The Flash #255
dc • 1977
- Series
- The Flash
- Issue
- 255
- Publisher
- DC
- Cover date
- Nov 1, 1977
- Story title
- "Flashback To Danger!"
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The Flash issue number 255 was published by DC Comics in November 1977, arriving during a transitional period for the character Barry Allen. This era, overseen by writer Cary Bates and artist Irv Novick, focused on maintaining the legacy of the Silver Age Flash while navigating the shifting narrative tones of the late 1970s. The cover art, created by Rich Buckler and Vince Colletta, reflects the high-stakes, action-oriented aesthetic that defined DC's output during the Bronze Age of comics.
The issue features the conclusion of a story arc centered on the Rogues, a hallmark of the Flash series. During this time, the editorial direction sought to deepen the psychological tensions between Barry Allen and his recurring adversaries. The design of the book adheres to the standardized 35-cent format of the time, representing a moment in comic history where production values were becoming more consistent even as the industry faced challenges regarding distribution and target demographics.
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