The Flash ##4
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 2 (1987)
Writer
Mike Baron
Interior Artist
Jackson Guice
Cover Artist
Jackson Guice
Publication Date
September 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Wally West (the third Flash) faces off against the Kilg%re, a sentient electronic virus/alien lifeform. The story concludes the 'Kill the Kilg%re' arc. This issue is notable for its early exploration of Wally West's struggles with his speed and metabolism after the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks, significant blunting and rounding of the bottom-right corner, minor foxing/discoloration on the top white border, and cover surface wear including a possible light subscription crease or horizontal handling fold near the center.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Fine grade have sold for $2-$5. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies typically sell in the $65 range but have low volume as it is not a major key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of shipping and grading fees far exceed the market value of the book in this mid-grade condition. It is a great reader copy or filler for a run.
Notable Features
Includes a 'Who Watches the Watchmen?' promotional blurb in the bottom-left corner; features the Kilg%re; Direct Edition (indicated by the logo in the UPC box).
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1980s DC copper-age publication. Paper stock shows age-appropriate off-white coloration; ink saturation and 'The Flash' logo font are consistent with genuine 1987 printings.