The Flash #240
dc • 1976
- Series
- The Flash
- Issue
- 240
- Publisher
- DC
- Cover date
- Mar 1, 1976
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Published by DC Comics in 1976, The Flash #240 arrived during a transitional era for the title, a period characterized by Cary Bates's long-running tenure as writer. This issue was part of the series' deep exploration of Barry Allen's rogues gallery and the escalating stakes of his personal life, fitting into the wider Bronze Age aesthetic of DC Comics, which often leaned into more mature, complex character dilemmas compared to the earlier Silver Age stories.
The cover and interior art feature contributions from longtime Flash stalwarts, including artist Irv Novick. The design reflected the house style of the mid-1970s, prioritizing clean, dynamic lines and high-contrast layouts. While not the most famous issue of the run, it is appreciated by collectors for its adherence to the classic visual identity of the character and its role in maintaining the narrative momentum of the series throughout the mid-1970s.
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