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Flash (1959 1st Series DC) comic books

  • Item #60564163
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    Published Jun 1961 by DC.

    Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 121 GD 2.0

    2" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Trickster Strikes Back!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; the Trickster breaks out of jail and begins a crime rampage. Secret of the Stolen Blueprint!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; Barry goes to his college reunion and must help his ex-roommate recover stolen blueprints. Letter to the editor from Funky Winkerbean artist Tom Batiuk. Infantino/Giella cover. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. Flash Facts filler page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60807596
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    Published Sep 1961 by DC.

    Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 123 0.3

    1st SA app. of GA Flash, 1st mention of Earth-2
    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. 1st Silver Age appearance of Golden Age Flash; 1st mention of an Earth-2 where Golden Age heroes live. Flash of Two Worlds!, script by Gardner F. Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Barry Allen appears at the Community Center in Central City to perform for kids, and during one of his amazing tricks, is mysteriously transported to Keystone City, a place that he recalls that the original Flash once lived; The two meet and Barry surmises that Jay lives on a parallel Earth, one that evidently Earth-1 writer Gardner Fox tuned in on when he wrote the adventures of the Flash in the 1940's; Jay tells Barry that a crime wave has hit Keystone City and asks Barry for his help. Fastest Trips Around The World! fact page. Promo for Superman Annual #3 and Secret Origins #1. Promo for Batman Annual #1, pencils by Curt Swan, Sheldon Moldoff, and Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60670940
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    Published Jun 1962 by DC.

    Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 129 FR 1.0

    1" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.

    Starts Apr 29

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. 2nd Silver Age appearance of Golden Age Flash from Earth-2 in Double Danger on Earth, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; a comet strikes the sun, endangering Earth 2 with radiation; Barry and Iris attend a costume party on Earth 1, and the proceeds are stolen by Captain Cold; Jay and Barry team up; Cameo of the JSA vs. the Key. Ad for Atom #1. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. Brave and the Bold ad with Hawkman. Letters to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor, publisher Bill Warren, and super fan Bernie Bubnis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60808302
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    Published Jun 1963 by DC.

    Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 137 FR 1.0

    4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple. Oxidation, chipping, and water damage.

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Not Wanted: High School Dropouts! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Golden Age Flash (Earth-2) crossover and Justice Society of America cameo in Vengeance of the Immortal Villain!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Vandal Savage tries to exact vengeance on the retired Justice Society; Barry goes to Earth-2 to help Jay free the other JSA members. What's The Difference Between fact page. Amazing Speeds! filler page written by Julius Schwartz. Letters to the editor from fan writer Larry Herndon, letter hack Paul Gambaccini, and comic writer E. Nelson Bridwell. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60776345
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    Published Mar 1965 by DC.

    Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 151 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Invader From the Dark Dimension, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Barry "Flash" Allen and Jay Garrick (the Flash of Earth 2) battle The Shade. GI Joe toy ad. 80 pg. Giant More Secret Origins ad. Astroforce Space Soldiers toy ad. What's the Difference Between Dumb and Mute public service announcement, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolosi. Ed Big Daddy Roth custom finishes ad. Letter from noted letter hack Guy H. Lillian III. Flash subscription ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60521983
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    Published May 1981 by DC.

    Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 297 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4145356011

    Starts Apr 29

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dick Giordano. Capt Cold's Cold Cold Flame, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Barry's dad moves in with him, and Captain Cold seemingly becomes a super-hero. Multiplex Means Multiple Choice...Death!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Bob Wiacek; Firestorm encounters Multiplex. Subscription form with Batman. Back cover Donruss baseball card ad with Mike Schmidt and George Brett. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.