Flash Comics #40
In "The Man Who Could Read Faces," young Johnny Bonham stumbles upon a mysterious parchment from an Egyptian mummy, sparking a dangerous experiment that unleashes a man with the uncanny ability to read minds and decipher hidden desires. Written by Gardner F. Fox and illustrated by E. E. Hibbard, this 1943 Flash Comics tale sees the Scarlet Speedster confront a threat born from ancient secrets and modern curiosity. The cover, by Lou Ferstadt, captures the eerie tension of a man whose gaze holds more than meets the eye.
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When young Johnny Bonham steals a parchment from an Egyptian mummy and attempts to recreate an experiment based upon the symbols found within, the Flash must face the result: a man who can not only read the thoughts of others, but interpret their desires as well!
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