Flash (comics) 1956, DC Comics successfully revived superheroes, ushering in what became known as the Silver Age of comic books. Rather than bringing back the same Golden Age heroes, DC rethought them as new characters for the modern age. The Flash was the first revival, in the tryout comic book "Showcase" #4 (Oct. 1956). This new Flash was (Barry Allen), a police scientist who gained super-speed when bathed by chemicals after a shelf of them was struck by lightning. He adopted the name "The Scarlet Speedster" after reading a comic book featuring the Golden Age Flash. After several more appearances in "Showcase",
Alter Ego (1986 video game) magazine's Charles Ardai described it as "fascinating the first time out" but repetitive later. "Info" gave the Commodore 64 version five stars out of five, describing it as "some of the most broadly theraputic and consciousness-raising software available", and "very entertaining". The reviewer concluded "I would recommend this wholesome software to anyone old enough to read". The game was also positively reviewed by Zzap!64 magazine. It was awarded a 98% overall rating with the comment "Original, unusual, compelling, varied... C'est La Vie!" Alter Ego (1986 video game) Alter Ego is a role-playing video game released by Activision in 1986. It