The Flash: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 2

Well and truly established in Central City, the Flash patrols the streets at speeds faster than the human eye can see. He protects the citizens from the super-villains Abra Kadabra, Captain Cold, Mirror Master, the Pied Piper, Heat Wave, Trickster, Weather Wizard, Captain Boomerang, the Shade and the Breakaway Bandit. Also included in this collection: the first appearance of the Reverse-Flash, Eobard Thawne, and the first appearance of Kid Flash’s unique costume.
 
These expeditious epics, which mark the true beginning of a Rogues Gallery that would become a beloved aspect of the Flash’s world and his race against injustice, are gathered for the first time in this expansive collection.
 
THE FLASH: THE SILVER AGE OMNIBUS VOL 2 collects all of the Scarlet Speedster’s tales from THE FLASH #133-163 and includes a foreword by veteran comics writer Tom Peyer.

John Broome scripted the majority of the Silver Age Flash tales, beginning with the second story in SHOWCASE #4 (the issue which launched the character's new incarnation) and continuing on THE FLASH until 1970. Prior to the Flash, Broome had accumulated a lively résumé of comic book credits, including Captain Marvel and the rest of the Marvel Family, the Golden Age Green Lantern, the Justice Society of America, Captain Comet, the Silver Age revival of Green Lantern, the Atomic Knights, Batman, Star Hawkins, Rex the Wonder Dog, Detective Chimp and a variety of science fiction tales. Broome retired from comics in the 1970s and passed away in 1999.