"FLASH COMICS" #1 JANUARY 1940 CGC 0.5 POOR (FIRST FLASH, HAWKMAN & JOHNNY THUNDER).
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Winning Bid:
$15,430.62 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
10
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 15, 2018 9:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #225 - Part 2
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Item Description
DC. First appearance and origin of The Flash (Jay Garrick) in "Origin Of The Flash" story. First appearance of Hawkman and Shiera Saunders (who would go on to become Hawkgirl) in "The Origin Of Hawkman" story. First appearance of Justice Society of America member Johnny Thunder in "The Kidnapping Of Johnny Thunder" story. First appearance of Whip in "Origin Of The Whip" story. Gardner Fox and John Wentworth stories. Sheldon Moldoff cover and art w/additional art by Harry Lampert and Dennis Neville. Cream to off-white pages. Spine of cover completely split and front cover reattached w/five extra staples added after manufacturing. Back cover detached. Front cover has two magazine dealer inkstamps. Easily one of the most important Golden Age comic books, featuring the first appearance of the Golden Age Flash and Hawkman.
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