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The Flash #40 (of 1000000)

Philosopher's Stone
July 31st, 1990

The Flash #40 (of 247)

Philosopher's Stone
July 31st, 1990

Volume:
The Flash (1987)
Publisher:
DC Comics
Number:
40 (of 247)
Name:
Philosopher's Stone
Aliases:
Cover date:
July 31st, 1990
Store date:
Unknown
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"Philosopher's Stone." Wally and Linda go to the reformed Alvin Desmond's house and find more than they bargained for. (Desmond used to battle Barry Allen as Dr. Alchemy.)

Notes:

  • Both Alvin and Albert Desmond appear in this issue.

Characters in issue

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Doctor Alchemy
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Dr. Marlena Tims
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Easy Martin
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Linda Park West
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Mason Trollbridge
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Speed Demon
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Tina McGee
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Wally West

Concepts in issue

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Alchemy
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Artificial Intelligence
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Flash
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Fringe Science
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Modern Age of Comics
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Speed Force

Locations in issue

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Central City
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Keystone City
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Laboratory

Objects in issue

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Flash Costume Ring
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Philosopher's Stone

Authors

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Bill Messner-Loebs writer
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Brian Augustyn editor
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Glenn Whitmore colorist
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Greg LaRocque artist, penciler, cover
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José Marzán, Jr. artist, inker, cover
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Tim Harkins letterer

Characters first appearance

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Dr. Marlena Tims
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Easy Martin