The Flash #268 [Whitman]
(December 1978)

DC, 1959 Series
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Volume
30
Price
0.40 USD
Pages
36
Indicia Frequency
monthly
Publisher's Age Guidelines
Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Indicia / Colophon Publisher
DC Comics Inc.
Brand
Whitman W [with Face]
Editing
Joe Orlando (managing editor); Julius Schwartz (editor); E. Nelson Bridwell (associate editor)

Issue Notes

This issue is a variant of The Flash (DC, 1959 series) #268. There exist further variants:

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

The Flash / cover / 1 page (report information)

Pencils
Al Milgrom (signed)
Inks
Dick Giordano (signed)
Colors
Tatjana Wood
Letters
?; typeset

Job Number
S-3012
Genre
superhero
Characters
Flash [Barry Allen]; criminal dressed as Wildcat [Ted Grant]; criminal dressed as Green Lantern [Alan Scott]
Reprints
Keywords
comic books

Indexer Notes

Colors credit provided by Anthony Tollin.

Cover and splash page have an image of Flash Comics (DC, 1940 series) #26 (February 1942). One bystander is drawn to resemble editor Julius Schwartz.

Move It! Steer It! Shift It! Build It! (Table of Contents: 1)

Lego Expert Builder Series / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (photo)
Inks
? (photo)
Colors
? (photo)
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for toys.
On inside front cover.

Riddle of the Runaway Comic (Table of Contents: 2)

The Flash / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Script
Cary Bates (credited)
Pencils
Irv Novick (credited)
Inks
Frank McLaughlin (credited)
Colors
Gene D'Angelo (credited)
Letters
Mike Stevens (credited)

Job Number
S-2992
Genre
superhero
Characters
Flash [Barry Allen]; criminal dressed as Wildcat [Ted Grant]; criminal dressed as Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Barney Sands; unnamed comic book collectors; unnamed criminals
Synopsis
A comic book is coated with a teleportation chemical and criminals try to steal it at a comic book convention, but The Flash thwarts the plan and gets copies of the book for both himself and his neighbor, Barney Sands.
Reprints
Keywords
comic books

Indexer Notes

Includes an image of Flash Comics #26 (February 1942).

Free Wacky TV Show Cards (Table of Contents: 3)

Hostess Snack Cakes / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for Hostess snacks from Continental Baking Company.
On first page between pages 4-5 of story.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 4)

DC Comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
?

Indexer Notes

House ad for Detective Comics #481 and The Unknown Soldier #222, both on sale September 28th, with covers shown.
On second page between pages 4-5 of story.

It's Fun for Every One! (Table of Contents: 5)

Blammo Soft 'n Sugar Free bubble gum / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for gum.
On first page between pages 8-9 of story.

You Won't Believe It's an Airgun! (Table of Contents: 6)

Crosman guns / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for b*b guns from Crosman division of Coleman.
On second page between pages 8-9 of story.

"When you make your move, do it in style." (Table of Contents: 7)

Converse shoes / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Characters
Tony Dorsett

Indexer Notes

Ad for shoes from Converse division of Eltra, with testimonial from NFL football player.
On first page between pages 10-11 of story.

[Next Month...This Month...and Every Month!] (Table of Contents: 8)

DC Comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 2 pages (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?; ? (photo)
Inks
?; ? (photo)
Colors
?
Letters
?

Characters
Superman (photo of Christopher Reeve)

Indexer Notes

House ads for the second Superman Movie contest and DC comics. Shows covers of 6 comics.
On second and third pages between pages 10-11 of story.

Subscribe (Table of Contents: 9)

DC Comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset

Indexer Notes

House ad for Famous First Edition Superman #1 and subscriptions to DC Comics.
On fourth page between pages 10-11 of story.

Holy Taste Buds! (Table of Contents: 10)

Clark candy bars / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for candy bars from D. L. Clark division of Beatrice Foods and radio-controlled cars available for proof-of-purchase.
On top of first page between pages 12-13 of story.

The DC Super Heroes Poster Book (Table of Contents: 11)

Crown Publishers / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Characters
Superman; Batman; Wonder Woman; Batgirl; Aquaman; Robin; Flash; Lex Luthor; The Riddler; The Joker; Dr. Sivana

Indexer Notes

Advertisement for "The DC Super Heroes Poster Book", by Harmony Books imprint of Crown Publishers. Notes that the introduction is by Isaac Asimov, price is $5.95, and it contains 24 color posters.
On bottom of first page between pages 12-13 of story.

