Flash Comics #1

Flash Comics

Issue 1: Origin Of The Flash

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff

The origin and first appearance of one of DC's iconic super heroes takes place here. Jay Garrick, the original Flash, and his beloved Joan Williams, are introduced in a story by Gardner Fox and Harry Lampert! Also, in this issue: The first appearance and origin of Hawkman and Johnny Thunder!

Release Date: January, 1940

Detective Comics #309

Detective Comics

Issue 309: The Mystery Of The Mardi Gras Murders

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ A carnival masquerade is a place for fun and laughter, but Batman and Robin find grim trouble instead! Death moves among the masqueraders, and it strikes unexpectedly!

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ The Dynamic Duo must solve a murder mystery upon chasing an escaped convict to the Gotham City Mardi Gras carnival, with the assistance of photographer Vicki Vale, who has just returned from Europe. Vicki provides picture evidence of the murderers, and using this, Batman and Robin are able to track down the killers across the carnival.

☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ When the criminals are captured, Batman is crowned as the king of the carnival along with Batwoman as his Queen, but Vicky is also invited to partake in the honors. A Batwoman - Vicky Vale feud lies in the horizon!

Release Date: September, 1962