SHOWCASE #4
CGC VF-: 7.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 12/16/2021 9:42 PM
$67,000
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20
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow pgs
1st appearance of The Flash (Barry Allen) w/ origin; 1st app. Iris West; 1st Silver Age comic book; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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1st appearance of The Flash (Barry Allen) w/ origin; 1st app. Iris West; 1st Silver Age comic book; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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ow pgs
1st appearance of The Flash (Barry Allen) w/ origin; 1st app. Iris West; 1st Silver Age comic book; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Showcase #4 isn't just the first appearance of the Flash (and forensic chemist Barry Allen). This classic comic is credited with launching the Silver Age of superhero comics that revived an entire industry. The troubling truth is that costumed heroes had become more of an afterthought in the struggling post-war comics industry. That all changed when Julius Schwartz dared to bring back the Fastest Man Alive..
Of course, the DC editor did more than swipe the Golden Age concept of the Flash. Schwartz's 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.
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This Showcase #4 earned a 7.5 Universal Grade from CGC, bearing impressive off-white pages. The classic Infantino and Kubert cover looks stunning here, with the reds, yellows, and oranges adorning the new Silver Age Flash who just jumps off the page. The cover copy, including the title, logo, and CCA stamp, all appear stunningly sharp. Very minor spine stress shows along the left edge but does not detract from both how wonderful this copy looks and how historically significant it is.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VF- (7.5) value = $58,900
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.
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
1st appearance of The Flash (Barry Allen) w/ origin; 1st app. Iris West; 1st Silver Age comic book; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Showcase #4 isn't just the first appearance of the Flash (and forensic chemist Barry Allen). This classic comic is credited with launching the Silver Age of superhero comics that revived an entire industry. The troubling truth is that costumed heroes had become more of an afterthought in the struggling post-war comics industry. That all changed when Julius Schwartz dared to bring back the Fastest Man Alive..
Of course, the DC editor did more than swipe the Golden Age concept of the Flash. Schwartz's 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.
Click on the image below to watch the YouTube video about this item!
This Showcase #4 earned a 7.5 Universal Grade from CGC, bearing impressive off-white pages. The classic Infantino and Kubert cover looks stunning here, with the reds, yellows, and oranges adorning the new Silver Age Flash who just jumps off the page. The cover copy, including the title, logo, and CCA stamp, all appear stunningly sharp. Very minor spine stress shows along the left edge but does not detract from both how wonderful this copy looks and how historically significant it is.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VF- (7.5) value = $58,900
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.
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