FLASH COMICS 1940-49 #1
CGC G: 2.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 12/15/2021 11:15 PM
$82,000
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: off white pgs; cvr dtchd, dried glue spine cvr; pc out 27th pg, affects story
1st appearance of Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder (Golden Age w/ origin); Sheldon Moldoff cover; Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
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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)
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off white pgs; cvr dtchd, dried glue spine cvr; pc out 27th pg, affects story
1st appearance of Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder (Golden Age w/ origin); Sheldon Moldoff cover; Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
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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Flash Comics #1 introduced the world to the Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder, Whip, and Shiera Saunders. This is a historic Golden Age key, only matched by monumental issues like Action Comics #1, Detective Comics #27, and Captain America Comics #1. Less than 100 copies of this book are recorded on the CGC Census, proving how rare of a treasure this issue is. This example earned a 2.0 CGC Universal Grade, with off-white pages. This copy has a detached cover, dried glue on the spine of the cover, and a piece out of page 27, which affects the story. These imperfections cannot detract from the beauty and historic significance of this book. The Sheldon Moldoff cover has great eye appeal, with the red and the yellow of the background, the logo, and the Flash's outfit all appearing just as crisp as they did over 80 years ago. The central image of the Flash running to save a damsel in distress from gangsters and stop a speeding bullet is still sharp and uninterrupted, despite the wear on the rest of the book, which presents much better than its given grade. A 2.5 copy of Flash Comics #1 sold for over $50,000 in 2019, and the collectibles market has skyrocketed in the two years since. This is an amazing piece of comics and pop-culture history.
Overstreet Guide 2021 GD (2.0) value = $21,400
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
1st appearance of Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder (Golden Age w/ origin); Sheldon Moldoff cover; Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
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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Click on the image below to watch the YouTube video about this item!
Flash Comics #1 introduced the world to the Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder, Whip, and Shiera Saunders. This is a historic Golden Age key, only matched by monumental issues like Action Comics #1, Detective Comics #27, and Captain America Comics #1. Less than 100 copies of this book are recorded on the CGC Census, proving how rare of a treasure this issue is. This example earned a 2.0 CGC Universal Grade, with off-white pages. This copy has a detached cover, dried glue on the spine of the cover, and a piece out of page 27, which affects the story. These imperfections cannot detract from the beauty and historic significance of this book. The Sheldon Moldoff cover has great eye appeal, with the red and the yellow of the background, the logo, and the Flash's outfit all appearing just as crisp as they did over 80 years ago. The central image of the Flash running to save a damsel in distress from gangsters and stop a speeding bullet is still sharp and uninterrupted, despite the wear on the rest of the book, which presents much better than its given grade. A 2.5 copy of Flash Comics #1 sold for over $50,000 in 2019, and the collectibles market has skyrocketed in the two years since. This is an amazing piece of comics and pop-culture history.
Overstreet Guide 2021 GD (2.0) value = $21,400
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.