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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
crm pages; slight (A) ct, pcs added, staples replaced, (tape on cvr and int)
Origin & 1st Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder; Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
Ruben Blades Copy


Flash Comics #1 launched the title with a typically distinctive cover, as Sheldon Moldoff depicted this new hero catching a bullet through a few simple details. Motion lines show the shape of speed, and they're 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.

Flash Comics #1 remains highly sought after and valuable in any condition. This copy from the Ruben Blades Collection has undergone slight restoration work, but retains a rich color palette. The cover's clean focal point shows the majority of wear about the edges of the cover. As noted, less than 100 copies of this vital Golden Age key are listed on the CGC Census, making each copy of this book an important and coveted collectible.

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