Flash’s story sounds familiar because its concept has been copied repeatedly. The ultimate flattery. A college student was experimenting in the chemistry laboratory. He ends up inhaling fumes that cause him to pass out. When he is recovered from the accident, he finds he has the ability to move at tremendous speeds. He decides to use his power for a good cause. He makes a snazzy costume and
begins his crime-fighting.

The Flash Comics of which Flash was of course a member along with The Justice Society of America, eventually lost their enormous popularity so that in 1949, Flash Comics disappeared. The inevitable revival came in 1956. The original storyline was revised slightly in that Flash had been inspired to become a superhero by reading Flash Comics!

In 1961, Garner Fox brought back “Flash 1" if you like, in a special story called “Flash of Two Worlds”. In it we learn that the original Flash in the context of the new story, just a hero character. The old stories became part of his subconscious from vibrations from an alternate world. Here, the adventures were real. Would the comic-buying crowd like this new twist? You bet. It is considered a classic to superhero fans everywhere.

Flashes two worlds merge eventually that lead to many guest appearances in other modern comics. Let the Fastest Man Alive grace your t-shirt today.