The New Flash ##1
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 2 (1987 Series)
Writer
Mike Baron
Interior Artist
Jackson Guice
Cover Artist
Jackson Guice
Publication Date
June 1987
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Newsstand-style UPC box with logos)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the second Flash series following Crisis on Infinite Earths. This issue features Wally West taking on the mantle of The Flash after the death of Barry Allen. It establishes Wally's new power levels and his win in a lottery, leading into his career as a public superhero.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5 to 8.0 range)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks on the left edge. Minor corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the yellow background. The cover lacks the high-gloss pop of a 9.0+ copy but remains flat with vibrant colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (9.8): $120 - $160; Graded (8.0): $40 - $50
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $15-$22. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $150 range due to the volume's historical importance.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in current condition. The visible spine ticks and corner wear likely cap the grade at an 8.0, where the cost of grading exceeds the market value. Best kept in a high-quality bag and board.
Notable Features
Key issue: First appearance of Wally West as the primary Flash in his own series. First appearance of Vandal Savage in this volume. Features 'From the pages of Legends' branding.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC copper age production. Correct 75 cent price point and Canada/UK price variations in the box. Interior paper is likely the standard newsprint of that era which may show slight tanning.