The Flash ##6
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 2 (1987)
Writer
Mike Baron
Interior Artist
Jackson Guice
Cover Artist
Jackson Guice
Publication Date
November 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Wally West (previously Kid Flash) faces off against Speed Demon (Jerry McGee) in a high-stakes kinetic battle. This issue explores the early struggles of Wally as the new Flash following Barry Allen's death in Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks along the left edge. Minor blunting on the top and bottom right corners. Light surface scuffing and modest corner wear. Overall good gloss and vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $5. High-grade slabbed copies usually fluctuate based on character interest in current media.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) exceeds the current market value of a 7.5-8.0 copy.
Notable Features
Features Speed Demon. Notable for being part of the first year of the Post-Crisis Wally West era. Direct Edition (indicated by the logo in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC copper-age print. Paper stock is standard newsprint with original staples and typical aging characteristics for 1987.