Write Right Now! (Table of Contents: 12)

advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Characters
Charles Atlas

Indexer Notes

Ads in classified format for coins and currency, body building, x-ray spex, comics, and more. Sanford Schwarz & Co. agent.
On top of second page between pages 12-13 of story.

Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke! (Table of Contents: 13)

Grit / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for sales people for Grit newspaper.
On bottom of second page between pages 12-13 of story.

Pick Up Sticks. (Table of Contents: 14)

Slim Jim / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Jack Davis ?; ? (photo)
Inks
Jack Davis ?; ? (photo)
Colors
?; ? (photo)
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for meat snacks.
On top of first page between pages 16-17 of story.

Be a Draftsman (Table of Contents: 15)

North American School of Drafting / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (photo)
Inks
? (photo)
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Characters
Gary B. Bidleman

Indexer Notes

Ad for draftsman training course with testimonials.
On bottom of first page between pages 16-17 of story.

Write Right Now! (Table of Contents: 16)

advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ads in classified format for high school rings, body building, comics, action figures, stamps, toy putty, The American Red Cross, and more. S. Schwarz & Co. agent.
On second page between pages 16-17 of story.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 17)

Flash-Grams / letters page / 1 page (report information)

Script
Bob Rozakis (credited)
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset

Job Number
#S-3017
Genre
superhero
Characters
Flash [Barry Allen]
Synopsis
Letters regarding Flash #263 from : Tony Edwards; Dave Blanchard; and Al Schroeder III, with an illustration.

Volume 78 Issue 36 - Week of September 4, 1978 (Table of Contents: 18)

The Answer Man; Daily Planet; Direct Currents / in-house column / 0.8 page (report information)

Script
Bob Rozakis
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
Bob Rozakis; Anthony Tollin (production)

Characters
Superman; Sinestro; Bob Rozakis; Madame Xanadu
Synopsis
Information on upcoming DC comics, with a question and answer column and a cartoon.

Earn a Star Wars Micro Electronic Digital Watch (Table of Contents: 19)

Youth Opportunity Sales Club / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for sales people for Christmas cards and gifts.

Watch the Explorers Come to Life (Table of Contents: 20)

Carter's / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Colors
?
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for coloring sets from Carter's Ink Company division of Dennison Manufacturing Company.
On inside back cover.

Build the Stars of TV's Battlestar Galactica (Table of Contents: 21)

Monogram Models, Inc. / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (photo)
Inks
? (photo)
Colors
? (photo)
Letters
typeset
Editing
?

Indexer Notes

Ad for spaceship models.
On back cover.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 22)

Hembeck / comic story / 0.2 page (report information)

Script
Fred Hembeck
Pencils
Fred Hembeck
Inks
Fred Hembeck
Colors
?
Letters
?

Genre
humor; superhero
Editing
Related Scans
Series Information
Table of Contents
  1. 0. [no title indexed]
    The Flash
  2. 1. Move It! Steer It! Shift It! Build It!
    Lego Expert Builder Series
  3. 2. Riddle of the Runaway Comic
    The Flash
  4. 3. Free Wacky TV Show Cards
    Hostess Snack Cakes
  5. 4. [no title indexed]
    DC Comics
  6. 5. It's Fun for Every One!
    Blammo Soft 'n Sugar Free bubble gum
  7. 6. You Won't Believe It's an Airgun!
    Crosman guns
  8. 7. "When you make your move, do it in style."
    Converse shoes
  9. 8. [Next Month...This Month...and Every Month!]
    DC Comics
  10. 9. Subscribe
    DC Comics
  11. 10. Holy Taste Buds!
    Clark candy bars
  12. 11. The DC Super Heroes Poster Book
    Crown Publishers
  13. 12. Write Right Now!
  14. 13. Remember How Many Times You Felt Left Out Because You Were Broke!
    Grit
  15. 14. Pick Up Sticks.
    Slim Jim
  16. 15. Be a Draftsman
    North American School of Drafting
  17. 16. Write Right Now!
  18. 17. [no title indexed]
    Flash-Grams
  19. 18. Volume 78 Issue 36 - Week of September 4, 1978
    The Answer Man; Daily Planet; Direct Currents
  20. 19. Earn a Star Wars Micro Electronic Digital Watch
    Youth Opportunity Sales Club
  21. 20. Watch the Explorers Come to Life
    Carter's
  22. 21. Build the Stars of TV's Battlestar Galactica
    Monogram Models, Inc.
  23. 22. [no title indexed]
    Hembeck
This issue was modified by
  • Peter Croome
  • Jochen G.
  • Mike Nielsen
  • Dan Stevenson
  • Jim Van Dore