FLASH COMICS 1940-49 #1
CGC NM-: 9.2
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 06/03/2014 1:00 PM
$182,000
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/w pgs; very minor amt ct cvr, very minor amt glue spn; Second highest graded
1st appearance of Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder (Golden Age w/ origin); Sheldon Moldoff cover; Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
John Wise Collection
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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)
John Wise Collection
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ow/w pgs; very minor amt ct cvr, very minor amt glue spn; Second highest graded
1st appearance of Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder (Golden Age w/ origin); Sheldon Moldoff cover; Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
John Wise Collection
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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This book signaled the arrival not only of the Flash but also one of the other most popular characters of the era, Hawkman, who continues to loom large in the DC universe to this day. Flash Comics 1 also gives us both of their origin stories, a factor that invariably raises the interest and value of a given issue. As most fans of comics are aware of Flash being the "fastest man alive", and his role in resurrecting DC with his re-invention in the Silver Age, they know this is where it all began, a must-have comic for any serious collector. The bright color scheme of this kinetic cover highlights the action as the baddies lurk in the darkness of the foreground. This is a great find, at a very high-grade, of an issue that rarely comes to market in such incredible condition.
Overstreet Guide 2013 NM- (9.2) value = $170,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 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.).
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 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
1st appearance of Flash, Hawkman, Johnny Thunder (Golden Age w/ origin); Sheldon Moldoff cover; Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
John Wise Collection
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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This book signaled the arrival not only of the Flash but also one of the other most popular characters of the era, Hawkman, who continues to loom large in the DC universe to this day. Flash Comics 1 also gives us both of their origin stories, a factor that invariably raises the interest and value of a given issue. As most fans of comics are aware of Flash being the "fastest man alive", and his role in resurrecting DC with his re-invention in the Silver Age, they know this is where it all began, a must-have comic for any serious collector. The bright color scheme of this kinetic cover highlights the action as the baddies lurk in the darkness of the foreground. This is a great find, at a very high-grade, of an issue that rarely comes to market in such incredible condition.
Overstreet Guide 2013 NM- (9.2) value = $170,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 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.).
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 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