The Flash ##8
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 2 (1987 Series)
Writer
Mike Baron
Interior Artist
Jackson Guice
Cover Artist
Jackson Guice
Publication Date
January 1988
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market with Logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Millennium' crossover event. Wally West (The Flash) deals with the Manhunters while struggling with his recent lottery win and personal life. Features Blue Trinity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks on left edge; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; minor surface wear and edge whitening; center vertical alignment shows slight waviness.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded copies typically sell for approximately $5.00 in mid-to-high grade condition on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the market value of the comic in this condition.
Notable Features
Millennium: Week 1 tie-in. Contains a 'Purple Haze!' story arc. Early Wally West as Flash issue.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s DC copper age newsprint. Features the period-correct 'Lightning Bolt' corner box. No signs of restoration or reproduction.