Flash #53 (1991) First Print
Flash #53 is an issue of the Flash series from DC, released August 1, 1991. Written by William Messner-Loebs with artwork by Greg LaRocque. Notable appearances include Pied Piper. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 1 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant cover.
"Fast Friends." Pied Piper reveals to Wally West that he is gay. Superman and Flash, on a mission to rescue a kidnapped Jimmy Olsen, go to the tourist town of San Felipe. Script by William Messner-Loebs, pencils by Greg LaRocque, inks by Jose Marzan Jr. Cover art by Dan Jurgens and Jose Marzan Jr.
Key Facts
- The Pied Piper reveals he is gay and is the first costumed hero to use the word to identify his sexual orientation
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