The Clock King on the Flash

We continue our look at the characters set to appear on the first season of the Flash, see the rest on our Flash TV Series Character Guide page.

The Clock King who already made a guest appearance on Arrow made his first comic book appearance in World Finest Comics #111 which hit newsstands in August 1960. He was created by Lee Elias and France Herron. This issue of World Finest is valued at around $200.


First Appearance
William Tockman, The Clock King, battled Green Arrow and Speedy in his first appearance. The story titled " The Crimes of the Clock King" is about the Clock King being successful in a series of crimes, besting Green Arrow and Speedy, until he traps them in his headquarters, where the archers escape his trap and capture The Clock King.

About the Clock King

Born William Tockman, Clock King spends his early years taking care of his invalid sister until he finds out he himself has only six monts tomlive. Hebdecides that before he dies he is going to,provide for his sister. usingnthe correct timing he robs a local bank but is caught by the Green Arrow. 

While in prison his sister succumbs to her illness and Tockman finds out he is not terminally ill. Angered by all this he seeks revenge on Green Arrow.

As the Clock King, Tockman becomes a member of the Injustice League. A team of SuperVillians that are defeated time and again by the Justice League. Clock King later joins the Suicide Squad.

On the Flash Series
Robert Knepper will reprise his role from Arrow. Best know for his role on Prison Break, Knepper joins former PB co-star Wentworth Miller who will be playing Captain Cold.

You can continue to build your Flash TV series collection by picking up a copy of World Finest #111, along with the various other first appearance and don't forget to watch the Flash.

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Flash Comics #1 - One of the Rarest Comics

We have been discussing in recent posts which comic would be the fourth most important. See those that we have looked at already, Which is Fourth?

Flash Comics #1 is one of the legendary rarest comics in the world. Published in January 1940, Written by Gardner F. Fox, penciled & inked by Harry Lampert, Flash Comics #1 featured the first appearance of the Flash, along with the first appearance of Hawkman. It was printed in a very limited number of copies, and over the years has become sought after by collectors.

Like most comics of the 1940's Flash Comics was an anthology book, it contained an assortment of different stories which contained different characters.

Here are a list of the stories contained in Flash Comics #1

"Origin of the Flash", Written by Gardner F. Fox, penciled & inked by Harry Lampert. This 15 page story sees The Flash face the Faultless Four, who have kidnapped Joan Williams' father. We also see how Jay Garrick becomes the Flash.

Origin of the Flash

"The Disappearing Plane", Written by Gardner F. Fox, penciled & inked by Sheldon Moldoff. This 6 page story stars Cliff Cornwall

"The Origin of Hawkman", Written by Gardner F. Fox, penciled & inked by Dennis Neville. A 12 page story that is the first appearance of Hawkman, in the story weapons collector and research scientist Carter Hall discovers that he is the re-incarnation of an ancient Egyptian. Shires Sanders who would become Hawkgirl also makes her first appearance in this story.

"The Kidnapping of Johnny Thunder" Written by John B. Wentworth, penciled & inked by Stan Aschmeier. 10 page story about Johnny Thunder.

"Warfare in Space, Part 1" a two page text story Written by Gardner F. Fox, penciled & inked by Sheldon Mayer.

"The Demon Dummy, Part 1"  Written, penciled & inked by Ed Wheelan.

"The Origin of the Whip"  Written by John B. Wentworth, penciled & inked by George Storm. 10 page story about the Whip,  Rod Gaynor decides to take on the guise of the Whip a famed adventurer from the past in order to help the poor from unscrupulous viglantes.

On March 12, 2010, a CGC highest graded Flash Comics #1 so far with a Near Mint plus grade (9.6) was sold at an auction for $450,000. Lower grades can be added to your collection for much less, a 5.0 sold for $14,000. 

This issue contains the first appearance of three key DC comic characters, The Golden Age Flash, Hawkman and Hawkgirls secret identity. One of the most important comics in history but is it the fourth most important. You tell us? Leave an opinion below or email us at Farleyclan003@yahoo.com

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The Justice League of America are big Groot fans!

The Guardians of the Galaxy's resident tree has become some popular that even DC comics superpowers the Justice League of America have become fans. I think this is a cosplay.

Actually this was taken from Justice League of America #9 released in 1961 but they sure do look like Groot.

If you have any other Groot inspired images please email the to us with your story, farleyclan003@yahoo.com

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My Wantlist Top 100 for the hundredth post

To celebrate our 100th post I decided to give the readers a glimpse into my want list and offer readers the opportunity to share the top 10 on their Want list, we will post them in upcoming entries.

So below is the top 100 things we are hunting for they are by no means in any particular order.
Some are on the list because I can't actually find them, others because I can't afford them yet.
Hope you enjoy and hope you share yours.

