The Flash #287

Published by DC Comics in July 1980, The Flash #287 stands as a notable entry in the late Bronze Age of comics. It arrived during a period of transition for the title, as creators were working to balance the classic Silver Age sensibilities of Barry Allen with the more complex, serialized storytelling that began to define the early 1980s. The issue was crafted by writer Cary Bates and artist Carmine Infantino, a legendary figure whose association with the character stretches back to the late 1950s.

Carmine Infantino’s distinct, clean linework in this issue exemplifies the house style that helped define the Flash for a generation of readers. His approach sought to emphasize the character's speed and sense of motion through lean, kinetic panel layouts. The issue was received by contemporary fans as a reliable installment in a long-running series that maintained a consistent tone, reflecting the comfort of established superhero narratives before the industry-wide shifts toward darker, more deconstructive storytelling occurred later in the decade.