The Flash #350

The Flash #350, published in September 1985 by DC Comics, serves as a poignant conclusion to the original Flash series that began in 1959. Created during a period of significant transition for the DC Universe, this issue marked the final bow for Barry Allen as the lead protagonist before the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths. It was written by Cary Bates, a long-time architect of the character's mythos, and illustrated by Carmine Infantino, the legendary artist who co-created the Silver Age version of the character, providing a sense of closure to a storied era.

The creative intent behind the issue was to bring a definitive end to the ongoing narrative threads of the Silver Age Flash, setting the stage for the character's heroic sacrifice in the subsequent crossover event. The design and storytelling were received by fans as a bittersweet farewell, acknowledging the decades of continuity that defined the character. By returning to the collaborative pairing of Bates and Infantino, DC aimed to honor the legacy of the speedster's history while modernizing the universe for the coming changes in comic book distribution and editorial direction.