After reading an article in "Clamor" magazine, that makes the Flash seem less than a hero, the Scarlet Speedster decides to retire. Suddenly, crime runs rampant, believing that they have nothing to fear.....that is until Muscleman appears on the scene.; A giant Djinn appears on the scene to challenge Muscleman, and the new hero finds himself really outclassed. The Flash decides to come out of retirement to deal with the Djinn, but when he discovers the foe is a mechanized man, it only reinforces his sudden retirement.; Muscleman suddenly turns crook and challenges the Flash to a one-on-one confrontation. But when the Flash arrives, the Scarlet Speedster is shocked to discover that Muscleman is squaring off against another.; When Jay Garrick learns who Muscleman really is, he immediately drops his retirement and decides to help the new hero successfully complete his final case.