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",
The Vision and the Scarlet Witch series. The comic book was more focused on family drama than superhero exploits. Magic was also a common topic but it was toned down in comparison with Englehart's run on "Doctor Strange". Englehart lamented that the Scarlet Witch's motherhood did not stick, as the children were killed shortly after he ended writing the character. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch The Vision and the Scarlet Witch is the name of two limited series published by Marvel Comics. They starred the Vision and the Scarlet Witch, two longtime members of the Avengers. The first limited series was published in November 1982,