This Golden Age The Flash figure is released by Funko in their Dorbz x DC Universe Specialty Series vinyl figure series.
Funko introduces the Specialty Exclusive series to recognize their most special accounts and loyal retailers. Every month, two major exclusives – one POP! Vinyl and one Dorbz – will be announced. They can only be acquired from boutique retail, specialty stores, local comic book shops and qualified online retailers.
Funko's POP! figures are extremely popular among geeks, but the POP! maker is bringing some brand new adorable series to covet — The Dorbz! Opting for exquisite coloring design over sculpt, these pint-sized rascals will weasel their way into your heart as surely as they'll find their way onto your shelf! Each standard size Dorbz figure stands at ~3" tall and comes in window-box packaging to fully display each character through front and back box panels! (NOTE: Due each figure's unqiue design, the actual height of the figure may be shorter or taller than 3").
The Dorbz x DC Universe series features characters from DC Comics' famous super heroes / villains, such as Aquaman, Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Joker, Superman, Wonder Woman, etc. Collect them all!
The Flash first appeared in the Golden Age Flash Comics #1 (Jan. 1940). Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert, this Flash was Jay Garrick, a college student who gained his speed through the inhalation of hard water vapors. When re-introduced in the 1960s Garrick's origin was modified slightly, gaining his powers through exposure to heavy water. After he acquired the ability to move at superhuman speed, Jay chose to fight crime as a costumed vigilante, calling himself "the Flash". Jay Garrick has made numerous appearances in other media, including his live-action debut as a cameo on Smallville played by Billy Mitchell, and later in The Flash portrayed by John Wesley Shipp.