Flash ##12
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 2
Writer
Mike Baron
Interior Artist
Mike Collins
Cover Artist
Mike Collins
Publication Date
May 1988
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Wally West (The Flash) encounters Red Trinity and Kapitalist Kourier as he travels to the USSR. This issue features a 16-page 'Bonus Book' insert titled 'The Most Special Kind of Guy' by Holland and Mandrake.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible major spine stressing and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; significant corner blunting at bottom right; slight cover waviness; potential color rub and minor edge wear consistent with a mid-grade raw copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies have recently sold for around $50; raw copper-age mid-grade copies are typically found in 'dollar bins' or sold for under $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The estimated grade is approximately 5.0-6.0, which would not offset the costs of grading fees. This is a common issue with low market demand.
Notable Features
Includes a 16-page free second feature insert (Bonus Book). Cover features Kapitalist Kourier. First appearance of the Kapitalist Kourier (Anatole, Bebe, and Cassiopeia).
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard late 1980s newsprint interior and glossy cover stock. The 'Direct Edition' is indicated by the Flash logo in the UPC box area.