The Flash #173
dc • 1967
- Series
- The Flash
- Issue
- 173
- Publisher
- DC
- Cover date
- Sep 1, 1967
- Story title
- Doomward Flight Of The Flashes!
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Published by DC Comics in September 1967, The Flash #173 stands as a notable entry in the Silver Age of comics. It was crafted during a period when the series, helmed by editor Julius Schwartz, was renowned for its inventive, science-fiction-infused storytelling. This issue is primarily remembered for its cover, which features a historic race between The Flash and Superman, a trope that became a hallmark of the series and a point of intense speculation among the readers of the era.
The interior story, titled The Race to the End of the Universe, was written by Jim Shooter and illustrated by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. The creative team aimed to satisfy long-standing fan debates regarding which hero was faster, utilizing the high-stakes narrative of an intergalactic contest orchestrated by alien gamblers. The issue was well-received at the time for its dynamic artwork and its ability to capture the playful yet competitive spirit between the two iconic heroes, cementing its place in DC Comics history.
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