SHOWCASE #4
CGC VG+: 4.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Friday, 06/05/2015 12:33 PM
$13,366
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: off white pgs
Silver Age begins here; origin and 1st app. Flash (Barry Allen) & 1st app Iris West; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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Silver Age begins here; origin and 1st app. Flash (Barry Allen) & 1st app Iris West; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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off white pgs
Silver Age begins here; origin and 1st app. Flash (Barry Allen) & 1st app Iris West; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Showcase/i> #4 didn't just introduce the modern version of The Flash. This classic comic (that rarely comes up for auction) is credited with launching the Silver Age of comics that revived an entire industry. The troubling truth is that superheroes had become more of an afterthought in post-war comic books before Julius Schwartz revamped the Fastest Man Alive..
Of course, the DC editor did more than just swipe the Golden Age idea behind the Fastest Man Alive. His daring idea would lead to the notion of multiverses as DC merged their modern heroes and creations of yesterday. Showcase #4 also helped establish the playful DC spirit with a fun tale of our new Flash taking on a revamped version of the Golden Age's Turtle Man.
Today, The Flash remains one of the industry's most beloved characters. There's already much anticipation for the speedster's next big-screen incarnation in the developing DC Extended Universe. Meanwhile, this classic book remains a constant collectible as a hero comic with a heroic place in the comics industry.
Showcase 4 is one of the most important books of DC s Silver Age, dragging the publisher out of their horror-themed doldrums, and re-igniting the superhero genre which continues growing in popularity to the current day. A book with a pedigree such as this should, rightfully, take a place of honor among any collection of comic-book history. This copy is well-preserved and retains it s potent color scheme, at a grade that opens up the market to many more potential buyers than would usually compete for this gem.
Overstreet Guide 2014 VG+ (4.5) value = $4,500.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
Artists Information
High School of Art & Design alum Carmine Infantino got his start in the industry working Timely, a precursor to Marvel Comics, where he would do spot work on anthology features, in his first work at DC he helped create Black Canary and began his long-running involvement with the Flash during his Golden Age era, as well as illustrating the original Green Lantern. After the post-war comic book slump Infantino collaborated with writer Robert Kanigher and editor Julius Schwartz to help bring back superheroes and launch the Silver Age by updating the Flash in the pages of Showcase, the reboot was a huge success and led to the superhero rebirth that has continued into the modern day, Infantino's ability to capture speed and movement on a page made his Flash believable and engaging. Carmine was promoted to Art Director and then Publisher at DC over the course of his illustrious career,
Joe Kubert (Sept. 18, 1926 - Aug. 12, 2012) began his career at the age of 13. He was also an art teacher and founder of The Kubert School. He is best known for his work on the characters like Sgt. Rock, Hawkman, Tor, Son of Sinbad and the Viking Prince.
Silver Age begins here; origin and 1st app. Flash (Barry Allen) & 1st app Iris West; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Showcase/i> #4 didn't just introduce the modern version of The Flash. This classic comic (that rarely comes up for auction) is credited with launching the Silver Age of comics that revived an entire industry. The troubling truth is that superheroes had become more of an afterthought in post-war comic books before Julius Schwartz revamped the Fastest Man Alive..
Of course, the DC editor did more than just swipe the Golden Age idea behind the Fastest Man Alive. His daring idea would lead to the notion of multiverses as DC merged their modern heroes and creations of yesterday. Showcase #4 also helped establish the playful DC spirit with a fun tale of our new Flash taking on a revamped version of the Golden Age's Turtle Man.
Today, The Flash remains one of the industry's most beloved characters. There's already much anticipation for the speedster's next big-screen incarnation in the developing DC Extended Universe. Meanwhile, this classic book remains a constant collectible as a hero comic with a heroic place in the comics industry.
Showcase 4 is one of the most important books of DC s Silver Age, dragging the publisher out of their horror-themed doldrums, and re-igniting the superhero genre which continues growing in popularity to the current day. A book with a pedigree such as this should, rightfully, take a place of honor among any collection of comic-book history. This copy is well-preserved and retains it s potent color scheme, at a grade that opens up the market to many more potential buyers than would usually compete for this gem.
Overstreet Guide 2014 VG+ (4.5) value = $4,500.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
Artists Information
High School of Art & Design alum Carmine Infantino got his start in the industry working Timely, a precursor to Marvel Comics, where he would do spot work on anthology features, in his first work at DC he helped create Black Canary and began his long-running involvement with the Flash during his Golden Age era, as well as illustrating the original Green Lantern. After the post-war comic book slump Infantino collaborated with writer Robert Kanigher and editor Julius Schwartz to help bring back superheroes and launch the Silver Age by updating the Flash in the pages of Showcase, the reboot was a huge success and led to the superhero rebirth that has continued into the modern day, Infantino's ability to capture speed and movement on a page made his Flash believable and engaging. Carmine was promoted to Art Director and then Publisher at DC over the course of his illustrious career,
Joe Kubert (Sept. 18, 1926 - Aug. 12, 2012) began his career at the age of 13. He was also an art teacher and founder of The Kubert School. He is best known for his work on the characters like Sgt. Rock, Hawkman, Tor, Son of Sinbad and the Viking Prince.