382 – Black Canary Solo

A panel from Flash Comics #92, December 1947
A panel from Flash Comics #92, December 1947

After 6 months as a supporting cast member of Johnny Thunder, Black Canary is given a solo feature in Flash Comics #92 (December 1947), replacing Johnny Thunder. Here is where we first learn that Black Canary is actually florist Dinah Drake. Her love interest is also introduced: Larry Lance, a private investigator who falls in love with the Black Canary, a trope that feels very much like the Blonde Phantom. Black Canary no longer wears a domino mask, I guess her blonde wig is enough to fool the smitten Larry Lance.

Another panel from Flash #92, December 1947
Another panel from Flash #92, December 1947