The Flash #176 is an issue of the series The Flash (Volume 1) with a cover date of February, 1968. It was published on December 5, 1967.
Synopsis for "Death Stalks the Flash!"
The Flash must enter the dream of his ailing wife to save her from a dream of Death.
Appearing in "Death Stalks the Flash!"
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Antagonists:
- Dan Bolton (Single appearance)
- Death (In dream sequence only)
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Synopsis for "Professor West--Lost, Strayed, or Stolen?"
Prof. Ira West remembers where a forgetful crook has stashed his loot, which helps the thief considerably, but necessitates the Flash having to save the professor.
Appearing in "Professor West--Lost, Strayed, or Stolen?"
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Antagonists:
- Thieves (Single appearance)
- Robbie (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Central City Police Department
- Dr. Binzo (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Central City
- Memory Institute of Central City (Single appearance)
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Synopsis for "Open the Door, Earthman!"
This story is reprinted from Mystery in Space #34.
Appearing in "Open the Door, Earthman!"
Featured Characters:
- Unnamed Earthman (Single appearance)
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- Unnamed Aliens (Single appearance)
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Items:
- Alien rayguns
Vehicles:
- Alien spacecraft
Notes
- The first two stories were reprinted in Showcase Presents: The Flash Vol. 4.
- "Death Stalks the Flash!"
- In John Broome's first version of this script, Iris Allen died. Editor Julius Schwartz was initially supportive of the idea, but later changed his mind and had the story rewritten so Iris lives.[1]