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
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'Back on Track'. Wally West (The Flash) teams up with Nightwing and Starfire of the New Titans to battle the high-tech criminal organization known as The Combine. This issue features the early chemistry between Wally West and Dick Grayson.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks visible along the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight surface wear/shelf wear visible through the protective bag. The cover retains good gloss and color vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.6+): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $2 and $5 on eBay. Graded 9.8 copies occasionally reaching $50-$60, but sales are infrequent.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40) exceed the current market value of the comic. It is best kept in its current bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Features Nightwing and Starfire guest appearance. Interior art by fan-favorite artist Mike Wieringo. Direct Edition copy (no UPC barcode, replaced by logos).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s DC stock. Colors are consistent with the period; standard bronze age/modern transition newsprint interior with a semi-glossy cover. No signs of restoration or reproduction detected.