1. Showcase #4 - First  Silver Age Flash, Barry Allen

2. The Flash #105 

3. All-Flash #1

4. Giant Size Invaders #1

5. Flash New 52 #1 Sketch Variant

6. Showcase #8 - 1st App. Captain Cold

7. Reverse Flash Uni-Formz

 

8. Black Flash Uni-Formz

 

9. The Flash #110 - 1st App. Kid Flash

10. Giant Size X-Men #1

 

11. Iron Fist #14 - 1st App. Sabertooth

12. Carded Superpowers Flash 

13. New Mutants #98 -1st App. Deadpool

14. Defenders #1

15. The Flash #111

16. Mister Miracle #1

17. New Gods #1

18. Super Powers Mister Miracle

19. The Incredible Hulk #181 -1st App. Wolverine

20. Justice League Unlimited Vulcana figure

21. Brave & The Bold #28 - 1st Justice League of America

22. Showcase #13

23. Showcase #14

24. Funko Pop Vinyl Reverse Flash

25. Funko Pop Vinyl Blue Lantern Flash

26. Funko Pop Vinyl White Lantern Flash

27. Heroclix White Lantern Flash

28. Replica Metal Flash Ring

29. Justice League Unlimited Doomday Figure

30. Justice League of America #1

31. Superman #199 - Flash Race

32. Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1 - 1st App. Power Man

33. Power Man & Iron Fist #50

34. Worlds Finest #198 - Superman/Flash Race

35. Worlds Finest #199 - Superman/Flash Race

36. Justice League Unlimited 3-Pack - Flash/ Capt. Cold/Capt. Boomerang

37. Mego Thor

38. Brave & Bold #29

39. Brave & Bold #30

40. The Flash # 106

41. The Flash # 107

42. Flash New 52 #2 Sketch Variant 1:200

43. Smallville Impulse Figure

 

44. Dc Superheroes The Flash Figure

45. The Silver Age of Dc Comics Hard Cover

46. The Flash #123

47. Justice League of America #11 - Scribblenauts variant cover

48. Aquaman #18

 

49. Adventures of Jerry Lewis #112 - Flash App.

 

50. Batman Alarm Clock (Had it as a kid)

 

See the rest of the list by clicking on 51-100

Comic Shop Review - Comic Book Jones, Staten Island

Comic Book Jones is the comic shop that you want in your neighborhood. It's where you want to go to pick up your new issues each week. They have everything you could ask for plus a weekly Podcast  that focuses on comics.

The best part of Comic Book Jones is its friendly knowledgable staff. Whether you have been shopping there for years ( with a $1,500 credit) or it is your first visit, you will feel welcome.

High End Merchandise - CBJ carries an assortment of Bowen figure and other high priced statues. They also have some very unique custom made 3D pieces of art based on famous comic book covers. If you look around the ceiling you will see tons of busts and statues, so if you don't see it ask.

Comics - They carry all the current DC, Marvel and other brands plus some local published stuff. The  shelves also have the last couple of months issues behind current months, still at cover price. CBJ also has a large collection of back issues going back as far as Silver Age and they are always getting more older issues. They had almost the entire Amazing Spider-man run not to long ago.

Toys - Tons of Pop! Vinyls, along with all the major comic related toy lines. Lots of Walking Dead stuff. If you don't know what the Walking Dead is get out from under the rock and go find out!Really enjoying the Mego throwback line and TMNT are back!

Other stuff - If it has been released in the last couple of years CBJ has it. T-Shirts, posters, bottle openers dvds, and many other things with all your favorite characters. Who amount us doesn't  need a zombie bottle opener?

Comic Shop Grade = A

CBJ is a nice combination of old school family run comic shop and modern day everything in one place comic store. If you are near the store play them a visit, you will not be disappointed.

Also of note CBJ runs many different sales throughout the year: Wednesdays is 10% everything. Big movie premiers they have a party and pick the sale price which can range between 10% and 60%. Their biggest day is Black Friday, huge sales if you can stand long lines, worth it.


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DC Comic Bombshell Variant Covers - June 2014

In June DC Comics released bombshell variant covers for a number of their major titles.
These covers are perfect homages to World War II and a great way to spot light all their female characters.  I have two daughters and showcasing the strength of the female characters is something that should be done more often.

Here is a complete list of all the issues, good luck on hunting all these variants down.

• Action Comics #32
  

• Detective Comics #32

• Green Lantern #32

• Batgirl #32

 

• Batman #32

• Green Lantern Corps #32

• Justice League United #2

• Superman/Wonder Woman #9

• Batman and Ra’s al Ghul #32

• Batman/Superman #12

• Batwoman #32

 

 

• Harley Quinn #7

• Red Hood and the Outlaws #32

• Wonder Woman #32

• Aquaman #32

• Catwoman #32

• Justice League Dark #32

 

• Superman #32

 

• The Flash #32 

• Good luck on your hunt!

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