Flash #169 (April 1967, DC Comics) — FN 6.0
“Beware the Atomic Grenade!” — 80-Page Giant Full of Silver Age Mayhem
A kinetic 80-Page Giant bursting with classic Flash reprints, Flash #169 is peak Silver Age DC — a blend of wild sci-fi, villainous flair, and bright, bold Infantino linework. With a bonus two-page feature straight from Carmine Infantino himself, this oversized issue is as much a visual master class as it is a collector’s gem.
📚 Contents
Cover: Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella — Flash in motion, rendered with brisk Silver Age energy.
“Beware the Atomic Grenade!”
Writer/Artist: Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson
The Flash outruns nuclear-level danger disguised in a handheld blast.
“The Mirror Master’s Magic Bullet!”
Writer/Artist: Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella
A reflective reality-bender pits Flash against a psychedelic onslaught.
“The Man Who Claimed the Earth!”
Writer/Artist: Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson
A cosmic interloper stakes a claim on Earth — Flash pushes back against planetary annexation.
“Return of the Super-Gorilla!”
Writer/Artist: Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson
Super-gorillas? Say no more. Early sci-fi meets pulpy absurdity in this unforgettable romp.
“Plight of the Puppet-Flash!”
Writer/Artist: Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella
Abra Kadabra strings the Scarlet Speedster along in one of the weirdest Flash tales ever told.
Bonus Feature:
“How I Draw The Flash” — A two-page breakdown by Infantino, revealing his approach to motion, anatomy, and speed.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
FN (6.0) — Sturdy mid-grade copy with bright colors and solid structural integrity. Staples are firm, and interior pages remain clean and off-white. A well-loved yet display-worthy example of a Silver Age giant.
Flash #169 (April 1967, DC Comics) — FN 6.0
“Beware the Atomic Grenade!” — 80-Page Giant Full of Silver Age Mayhem
A kinetic 80-Page Giant bursting with classic Flash reprints, Flash #169 is peak Silver Age DC — a blend of wild sci-fi, villainous flair, and bright, bold Infantino linework. With a bonus two-page feature straight from Carmine Infantino himself, this oversized issue is as much a visual master class as it is a collector’s gem.
📚 Contents
Cover: Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella — Flash in motion, rendered with brisk Silver Age energy.
“Beware the Atomic Grenade!”
Writer/Artist: Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson
The Flash outruns nuclear-level danger disguised in a handheld blast.
“The Mirror Master’s Magic Bullet!”
Writer/Artist: Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella
A reflective reality-bender pits Flash against a psychedelic onslaught.
“The Man Who Claimed the Earth!”
Writer/Artist: Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson
A cosmic interloper stakes a claim on Earth — Flash pushes back against planetary annexation.
“Return of the Super-Gorilla!”
Writer/Artist: Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson
Super-gorillas? Say no more. Early sci-fi meets pulpy absurdity in this unforgettable romp.
“Plight of the Puppet-Flash!”
Writer/Artist: Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella
Abra Kadabra strings the Scarlet Speedster along in one of the weirdest Flash tales ever told.
Bonus Feature:
“How I Draw The Flash” — A two-page breakdown by Infantino, revealing his approach to motion, anatomy, and speed.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
FN (6.0) — Sturdy mid-grade copy with bright colors and solid structural integrity. Staples are firm, and interior pages remain clean and off-white. A well-loved yet display-worthy example of a Silver Age giant.
