The Flash ##67
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 2 (1987 Series)
Writer
Mark Waid
Interior Artist
Greg LaRocque
Cover Artist
Greg LaRocque
Publication Date
August 1992
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part one of the 'Hat Trick' storyline. Wally West (The Flash) faces off against the return of his classic Silver Age nemesis, Abra Kadabra. The villain uses his futuristic technology-based magic to trap Flash.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks; minor corner blunting on the bottom right; slight edge wear along the top; visible white spine edge suggesting a slight miswrap or shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded 9.8: $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $5 as part of the semi-key Mark Waid run. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies have sold between $45 and $55 in recent months.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic is a common modern-era book with minor condition flaws, and the cost of grading exceeds the current market value for a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Notable Features
Early Mark Waid run on The Flash; return of Abra Kadabra; features a UPC-exempt box (Direct Edition label) on the bottom left.
Authentication Notes
The gloss level, paper stock, and 'Direct Edition' box are consistent with early 1990s DC Comics production standards. No signs of restoration or reproduction evident.