Cavallaro, and John Patrick Green Cover by Art Baltazar. The Adventure Continues! Flash Gordon and friends return in a brand-new adventurous anthology filled with sci-fi action and humor! Featuring stories by the most awesome cartoonists in the galaxy! Will Flash Gordon be able to stop an evil robot in time to meet his friends at the amusement park, or will it be destroyed before he gets there? Can Dale save Flash and Princess Aura from the worst day ever? Who has a bigger ego, Ming or Flash? All of these questions and more will be answered in this exciting new collection of short stories that focus on friendship, trust and doing the right thing against impossible odds. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 112 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Lost Continent!"

Written by Dan Berry. Art by Harvey Kurtzman.

Flash Gordon, the swash-buckling, all-American hero who's been saving Earth and the Universe from mad men, megalomaniacs and Ming the Merciless since 1934, is perhaps science fiction's most enduring super-hero icon, as well as being the inspiration behind Star Wars, the muse to rock supergroup Queen, and star of his own cult 1980's movie!

Continuing the 1950s rebooted version of Flash Gordon as revitalized by the legendary Dan Barry. Collecting together the daily strip material from October 26, 1953 to October 29, 1955.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $49.99.

Flash Gordon: Heldendicht Van Avontuur Door Alex Raymond Deel II (Epic Adventure By Alex Raymond Part 2), circa 1937.
Premium Hardcover Edition for readers of the Weekly Orient (was also released as a regular softcover edition). Reprints Flash Gordon comic strips by Alex Raymond in Dutch Language.

Starring Flash Gordon, Dale, Dr. Zarkov, and Emperor Ming. Blue Hardcover with gold inlay, 80 one sided pages, 9 1/4-in. x 12 1/2-in., B&W.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Johnny Quick!"

By Barry Lyga. Cover by Cesar Moreno.

Based on the hit CW TV show, this second title in The Flash middle-grade series follows Barry Allen as he continues his mission to protect Central City from the sinister Hocus Pocus - but this time, a new evil lurks beneath the city streets!

Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 224 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $13.99.

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Flash (1987-2009 2nd Series) #177-200 and DC First: Flash/Superman (2002) #1.

Written by GEOFF JOHNS. Art and cover by SCOTT KOLINS.

It's the second hardcover volume collecting all the issues of THE FLASH written by comics superstar Geoff Johns! In this massive collection, an old friend of Wally West becomes the portal to another universe and Gorilla Grodd goes wild in Keystone City!

Plus, don't miss the Fastest Man Alive's clashes with members of his infamous rogues gallery, including Captain Cold, The Trickster, the Pied Piper and more!

Hardcover, 448 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

2nd Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects The Flash (1987-2009 2nd Series) #192-225, Wonder Woman (1987-2006 2nd Series) #214, and The Flash: The Flash: The Secret of Barry Allen TPB (2005 DC).

Written by Geoff Johns and Greg Rucka. Art by Scott Kolins, Doug Hazlewood, Phil Winslade, Alberto Dose, Howard Porter, John, Livesay, Steve Cummings, Wayne Faucher, Drew Johnson, Peter Snejbjerg, Al Gordon, Walden Wong, and Ray Snyder. Cover by Micvhael Turner.

Geoff Johns brought new life to the Flash and his Rogues during his years writing the Scarlet Speedster, and this omnibus collects the second half of his stint on the series, highlighted by the onslaught of new nemesis Hunter Zolomon—a.k.a. Zoom!

This collection also includes a trip to Gorilla City, turmoil among the Rogues, and a meet-up with Wonder Woman, as the Cheetah and Zoom team up against our heroes! It all leads to Rogue War, as the Flashs greatest enemies battle each other, and Zooms final—and very personal attack—against Wally!

Hardcover, 872 pages, full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $5.95

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Johnny Quick!"

By Barry Lyga. Cover by Cesar Moreno.

Based on the hit CW TV show, this second title in The Flash middle-grade series follows Barry Allen as he continues his mission to protect Central City from the sinister Hocus Pocus, but this time, a new evil lurks beneath the city streets.

Written by New York Times-bestselling author Barry Lyga, this brand-new, original adventure builds upon the world of The Flash. This is one fans won't want to miss!

Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 256 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $8.99.

Add to cart Very Good $2.50

Add to cart VG 4.0 $2.50

Cover art by Jack Davis. Those Fabulous Films of '33. En Garde! swashbuckler article. Feature on Basil Rathbone. Busby Berkeley interview. How I Broke into the Movies by Tom Mix. King Kong strip by Crawath. Letters from Robert Bloch and Basil Wolverton. Inside back cover art by Mort Drucker. June, 1972. 66 pgs. Cover price: 60 cents. Cover price $0.60.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Edited by Lin Carter. By L. Sprague De Camp, Michael Moorcock, Andre Norton, and John Jakes. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Featuring four astonishing tales of swords and sorcery. Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 200 pages, Text Only.

Volume 2- 1st printing. Story by Keiichi Hikami and Art by Shin Yamamoto. The three Hunters-Raiga, Keres and Torche-need to work together to take down the Qurupeco. If they can overcome their differences they'll have a chance, but as they put their plan into action, a massive shape blocks out the sun. A Rathian, a fearsome beast called the "Queen of the Land," descends upon them... Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $10.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. By James Van Hise. Pioneer presents a series of books on the great superhero serials by James Van Hise, a writer who focuses on pulp, comics and sci-fi history. More about the famous and influential Flash Gordon serials, starring former Olympic athlete Buster Crabbe as Flash. The series was so popular, the phrase "Flash Gordon" became a general term to describe science fiction - or anything outlandish - until well into the 1970s. The three serials,  Flash Gordon (1936), Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938), and Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) were re-edited into feature films for re-release and television. Screen credits are included for the completist.  Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $16.95.