In The Flash #261 (May 1978), a new hero named the Ringmaster appears and seemingly defeats the villain Golden Glider. The story, titled "The Lure of the Ringmaster!", follows Flash as he deals with both a vengeful Golden Glider and this mysterious new rival. The issue marks the first appearance of the Ringmaster.
Key plot points of the issue include:
Golden Glider's Revenge: The story is part of a larger, ongoing storyline focused on Golden Glider's revenge against the Flash for the death of her lover, the Top.
The Rival: A flamboyant new crimefighter, the Ringmaster, uses gimmick rings to make a flashy debut, and his easy defeat of the Golden Glider stirs feelings of professional jealousy in the Flash.
Iris's Infatuation: Iris Allen interviews the Ringmaster, who puts on a charismatic, flirtatious display for her. This further increases the Flash's jealousy.
The Twist: At the end of the story, it is revealed that the Ringmaster is a creation of the Golden Glider as part of her plot to emotionally torment the Flash. The issue ends on a cliffhanger, to be continued in the next issue.
In The Flash #261 (May 1978), a new hero named the Ringmaster appears and seemingly defeats the villain Golden Glider. The story, titled "The Lure of the Ringmaster!", follows Flash as he deals with both a vengeful Golden Glider and this mysterious new rival. The issue marks the first appearance of the Ringmaster.
Key plot points of the issue include:
Golden Glider's Revenge: The story is part of a larger, ongoing storyline focused on Golden Glider's revenge against the Flash for the death of her lover, the Top.
The Rival: A flamboyant new crimefighter, the Ringmaster, uses gimmick rings to make a flashy debut, and his easy defeat of the Golden Glider stirs feelings of professional jealousy in the Flash.
Iris's Infatuation: Iris Allen interviews the Ringmaster, who puts on a charismatic, flirtatious display for her. This further increases the Flash's jealousy.
The Twist: At the end of the story, it is revealed that the Ringmaster is a creation of the Golden Glider as part of her plot to emotionally torment the Flash. The issue ends on a cliffhanger, to be continued in the next issue.
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