The Flash ##81
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 2 (1987)
Writer
Mark Waid
Interior Artist
Mike Wieringo
Cover Artist
Alan Davis and Mark Farmer
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Back on Track' storyline. Wally West (The Flash) teams up with Nightwing and Starfire of the New Titans to battle a criminal organization known as The Combine. This issue features the early Mike Wieringo art that defined this era of the Flash.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge with slight color-breaking ticks. Top left corner exhibits extremely minor blunting. Cover gloss is high and colors remain vibrant. No major creases or staining visible through the bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay range from $2 to $10 depending on bundle shipping. 9.8 graded copies occasionally sell in the $50 range but are not high-volume movers.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value for this issue unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 and intended for a personal registry set.
Notable Features
Guest appearances by Nightwing and Starfire. Direct Edition with 'Alan Davis' and 'Mark Farmer' signatures visible in the cover art. Early collaboration between Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s DC stock. Presence of UPC-box art (Direct Edition) and standard paper weight of the era. No signs of reproduction or tampering.