The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive ##12
DC Comics • The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive Vol 1 (2006-2007)
Writer
Marc Guggenheim
Interior Artist
Tony S. Daniel
Cover Artist
Tony S. Daniel
Publication Date
July 2007
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of Full Throttle. Bart Allen (Flash) battles the Rogues who have been manipulated by Inertia. Inertia builds a machine to drain the Speed Force from Bart. This issue provides the penultimate lead-up to the death of Bart Allen in issue #13.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant color-breaking crease across the bottom right corner. Noticeable spine stress and ticks. Visible wear along the top edge of the front cover. Minor blunting at corners and slight shelf wear on the black ink of the spine.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (Current Condition): $5 - $10; Potential CGC 9.8 Value: $125 - $150
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies fluctuate between $4 and $12. High-grade (CGC 9.8) copies have recently sold in the range of $130-$160 due to the issue's bridge towards Bart Allen's death.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The significant crease on the bottom right corner and general shelf wear will prevent a high grade. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book in its current state.
Notable Features
Features Bart Allen as The Flash. Leads into the 'Death of the Flash' storyline. Key series for Bart Allen collectors. Direct Edition indicated by the barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copy. Print quality, paper stock, and color saturation are consistent with DC Comics' 2007 manufacturing standards. Correct barcode (01211) for this specific issue.