DC · Golden Age · 1940
Flash Comics #1
DC · 1940
Noted for: Jay Garrick and Hawkman
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What is Flash Comics #1 worth?
The Flash Comics #1 is a DC 1940 graded comic. Based on 2 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $120 to $1,100. Recorded sales include a CGC 5.0 at $1,100 and a CGC 9 at $120.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.
The Flash Comics #1 in context
Why collectors care
A double Golden Age key: the first appearances of Jay Garrick, the original Flash, and of Hawkman. Two enduring DC characters and Justice Society founders debut in a single issue.
How to identify it
Flash Comics #1, cover-dated January 1940 but published November 1939, which is why sources cite both years. Not to be confused with The Flash #123 (1961), the Barry Allen "Flash of Two Worlds" issue also in this catalog.
Common mistakes
Confusing Flash Comics #1 with the later Flash series, and overlooking that this is a shared debut -- some listings price it on one character alone.
Grade considerations
A scarce 1939-40 book where restoration is common. Certification, page quality, and the restoration notation move value more than small grade differences.
Last recorded sales
2 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 2 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 20, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 5.0 | 1 | $1,100 | N/A |
| CGC 9 | 1 | $120 | N/A |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-20. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 2 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Flash Comics #1 value FAQ
What is Flash Comics #1 worth?+
Based on 2 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $120 to $1,100.
What grade sells most often for Flash Comics #1?+
CGC 5.0 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 1 sale and a recent median around $1,100.
What is the highest median grade for Flash Comics #1?+
CGC 5.0 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $1,100. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Flash Comics #1 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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