FLASH COMICS 1940-49 #1
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1st appearance of Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder (Golden Age w/ origin); Sheldon Moldoff cover; Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
Metropolitan Museum of Art Copy
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1st appearance of Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder (Golden Age w/ origin); Sheldon Moldoff cover; Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
Metropolitan Museum of Art Copy
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1st appearance of Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder (Golden Age w/ origin); Sheldon Moldoff cover; Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
Metropolitan Museum of Art Copy
Flash Comics #1 marked the first appearance of The Flash with a typically distinctive cover, as Golden Age legend Sheldon Moldoff depicted this new hero catching a bullet through a few simple details. Motion lines show the shape of speed, as assisted by the bullet's stylized trajectory from a gun-happy thug in the foreground. In contrast, the accompanying origin story fills an entire panel with text to explain what's deftly shown here.
This issue also remains a top collectible (and serious investment) for introducing two of DC's biggest names: The Flash and Hawkman. The Flash, of course, has gone on to big-screen and small-screen stardom; Hawkman finally made his big-screen debut in Black Adam. Today, fans are hotly anticipating both characters' returns in James Gunn's revamping of the DC Extended Universe. This is a high-level Golden Age key that remains in short supply, with less than 100 copies in the CGC Census.
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A super key Golden Age classic! Not only is Harry Lampert's creation the Flash introduced for the 1st time in this issue, we also have the 1st appearance of Hawkman. This book has awesome eye appeal! Professional restoration includes clean and pressed, color touch, tear seals and small piece replacement.
Each comic from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibit will come with a certificate of authenticity-
It is with great pride that Metropolis Collectibles, Inc. presents the following comics exhibited in the highly viewed Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy of 2008. The exhibit examined the influence on fashion of the costumes of superheroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Captain America, Hulk, The Punisher, Iron Man, Ghost Rider and Spider-Man as represented in comic books, film and television. I am very proud to have had comic books exhibited in the Met, the premiere museum in the United States. It was long overdue and something I know will happen again in my lifetime. I worked with Batman Begins executive producer Michael Uslan to have comic books incorporated into the exhibit. I believe the comic you have in your hands holds a special place in comic history and should be appreciated for its uniqueness as the Metropolitan Museum Copy.
1st appearance of Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder (Golden Age w/ origin); Sheldon Moldoff cover; Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
Metropolitan Museum of Art Copy
Flash Comics #1 marked the first appearance of The Flash with a typically distinctive cover, as Golden Age legend Sheldon Moldoff depicted this new hero catching a bullet through a few simple details. Motion lines show the shape of speed, as assisted by the bullet's stylized trajectory from a gun-happy thug in the foreground. In contrast, the accompanying origin story fills an entire panel with text to explain what's deftly shown here.
This issue also remains a top collectible (and serious investment) for introducing two of DC's biggest names: The Flash and Hawkman. The Flash, of course, has gone on to big-screen and small-screen stardom; Hawkman finally made his big-screen debut in Black Adam. Today, fans are hotly anticipating both characters' returns in James Gunn's revamping of the DC Extended Universe. This is a high-level Golden Age key that remains in short supply, with less than 100 copies in the CGC Census.
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A super key Golden Age classic! Not only is Harry Lampert's creation the Flash introduced for the 1st time in this issue, we also have the 1st appearance of Hawkman. This book has awesome eye appeal! Professional restoration includes clean and pressed, color touch, tear seals and small piece replacement.
Each comic from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibit will come with a certificate of authenticity-
It is with great pride that Metropolis Collectibles, Inc. presents the following comics exhibited in the highly viewed Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy of 2008. The exhibit examined the influence on fashion of the costumes of superheroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Captain America, Hulk, The Punisher, Iron Man, Ghost Rider and Spider-Man as represented in comic books, film and television. I am very proud to have had comic books exhibited in the Met, the premiere museum in the United States. It was long overdue and something I know will happen again in my lifetime. I worked with Batman Begins executive producer Michael Uslan to have comic books incorporated into the exhibit. I believe the comic you have in your hands holds a special place in comic history and should be appreciated for its uniqueness as the Metropolitan Museum Copy.