Harry Lampert: Father of The Fastest Man Alive

November 15, 2004 8:04 AM

"He based it on the character in mythology ... the wings on his feet ... He had no idea how big it would be."

RIP, Harry Lampert - Creator of The Flash.
posted by grabbingsand (9 comments total)

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posted by matteo at 8:08 AM on November 15, 2004

You say he's gone, but he'll always be with us.
posted by Smart Dalek at 8:37 AM on November 15, 2004

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(That's a . at speed)
posted by robocop is bleeding at 8:40 AM on November 15, 2004

I sometimes forget how long some of these characters have been around. The Golden Age flash remains a favorite character. Nice work, Mr. Lampert.
posted by Joey Michaels at 9:54 AM on November 15, 2004

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posted by Stynxno at 10:13 AM on November 15, 2004

He has become one with the Speed Force.
posted by WolfDaddy at 1:11 PM on November 15, 2004

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posted by zoogleplex at 2:22 PM on November 15, 2004

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posted by davros42 at 2:30 PM on November 15, 2004

And don't forget the pretty good -- tho short-lived -- TV series in 1990/1991.
posted by davidmsc at 6:36 PM on November 15, 2004