Flash Comics (1940) No. 1
Issue Details
Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: January 1940
Cover Price: $0.10
Writer: John Wentworth
Penciller: George Storm
Cover Artist: Sheldon Moldoff
First Appearance: The Flash (Jay Garrick), Hawkman (Carter Hall), Johnny Thunder (Johnny Thunderbolt), Thunderbolt (Ylzkz), Hath-Set, Shiera Sanders, Keystone City
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Flash Comics (1940) #1 Value — Quick Raw Price Guide
| Grade | Condition | Raw Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9.4 | Near Mint | $330,000.00 |
| 8.0 | Very Fine | $231,000.00 |
| 6.0 | Fine | $99,000.00 |
| 4.0 | Very Good | $49,500.00 |
| 2.0 | Good | $33,000.00 |
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Flash Comics (1940) #1 Value FAQ
How much is Flash Comics (1940) #1 worth?
As of August 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $330,000.00; lower grades range from ~$33,000.00 (Good) to ~$231,000.00 (Very Fine).
Is Flash Comics (1940) #1 a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of The Flash (Jay Garrick), