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Flash comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1-1ST
    DC Super Friends: Fast as the Flash SC (2018 Random House) Step into Reading 1-1ST

    Includes Stickers - 1st printing. Written by Christy Webster. Art and cover by Eric Doescher. Speedy DC Super Friend The Flash races to the rescue in his first Step into Reading book - plus shiny stickers! The Flash, Superman, Batman, and the rest of the DC Super Friends star in this all-new Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love learning about the Fastest Man Alive in this Step 2 reader featuring a shiny foil cover and shiny stickers! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

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    DC Super Hero Adventures Flash and the Storm of the Century SC (2020 Stone Arch Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Michael Steele. Art and cover by Gregg Schigiel.

    A storm is brewing in Central City!

    The Weather Wizard has unleashed the fury of his giant weather wand in a bid to get the city's citizens to cough up their cash. Only when his fundraising efforts are complete will he leave Central City for good. Now it's up to The Flash to outrun the lightning and bring his own thunder to the climate criminal.

    Can the Scarlet Speedster stop the Weather Wizard before the villain either robs the city blind or destroys it in the process?

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 72 pages, full color.

    Cover price $6.95.

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    Flash 100 Greatest Moments HC (2020 Chartwell Books) Highlights from the History of the Scarlet Speedster 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Robert Greenberger. Cover by Francis Manapul.

    Enclosed in these pages are 100 moments that chronicle all of the Flash's greatest feats. Flash's loves, his children, the allies like Batman and Superman that help him out in his time of need, the Rogues that give him the most trouble, other nefarious speedsters villains like Reverse Flash and Professor Zoom, and many more key characters are paid homage.

    Flash has been a key player in events like Flashpoint and Crisis on Infinite Earths, making him integral to understanding the worlds built by DC Comics.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 304 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

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    Flash Companion SC (2008 TwoMorrows) 1-1ST

    1st prinitng. By Keith Dallas. The Flash Companion details the publication histories of the four heroes who have individually earned the right to be declared DC Comics' "Fastest Man Alive" - Jay Garrick, Barry Allen, Wally West, and Bart Allen. With articles about legendary creators Shelly Mayer, Gardner Fox, E.e. Hibbard, Julius Schwartz, Robert Kanigher, John Broome, Ross Andru, Irv Novick, and all new interviews of Harry Lampert, Carmine Infantino, Cary Bates, Alex Saviuk, Mike W. Barr, Marv Wolfman, Mike Baron, Jackson Guice, Mark Waid, Scott Kolins, among others, The Flash Companion recounts the Scarlet Speedster's evolution from the Golden Age to the 21st century. Also featured are "lost covers," never before published commission pieces by Flash artists throughout the decades, a Rogues Gallery detailing The Flash's most famous foes, a tribute to late artist Mike Wieringo by Mark Waid, a look at the speedster's 1990s TV show, and "Flash facts" detailing pivotal moments in Flash history. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $26.95.

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    Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim HC (2011-2014 IDW) By Alex Raymond 1-1ST
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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Alex Raymond. IDW's Library of American Comics is producing The Definitive Flash Gordon & Jungle Jim as part of the Ultimate Alex Raymond Collection. The Definitive Flash Gordon & Jungle Jim will present every Sunday by Raymond from both classic strips together for the first time, in the oversized 12" x 16" champagne edition format. The artist's post-war modernist detective series, Rip Kirby, is currently being collected. Eisner Award-winner Dean Mullaney is editing and designing the deluxe editions. "Although Flash Gordon has been previously reprinted, this-finally-is the first meticulously remastered and restored edition that prints the strip in a large size and in Raymond's original format that includes the Jungle Jim topper. We believe this will be the definitive edition for the ages." Created by Raymond in 1934, Flash Gordon is arguably the most famous science fiction comic strip of all time. It follows adventures of the title character and his companions-Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov-as they leave Earth to discover the source of meteors that are threatening the planet, and gets waylaid on the planet Mongo, where they battle the evil Ming the Merciless. The three Earthlings encounter one strange race after another, from the water-breathing Shark-Men of the Undersea Kingdom, to the winged Hawkmen, to the ferocious Tusk-Men. All the while, Flash finds himself in the arms of one beautiful woman after another-much to Dale Arden's chagrin. Jungle Jim was created as a strip topper for Flash Gordon, and followed the life of Jim Bradley, who fought pirates, slave traders, and assorted villains in the exotic Southeast Asia of the 1930s. This neglected Raymond classic also features Jim's native cohort Kolu and femme fatale Lille DeVrille. Hardcover, 12-in. x 16-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $75.00.

