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 (magazine) component of TwoMorrow's "Comic Book Artist" magazine. Thomas reprised his role as editor, with Schelly becoming associate editor. In spring 1998, "Alter Ego" volume 2 debuted as a flip-book with "Comic Book Artist". This arrangement lasted for five issues, which have subsequently been collected into a book: "Alter Ego: The Comic Book Artist Collection" (TwoMorrows Publishing, 2006) . "Alter Ego" became its own magazine again in 1999, again with Thomas as editor, and formatted as a glossy magazine. It is published by TwoMorrows Publishing. "FCA", the Fawcett Collectors of America fanzine, is published as part of "Alter Ego". Schelly has