Crisis on Infinite Earths Vol 1 8

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"A Flash of the Lightning"

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Crisis on Infinite Earths Vol 1 #8
November, 1985

Executive Editor

Jenette Kahn

Cover Artists

George Pérez

Writers

Marv Wolfman

Pencilers

George Pérez

Inkers

Jerry Ordway

Colourists

Anthony Tollin

Letterers

John Costanza

Editors

Len Wein, Robert Greenberger, Marv Wolfman

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Appearing in "A Flash of the Lightning"

Synopsis for "A Flash of the Lightning"

The Flash is captured, bound to a wall on the planet Qward in the Antimatter Universe. Psycho-Pirate is present, but fearful for his life. He wonders if the Anti-Monitor perished during his battle with Supergirl. Suddenly, the Anti-Monitor appears before them wearing a new battle armor. He tells the Psycho-Pirate that he will spare him - for now.

In the 30th century, the Legion of Super-Heroes monitor the partially merged five Earths. Brainiac 5 throws himself into his research, refusing to come to terms with Supergirl's death. Saturn Girl observes that his mind is in turmoil.

In the 20th century, Firestorm communicates with Vixen who finds famed robotics expert Professor T.O. Morrow. They bring Morrow to the remains of the Justice League satellite where they hope he can effect repairs upon the robot that he invented - Red Tornado. Ray Palmer is also present, and is inspecting the Tornado's body from the inside. Suddenly, something deep within the Tornado's bio-system activates and a huge explosion tears through the satellite.

Back on Qward, the Anti-Monitor supervises the construction of an Anti-Matter cannon. With this weapon, he intends on finishing off the remaining Earths. Dozens of Qward's Thunderers work as slaves to complete the weapon. The Flash meanwhile, manages to break free. He grabs the Psycho-Pirate and races off with him across the barren landscape. Moving at super-speed, he exposes the Psycho-Pirate's face to many Thunderers. He forces the pirate to warp their emotions into feelings of hatred for the Anti-Monitor. One by one, the Thunderers turn against their master, but the Anti-Monitor easily defeats them. While the villain is distracted, the Flash finds the Anti-Matter energy core that powers the cannon. Running faster than he has ever run in his life, he circles around the energy core thousands of times, turning the unstable antimatter back upon itself, destroying the cannon. The influx of energy is too much for the Flash's mortal however. He begins phasing through different points in the time stream, and before long, he loses all physical cohesion and dies. All that is left of him is his empty costume and his ring. His noble sacrifice has saved billions of lives across the Multiverse.

From beyond the walls of time and space, one being screams out in unbridled anger. The Spectre has awakened.

Notes

• This issue is reprinted in the Crisis on Infinite Earths trade paperback, as well as the hardcover edition and Absolute slipcase edition.

• Supergirl dies in Crisis on Infinite Earths #7.

• Batman and Kid Flash appear in a flashback to events from Crisis on Infinite Earths #2.

• First appearance of Firehawk's new costume.

• In this issue, Blue Devil is teleported through a spatial worm hole into the Vega star system where he meets the Omega Men. His further adventures are continued in Blue Devil #18.

Trivia

• No trivia.

See Also

• Discuss Crisis on Infinite Earths Vol 1 8 on the forums
• Cover gallery for the Crisis on Infinite Earths series

Recommended Reading

• Crisis

• Crisis on Multiple Earths
• Crisis on Infinite Earths
• Zero Hour: Crisis in Time
• Identity Crisis
• Infinite Crisis
• Final Crisis

Links and References

• Crisis on Infinite Earths article at Wikipedia
• Alan Kistler's Guide to the Crisis
• DC Canon: Crisis on Infinite Earths
• Crisis on Infinite Earths series index at the Grand Comics Database
• The Annotated Crisis on Infinite Earths

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