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    Flash Gordon in the Caverns of Mongo HC (1936 Grosset & Dunlap) 1-1ST


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    1936. First Edition. Written by Alex Raymond. Significant for being the first novel based on the Flash Gordon comic strip. Dust jacket, frontispiece, and endpapers illustrated by Robb Beebe. Publisher's orange full cloth hardcover binding with titles stamped in black. 5.25" x 7.5", 218 pages, text with an illustrated frontispiece.

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    Flash Gordon The Complete Daily Strips HC (1988 Kitchen Sink) 1S-1ST

    Signed and numbered by Harvey Kurtzman - 1st printing. By Dan Barry and Hatvey Kurtzman. Collects the Daily strips from November 1951 to April 1953. Softcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13-in., 136 pages, B&W. NOTE Limited to 1,500 copies. Cover price $25.00.

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    Flash Gordon Vs. The Emperor of Mongo (1936 King Features BLB) A Fast-Action Story 1-1ST
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    By Alex Raymond. Softcover, 240 pages, B&W, text with illustrations, 4" x 5". Cover price $0.10.

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    Flash HC (2017- An Amulet Books Novel) An All-New Adventure 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Hocus Pocus!"

    By Barry Lyga. Cover by Cesar Moreno.

    Race into action in this all-new original adventure based on the hit CW TV series The Flash! The first in a 3 book middle-grade series, Hocus Pocus is an entirely original story which expands upon the world of the Flash and gives younger fans a new way to enjoy Central City.

    Hardcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 224 pages, Text Only.

    Cover price $13.99.

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    Flash HC (2017-2018 DC Universe Rebirth) Deluxe Edition 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Flash: Rebirth (2016) and Flash (2016 5th Series) #1-12.

    Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico and Neil Googe. Cover by Karl Kerschl.

    A new storm brews over Central City and disproves the old adage about lightning never, well...you know. Just as Barry begins to feel overwhelmed fighting crime, a new speedster debuts-but where did this amazing new friend come from? Spinning directly out of the epic events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH, the Fastest Man Alive finds himself at the center of a DC Universe at a crossroads-and reeling from the reemergence of his protégé, Wally West!

    Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 304 pages, full color.

    Cover price $34.99.

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    Flash is Caring SC (2018 A Capstone Picture Book) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Christopher Harbo. Art and cover by Otis Frampton. The Flash works hard to protect Central City, helping people in need. He is grateful for the awesome teamwork of the Justice League. His super speed makes him a super hero, but being kind and compassionate makes him a great friend. The Flash is caring in this DC Super Heroes picture book! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.95.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Flash Omnibus HC (2022 DC) By Mark Waid 1A-1ST


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    Ty Templeton Cover

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects The Flash (1987-2009 2nd Series) #62-91, The Flash (1987-2009 2nd Series) Annual #4-6, Green Lantern (1990-2004 3rd Series DC) #30-31 and 40, The Flash Special (1990), and Justice League Quarterly (1990-1994) #10.

    Cover by Ty Templeton. Back Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer.

    Experience Wally West inheriting the mantle of the Fastest Man Alive in this volume chronicling Mark Waids critically acclaimed run!

    When a freak accident gives Wally the same super-speed powers as his uncle Barry Allen, a.k.a. the Flash, Wallys journey toward becoming a true hero begins. Watch him take on terrorists, gunmen, and villains like the devious Mirror Master in these supersonic stories!

    Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,088 pages, full color.

    Credits:

    Written by Mark Waid, Craig Boldman, Gerard Jones, Len Strazewski, and William Messner-Loebs.

    Art by Greg LaRoque, Michael Collins, Mike Wieringo, Mike Wieringo, Travis Charest, Michael T. Collins, Paris Cullins, Carmine Infantino, Grant Miehm, Irv Novick, Mike Parobeck, M.D. Bright, Phil Hester, Claude ST. Aubin, Sal Vellutto, Patrick Zircher, Barry Kitson, Rob Haynes, Kris Renkewitz, Jose Marzan Jr., Roy Richardson, Dan Davis, Tim Dzon, Dick Giordano, Joe Rubinstein, Scott Hanna, John Lowe, Andrew Pepoy, Aaron McClellan, Romeo Tanghal, Ian Akin, Ken Branch, and Mike Deodato, Jr.

