The Flash #172

Published in August 1967, The Flash issue #172 arrived during a period when DC Comics was transitioning from the height of the Silver Age toward more experimental storytelling. The issue features the work of longtime series writer John Broome and artist Carmine Infantino, who were instrumental in defining the visual and narrative language of the Flash in the 1960s. This era of the title is characterized by its blend of high-concept science fiction and the kinetic, clean-line aesthetic that made Infantino’s work on the character iconic.

The cover art and interior narrative reflect the era's fascination with dimensional travel and cosmic threats, themes that frequently pushed Barry Allen to his physical and intellectual limits. The creative team aimed to maintain the frantic energy of the Flash's speed while introducing increasingly surreal obstacles. As with much of the Silver Age output, this issue was received as a standard but high-quality installment of the series, prized today by collectors for the specific creative synergy between Broome and Infantino.