Flash Gordon ##1
King Comics • Flash Gordon Vol. 1 (King)
Writer
Al Williamson
Interior Artist
Al Williamson
Cover Artist
Al Williamson
Publication Date
September 1966
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the original King Comics series. Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr. Zarkov return to the planet Mongo to continue the fight against Ming the Merciless and his green-skinned forest minions.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible water damage/staining on the bottom edge and lower right (wavy texture), spine stress with color breaks, blunted corners (especially top right), and surface soiling/foxing consistent with age. Significant spine roll is likely.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50 | Graded: $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent 4.0 (VG) copies have sold between $35 and $55. Higher grades (9.0+) fetch significantly more, often exceeding $400.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in its current state due to visible water damage (staining) which severely caps the grade. A professional press might help the waviness but won't remove the staining.
Notable Features
First issue of the King Comics publication run. Features iconic art by Al Williamson, who is legendary for his work on the character. Features 12c cover price.
Authentication Notes
Authentic King Comics 1966 publication. The paper stock shows natural tanning, and the ink quality is consistent with the four-color offset printing process used in the Silver Age.