The Flash #163 is an issue of the series The Flash (Volume 1) with a cover date of August, 1966. It was published on June 2, 1966.
Synopsis for "The Flash Stakes His Life--On--You!"
Inventor Ben Haddon creates a device which emits radiation which causes the people of Central City to forget the Flash. Without the belief of the people, Flash begins to fade out of existence. Haddon is free to commit robberies, then he buys a small island hideaway. Flash finds a young girl whose belief in him is strong enough to bring him back into physical existence. With the girls help, Flash is able to reverse the effects of Haddon's radiation and restore the city's belief in him. Flash then tracks down Haddon and brings him to justice.
Appearing in "The Flash Stakes His Life--On--You!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Ben Haddon (Single appearance)
- Haddon's Gunmen (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Alice
- Mrs. Prentiss
- David Gulch
- Unnamed Police Desk Sergeant
Locations:
- Central City
- South Pacific Island of Bora Balu
Items:
- Memory Wipe Radiation Ray
- Alice's Doll
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "The Day Magic Exposed Flash's Secret Identity!"
Flash is summoned to the Central City prison where he learns that Abra Kadabra has escaped by switching bodies with a 64th century police officer. Flash tracks down his foe at a magician's convention. Abra Kadabra plans to expose Flash's secret identity by removing his costume and speed. Flash manages to disguise his face before anyone sees him. Then Flash defeats Abra Kadabra. The villain is then turned over to the 64th century police officer for incarceration in his own time period.
Appearing in "The Day Magic Exposed Flash's Secret Identity!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
- Slor Disi (a 64th century police officer) (Single appearance)
- Unnamed Prison Warden
- Group of Magicians
Locations:
- Central City
- State Prison
- Earth in the 64th Century AD (Flashback only)
Items:
- 64th Century Control Pack
Vehicles: