Issue: #260
Last valuation update: 2026-06-30
While searching through historical records, Eric Russell discovers a startling revelation, concerning his own family line. Exactly one century ago, in the year 1978, Russell's ancestor, Philip, as the costumed criminal, the Viper, battled the Flash. An event that would seem to be impossible, as Philip's obituary had been posted that morning. Stranger still, Philip's wedding, to Cynthia Ross, occur...
First appearances: The Viper
Creators: Julius Schwartz, Cary Bates, Ben Oda, Gene D'Angelo, Joe Giella, Irv Novick, José Luis García-López
Characters: The Viper, Barry Allen, Iris West Allen, Eric Russell