Flash (1959 1st Series DC) comic books

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 110 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4530534002

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. First appearance of Kid Flash in Meet Kid Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally West visits his aunt Iris and meets the Flash. During the meeting a freak accident gives Wally super speed and he becomes the Kid Flash. Challenge of the Weather Wizard!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; the origin of the Weather Wizard. Flash Facts filler page. The Atom: Servant of Man fact page. Amazing Speeds fact page. Weather Forecast! fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 110 GD+ 2.5

1" Cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. First appearance of Kid Flash in Meet Kid Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally West visits his aunt Iris and meets the Flash. During the meeting a freak accident gives Wally super speed and he becomes the Kid Flash. Challenge of the Weather Wizard!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; the origin of the Weather Wizard. Flash Facts filler page. The Atom: Servant of Man fact page. Amazing Speeds fact page. Weather Forecast! fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 124 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4667957008

Last 10-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Space-Boomerang Trap!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Captain Boomerang is paroled from prison and invents a time-traveling boomerang; Flash and Elongated Man stop Boomerang; all three join together to battle aliens. Vengeance Via Television!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; When James Lawton is released from jail he takes revenge on those who put him in jail by using his new psi-helmet. Sea Devils #1 ad. Letter from fanzine writers Bernie Bubnis and Robert Jennings. Letter from Infantino. Amazing Speeds fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 126 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Doom of the Mirror Flash!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Mirror Master escapes prison by going to an alternate mirror dimension where the women are obsessed with mirrors. Snare of the Headline Huntress!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; while traveling on a train to his home town, Barry encounters his old girlfriend, Daphne Dean, who is now a movie star; Daphne gets kidnapped, and Flash rescues her. A letter from the editors of DC Comics explaining why DC has increased the cover price of its comics from 10c to 12c; Among other things, the letter mentions that the cover price of a comic hadn't increased in 25 years; What isn't mentioned is that comics were originally 64-pages, but over the years the standard size shrank to 32-pages. Letter from comics reviewer and fanzine publisher Donald Thompson (better known as Don). Superman Annual ad. Giant Batman Annual #2 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 126 GD 2.0

1/2" spine split from the bottom. Centerfold detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Doom of the Mirror Flash!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Mirror Master escapes prison by going to an alternate mirror dimension where the women are obsessed with mirrors. Snare of the Headline Huntress!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; while traveling on a train to his home town, Barry encounters his old girlfriend, Daphne Dean, who is now a movie star; Daphne gets kidnapped, and Flash rescues her. A letter from the editors of DC Comics explaining why DC has increased the cover price of its comics from 10c to 12c; Among other things, the letter mentions that the cover price of a comic hadn't increased in 25 years; What isn't mentioned is that comics were originally 64-pages, but over the years the standard size shrank to 32-pages. Letter from comics reviewer and fanzine publisher Donald Thompson (better known as Don). Superman Annual ad. Giant Batman Annual #2 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 127 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4667957005

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. The Reign of the Super-Gorilla!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Grodd falls in love with Boka, a female gorilla, but Boka is set to marry Solovar; Grodd uses neo-magnetic radiation to make everyone love him; Boka becomes Grodds queen, and he rules Gorilla City. The Mystery of the Troubled Boy!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally searches for his friend Tommy Elkins, who has skipped school and is missing. Amazing Speeds fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 135 VG- 3.5

1.5" Spine split from bottom.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Secret of the Three Super-Weapons, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally West communicates with an inter-dimensional being called Ryla from the world of Korydon; the Makryds have conquered Korydon and have their sights set on Earth; while fighting an alien invasion, Wally gets a new uniform. Ad for Strange Adventures and Mystery in Space. Letter from MyComicShop owner Buddy Saunders! Ad for Justice League of America and Green Lantern. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 165 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646432021

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. One Bridegroom Too Many!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Reverse Flash impersonates Barry Allen with the intent of marrying Iris West; luckily, Barry marries Iris in the end; Craig "Mr. Silver Age" Schutt has called this the greatest Silver Age wedding of all time. Lost--A Free Education! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. Caps Hobby Hints strip by Henry Boltinoff. 80 pg. Giant Justice League ad. Batman Magic Photo Kit ad. Plastic Man ad. Letter from noted letter hack Guy H. Lillian III. Caps Hobby Hints strip by Henry Boltinoff. G.I. Joe Club ad. Back cover model kit ad featuring Captain Kidd, The Frog, Forgotten Prisoner of Castelmare, and The Green Beret. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 177 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4639938017

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Swell-Headed Super-Hero, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; A strangely conceited Flash gets the big head, the result of a Trickster weapon. 80 pg. Giant Action Comics ad. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson, Jr. Showcase ad featuring the Creeper. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 178 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 80-Page Giant Issue featuring the following reprinted stories: "Land of the Golden Giants" (Script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella), in which Barry reveals his secret identity to Kid Flash; they go on a scientific expedition in South America; "Double Danger on Earth" with Jay Garrick (Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Infantino, inks by Giella); and "Captives of the Cosmic Ray" with Green Lantern (Script by Broome, pencils by Infantino, inks by Giella). Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson, Jr. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 185 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641472016

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Threat of the High-Rise Buildings, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; while vacationing in France, Barry and Iris see the Eiffel Tower being lifted off into space; other buildings take off as well; Barry and Inspector Martell of Interpol investigate. Letters to the editor from comics writers Martin Pasko and Mike Barr. Moon Walk Revell model kit ad. Showcase Presents The Phantom Stranger ad. Binky ad. DC cartoons ad. 80 pg. Giant Sgt. Rocks Prize Battle Tales ad. Batman 209 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 199 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4641472001

