The Flash ##137
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Gardner Fox
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson
Publication Date
June 1963
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Vengeance of the Immortal Villain!' This issue is a Silver Age key as it features the first Silver Age appearance of Vandal Savage and an early team-up between the Golden Age Flash (Jay Garrick) and the Silver Age Flash (Barry Allen).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks with color breaking; blunting and rounding at all four corners; significant edge wear and some small tears along the left spine and right edge; surface scuffing and minor creasing; noticeable tanning or foxing consistent with age; possible vertical subscription crease near the center.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (ungraded): $60 - $100; Graded (CGC/CBCS 4.0): $150 - $220
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $75 and $125 depending on eye appeal. Graded 4.0 copies have recently realized between $180 and $210 at auction.
Grading Recommendation
In its current condition, professional grading might not provide a high ROI unless it is for the sake of preservation. A professional clean and press could potentially raise the grade to a 4.5 or 5.0, but the permanent corner and edge damage limits the ceiling performance.
Notable Features
First Silver Age appearance of Vandal Savage; Justice Society of America (JSA) cameo; iconic Carmine Infantino cover art; 12-cent price variant; DC 'National Comics' logo.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1963 production. The oxidation of the paper stock (tanning) and the specific wear patterns on the 12-cent cover are consistent with legitimate copies. All trade dress (Comics Code Authority seal, logo placement) is correct.