Posted By Dan Greenfield on Sep 20, 2025 | 1 comment

A li’l 35th ANNIVERSARY tidbit for you…

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UPDATED 9/20/25: The Flash, starring John Wesley Shipp, debuted 35 years ago, on Sept. 20, 1990. Perfect time to reprint this piece from July 29, 2023 — Dave Stevens’ birthday. And don’t miss the brand-new THE FLASH AT 35: 13 Exceptional Moments From the Beloved 1990 Series. Dig it. — Dan

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The late, great Dave Stevens was born 68 years ago, on July 29, 1955. Everyone knows his Rocketeer work and most of his other art but there’s a little footnote to his career that a lot of fans may not be aware of: He designed the hero’s costume for the 1990 TV series The Flash, starring John Wesley Shipp.

You can click here for the whole story, courtesy of our pal Mike Cecchini of Den of Geek, but dig this side-by-side look:

Here’s a version that didn’t make the grade:

Pretty neat, eh?

I’d say so.

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NOTE

— The Curious Case of When SUPERMAN Met the ROCKETEER. Click here.

— DAVE STEVENS and the Greatest BATMAN Cover There Never Was. Click here.