You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. Most comic fans know that superman actually began life in action comics. History of the flash comic book collection dc comics. Get the best deals on silver age flash comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
Geoff johns and gary frank bring the dc and watchmen universes together. Nicknamed the scarlet speedster, all incarnations of the flash possess super speed, which includes the. It was followed one week later with the release of the flash vol. Whether youre an expert or just picking up your first comic book, these guides to the best reads, screen adaptations, characters, creators, and conventions will take you from sidekick to hero. Flash, of course, rose to fame in the movies, but his origins are these lavish drawings by adventure illustrator raymond for the newspaper comic strip. Value of superhero comic books super hero comics values. Identifying the worth of your super hero comic books is a tedious business. The flash has gone through several iterations over the years, but the issue were talking about here is the golden age edition. Buy products related to flash comics and see what customers say about flash comics on. Among other things, the letter mentions that the cover price of a comic hadnt increased in 25 years. Without the flash s success and dcs revival of the entire superhero category, marvel would never have experimented with the fantastic four or spiderman. Comixology now has the first two issues of the flash vol.
Most comics that say 30c or higher on the cover are of later vintage and have limited value. The flash dc comics price guide sell my comic books. A letter from the editors of dc comics explaining why dc has increased the cover price of its comics from 10c to 12c. The flash or simply flash is the name of several superheroes appearing in american comic books published by dc comics. Nov 12, 2003 flash, of course, rose to fame in the movies, but his origins are these lavish drawings by adventure illustrator raymond for the newspaper comic strip. Due to the continuing popularity of superhero comic books, their worth can reach up to hundreds, even thousands of dollars.
The protector of central city and keystone city, fighting against evil using his superspeed and a dedicated sense of heroism. Comics price guide was the first online price guide for comic books back in 1995. Without the flashs success and dcs revival of the entire superhero category, marvel would never. Want to take a trip down memory lane, lets take a look at some great comics and see what we find on this episode of comic. But like any other form of comics, the worth of superheroes can change. Move forward for yourselves buy it here, and be sure to tell us your favorite flash and your feelings about barrys new 52 origin in the comments below. If youre new to flash comics a few things you should know. Those changes were quickly followed up and 1987 saw the publication of a new flash comic, initially written by mike baron.
The other answers take a different approach but i say start at. These stories focused not only on the flash s superhero exploits, but the state of wallys wealth. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. The best you can do is preasses your comics before deciding to seek the expertise of a. Mar 25, 2011 comixology now has the first two issues of the flash vol. Dc comics from america, the team went international, crossed genres, but eventually returned to its roots.
The series began as a silver age of comic books revival of flash comics from the golden age, which featured original flash jay garrick, and continued the numbering of flash comics with a new title and barry replacing jay. These stories focused not only on the flashs superhero exploits, but the state of wallys wealth. Browse flash comic books and pop culture items at silver age comics. Thanks to goldnboltm at comic bloc for confirming the contents of dc comics presents. How much is the comic book wolverine origins number 1 worth. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues. Secret files and origins 2010 oneshot, setting the stage for the status quo of the new series. West won a lottery, bought a large mansion, and became something of a playboy. What isnt mentioned is that comics were originally 64pages, but over the years the standard size shrank to 32pages. Mar 15, 2016 the comic book origins of the justice league. Superhero comics were at the bottom of their useful life by 1956. Five issues were the main story and one was the origin of the flash. He doesnt wear the red suit, he has a silver hat with wings on it. Not exactly what i was expecting, but worth the price for the entertainment value.
The strange thing about the comic book incarnations of the character is that there are so many different versionsjay garrick, the original flash. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings. From our humble beginnings, we have grown to the largest, most complete comic book price guide with well over 1,000,000 comics in our database. Get the best deals on flash comic book collections when you shop the. Get the best deals on silver age flash comics when you shop the largest. We have values for any marvel, dc, image, idw, darkhorse, or dell comic book that is in your collection. If you have found a pile of old flash comics, well help you figure out what they are, and what theyre worth. We monitor the fire hose of online comic book sales across various marketplaces and report on the sales of cgc and cbcs graded books in our comics price guide. We have comic books to share from the 60s 70s 80s 90s and beyond. The flash 2016 comic read the flash 2016 comic online. So ill assume you know nothing or little about flash. For each sale discovered, we match it to the specific comic in our massive database which also includes variant covers and printings. Most, if not all, of this material has been seen before, and this edition adds little to the mix.
Considering in my opinion arrow is the best comic book show on television right. To see the changes, new powers, and updated take on barry allen, pick up a copy of the flash vol. Origin and 1st appearance of the trickster in danger in the art, pencils by carmine infantino. Sadly, the joke about having flash on the ipad has been completely played out by now. New comics newest cover scans story arcs genres creators characters beta grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. Flash secret files and origins 1997 comic books mycomicshop. Tony is widely recognized as the king of bronze, and has long been an advocate for the artistic and literary merits of comic books published from the late 60s to the early 80s. This page lists prices for the first 100 issues of supermans appearances in his solo series, which began in 1939. Thats right, without this series, there probably would never have been a silver age of comics. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover.
Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. We present record sales and minimum values for the most important issues. The comic book origins of the justice league hollywood reporter. Pretty much any flash comic from the 1940s is worth good money, and those early issues are truly rare comic books. Unfollow comic books flash to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover. Want to take a trip down memory lane, lets take a look at some great comics and see what we find on. In 1956 the flash was relaunched as barry allen in the red suit everyone knows.
Marvel comic books most often increase its sales if it is promoted by an event and other media storm such as a movie or a tv series to increase the interest and value. Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Aug 31, 2019 we have comic books to share from the 60s 70s 80s 90s and beyond. Three men have held the title of the fastest man alivejay garrick, barry allen and wally west.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Dc dusted off other old heroes, and gave them new origins, new costumes and new stories. I want to start reading the flash comic books, where. Find the value of the dc comic flash comics volume 1. Flash is a name shared by several fictional comic book superheroes from the dc comics universe. The flash, lot of books all original 3 are low grade.
New listing flash 123 comic silver age flash golden age flash. I am so excited for the cws the flash im not even going to bother denying it or trying to hide it anymore. Get the best deals on silver age flash comics when you shop the largest online. Finally, after decades, marvel unveiled the origin of wolverine in this 6part miniseries. The flash has survived the golden, silver and modern ages, as well as reasonably successful if not corny television show. May 16, 2019 comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. The success of flash comic books directly heralded the return of superheroes. Anything later must be in better shape to be truly valuable. Dc comics from america, the team went international, crossed genres, but.
Spiderman 2099 second edition1st printing 200 mint condition frank millers roninbook 6. These include the later 10 cent issues and all 12 cent issues, which ended in mid1969. This version of the flash was so influential, comic book experts mark the beginning of the silver age of comics with his debut in 1956. Dc comics bought out the entire allamerican line, and the books returned to the dc label. The most famous of these is the flash, also known as the fastest man alive. Appraising your marvel comic books consumes time and money. Nov 25, 2014 to see the changes, new powers, and updated take on barry allen, pick up a copy of the flash vol. The mysterious power known as the speed force is an energy field that has, over the centuries, granted incredible powers of velocity to certain heroes.