Auctions: comic books in 'Flash', graded by CGC

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1078E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Kaplan Variant Cover.

Label #4546989005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mark Waid, Mariko Tamaki. Art by Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, Skylar Patridge. Cover by AL Kaplan. Two worlds in peril; only one can be saved. Teaming with his fellow Justice Leaguer, Mr. Terrific, to defend against Aethyr's deadly machinations, the Man of Steel is left on the defensive and out of options. Superman must choose which realm to save: Earth or the Phantom Zone! Plus, Supergirl falls under the spell of Koncept! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2081064021

Direct Edition. "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4443268007

First 50c cover-priced issue. Race to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Continued from the previous issue. In the 25th century, Superman secretly helps Flash deal with Professor Zoom, before the two head off again across time after Iylar, who is trying to reach the past and end an alien civil war before it began. Flash wants to make sure Iylar makes it through time, so that the Zelkot do not destroy Earth. Superman wants to ensure the war begins so that the Volkir visit Earth in the past and seed life on it. After a number of stops across time, Superman and Flash catch up to Iylar, stop him from preventing the war, and neutralize the aliens' threat against the Earth in the present. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy; Brainiac 5; Wildfire; Mon-El; Cosmic Boy; Princess Projectra]; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne]; Iylar; a Zelkot; a Volkir. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 105 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4575289012

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First issue in the Silver Age Flash series. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 1st appearance of the Mirror Master in Master of Mirrors, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Flash battles Sam The Mirror Master Scudder. Conqueror from 8 Million B.C.!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; John Haines frees Katmos from his suspended animation and he begins his plans to take over the world. Amazing Speeds fact page by Julius Schwartz. Flash Facts filler page by Julius Schwartz. Birds In Flight fact page. Nature Wonderland fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 156 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0970600008

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Super-Hero Who Betrayed the World!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Aliens from the planet Gyr come to Earth to capture Flash to power their time machine. The Hip Way to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Speed Kings of the Animal Kingdom filler page, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolosi. 80 pg. Giant Justice League ad. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. Bob Hope subscription ad. Speed Kings of the Animal Kingdom fact page. G.I. Joe club ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 223 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4630414017

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Make Way for the Speed-Demons!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Dr. Light impersonates three speed record holders to lure Flash into a trap to trigger a weapon against the Justice League, but Flash figures out the plot in time to defeat Dr. Light; Flash races a car, a boat, and a plane. Doomsday...Minus Ten Minutes!, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Dick Giordano; GH=DRO is stranded on Earth and requires emerald energy to power his transporter belt, so he engages Green Lantern to obtain the power. Full-page ad for The Shadow #1. Plop! ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713544002

Direct Edition. On his way to deliver a heart for transplant, Wally West comes across Vandal Savage. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Mike Baron, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Teen Titans cameo. Guice/Mahlstedt cover. Cover price $0.75.

Flash One-Minute War Special (2023 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4205859015

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Foil Variant Cover. Written by Jeremy Adams. Art by Various. Cover by Serg Acuna. A lot can happen in 60 seconds...as the Flash event One-Minute War rages on, writer Jeremy Adams gives you further insights into the alien speedster race that has invaded Central City, and how the Flash Family fights back! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 199 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4701981009

1st Superman vs. Flash race. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Superman's Race With the Flash!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; a very close race by the two fastest super-heroes; brief Justice League appearance; the first Superman/Flash race. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.