    Cover price $150.00.

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    Flash Rebirth HC (2010 DC) 1-1ST
    Published Apr 2010 by DC.

    1st printing. Collects Flash: Rebirth (2009) #1-6.

    Written by Geoff Johns. Art and cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

    Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver, the writer/artist team behind the blockbuster GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH and THE SINESTRO CORPS WAR, create an explosive, jaw-dropping epic that reintroduces Barry Allen as The Flash in this hardcover collecting the fast-paced 6-issue miniseries. But how will this greatest of all Flashes find his place in the twenty-first century?

    Hardcover, 168 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1
    Flash Special Edition (2014 DC New 52) 1

    The Flash Television Show Special Edition - Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO Art by FRANCIS MANAPUL The Fastest Man Alive returns to his own monthly series from the writer/artist team of Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato! The Flash knows he can't be everywhere at once, but what happens when he faces an all-new villain who really can! As if that's not bad enough, this villain is a close friend! Cover price $1.00.

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    Flash the Fastest Man Alive TPB (2023 DC) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Flash the Fastest Man Alive (2022 DC) #1-3. Written by Kenny Porter. Art by Ricardo Lopez Ortiz, Juan Ferreyra, and Jason Howard. Cover by Max Fiumara. Back Cover by Juan Ferreyra. Race through the streets of Central City in this lead-up to the hotly anticipated blockbuster The Flash! After Barry Allen's adventure with the Justice League, he's determined to become a truly skilled and inspirational hero. But new threats are arising all around Central City. Barry will need to master his powers, and fast, to face down the likes of Girder, Tarpit, and the Top! Softcover, 136 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Vol. 1 #2
    Flash The Picture Digest (1950 Andrews Associates Inc.) Digest Vol. 1 #2


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    Flash Unwrapped HC (2017 DC) By Francis Manapul 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Flash (2011-2016 4th Series) #0-8. Written by Francis Manapul a Brian Buccellato. Arta nd cover by Francis Manapul. For the first time ever, experience Francis Manapul's acclaimed run on THE FLASH through beautifully reprinted original ink art that showcases the artist's masterful skill and creative vision. Hardcover, 200 pages, B&W. Cover price $34.99.

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    Flash Year One TPB (2024 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST


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    2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects The Flash (2016-2023 5th Series) #70-75. Written by Joshua Williamson. Art and cover by Howard Porter. Barry Allen is a forensic scientist for the Central City police, whose job is to catch criminals after they've committed their crimes. Then, one night, lightning strikes--and he becomes the Fastest Man Alive! Be there for the beginning of his incredible journey in this bold new spin on his earliest adventures from the creative team of Joshua Williamson (Justice League vs. Suicide Squad) and Howard Porter (Scooby Apocalypse)! Softcover, 152 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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    First issue (of two) from the original Dynapub Flashback series. Flashback 1: Wood and EC reprints the cover of Weird Science-Fantasy #23 and three stories from Weird Fantasy series: #6 Rescued, #17 Deadlock, #8 Enemies of the Colony. These stories were originally published in 1950 and 1951. Paper cover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 20 pages, black and white.

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    Flashed HC (2016 FB) Sudden Stories in Comics and Prose 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Josh Neufeld and Sari Wilson. Art by Jessica Abel. Cover by Josh Neufeld. FLASHed is an anthology of linked flash fiction in comics and prose by 45 star cartoonists and fiction writers. Edited by Josh Neufeld and Sari Wilson, FLASHed is more than an anthology; it's a conversation among some of today's most exciting prose writers and cartoonists and between the forms of prose and comics. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 186 pages, PC/PB&W and Part Text. Cover price $24.95.

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    How Fast Is the Flash? HC (2022 DK) A Learn to Read Book 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Victoria Armstrong.

    Can you keep up with the Fastest Man Alive?

    Barry Allen might just look like a scientist, but he's really The Flash! Discover how he uses his superhuman speed to save Central City from super-villains and meet his Justice League friends. Packed with fun facts, exciting color images, simple vocabulary, and a fun quiz this Level 2 non-fiction reader will engage young fans of DC Super Heroes and help them build confidence in reading.

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color.

    Cover price $4.99.