Cover art by Gil Kane. Flash?--Death Calling, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; A serum makes Flash appear dead. The Explosive Heart of America, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Flash must thwart a Chinese "Y-missile. Letters to the editor from comics writers Martin Pasko and Alan Brennert. Letter from noted letter hack Guy H. Lillian III. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Challengers of the Unknown and The House of Secrets ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 219 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4460590002

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Million Dollar Deathtrap, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella; Flash and villain The Top team up against Mirror Master. The Fate of an Archer, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; When Black Canary is hit by a car and desperately needs a transfusion, Green Lantern's search for Green Arrow becomes even more urgent; a report on the wreckage of the Arrow-Plane leads Green Lantern to Green Arrow. Phantom Stranger ad. Kamandi ad. Ad for Kids Magazine. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 252 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4535309018

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Double Dose of Danger, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Sue Dibny gets Flash to help her find her missing husband, the Elongated Man; unfortunately, EM has turned into a super-villain called the Molder, who can turn solid objects into putty. Hostess baseball cards ad. Star Trek Giant Poster Book ad. Showcase 94 ad with The New Doom Patrol. Swamp Thing Saga ad. The Great Superman Movie Contest ad. Memorium for artists Bob Brown and John Rosenberger, and writer Edmond Hamilton. Article on Showcase by Jenette Kahn. Sea World back cover ad with Batman, Robin, Superman and Wonder Woman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 253 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4535309019

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Don't Mess With the Melter, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The Molder, who is the villain persona of the Elongated Man, turns Flash into putty; Iris Allen must restore him to normal. Hostess baseball cards ad. The Great Superman Movie Contest ad. Mister Miracle ad, art by Marshall Rogers. Superman kite ad. Full-page Swamp Thing article by Jenette Kahn. Sea World back cover ad with Batman, Robin, Superman and Wonder Woman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 253 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4647444017

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Don't Mess With the Melter, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The Molder, who is the villain persona of the Elongated Man, turns Flash into putty; Iris Allen must restore him to normal. Hostess baseball cards ad. The Great Superman Movie Contest ad. Mister Miracle ad, art by Marshall Rogers. Superman kite ad. Full-page Swamp Thing article by Jenette Kahn. Sea World back cover ad with Batman, Robin, Superman and Wonder Woman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 255 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4621939016

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jack Abel. Flashback to Danger, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The Flash must handle Mazdans hypnosis while trying to apprehend the Mirror Master. Wonder Woman Hostess Twinkies ad. Superman Spectacular ad. Super-heroes school supplies issue. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 257 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4647444016

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. The Golden Glider's Triple Play, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Barry "Flash" Allen and wife Iris take a trip to visit Barry's parents, but are attacked by Captain Cold's sister. Penguin Hostess Fruit Pies ad. Superman vs. Wonder Woman and Rudolph tabloid ad. Amazing World of DC Comics ad. All-Star Comics 10 ad with the Huntress, Shade the Changing Man ad. Super-hero watches ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 295 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4612341025

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano. In Grodd We Trust, script by Cary Bates, art by Don Heck; Flash and gorilla pal Solovar battle one another. By The Dangerous Sea, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Bob Wiacek; Firestorm encounters the Human Typhoon. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Wonder Woman. Star Wars Fan Club ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 299N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4612342003

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dick Giordano. A Stab in the Black, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Flash forms a shaky partnership with Shade; Rainbow Raider guest-stars. The Robbery, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Dennis Jensen; A common man commits a crime that he thinks will be under Firestorm's radar. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 300 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4523309002

Carmine Infantino wrap-around cover (with inks by Dick Giordano) for 52-page giant, no ads, double-sized 25th anniversary issue. Flash-Grams; Fred Hembeck spoofs some classic Flash covers on the inside covers. 1981--A Flash Odyssey, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Smith; Flash wakes up in a hospital where the reality seems to be that he never inherited super power but instead was horribly wounded when lightning struck the cabinet of chemicals to begin his career; Origin of the Flash, Kid Flash, Elongated Man and many of Flash's Rouges Gallery; Most of the story is a recounting of the Flash comic. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 323N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Run, Flash--Run For Your Wife, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez; A Guardian warns Barry that Reverse-Flash has been freed from limbo; Barry, late for his wedding with Fiona, battles Reverse Flash, who killed Barry's first wife, Iris. All-Demons Adieu, script by Nicola Cuti, pencils by Chuck Patton and Keith Giffen, inks by Gary Martin; The black market drug storyline continues, starring the Creeper. Tron Atari 2600 ad. Dungeons & Dragons Basic and Expert Set ad. Meanwhile… column by Dick Giordano. SGT Rock vehicles and weapons toy ad from Remco. Star Wars Jedi Arena Atari 2600 ad. Lock N Chase Intellivision ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 350D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4545806006

Direct Edition. Giant-sized Final Issue. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson. Flash Flees, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank McLaughlin; This last issue of The Flash finds the titular character and his Rogues Gallery teaming up to battle Reverse-Flash in order to correct the time line; Flash reunites with his beloved Iris in the 30th century and finds peace at last. The Flash's Final Fate is in Crisis on Infinite Earths #8. Nathaniel Dusk ad. The Outsiders ad. Super Powers VHS ad. DC Challenge ad. A Life in the Funnybooks guest editorial by Roy Thomas. Super Powers action figures ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.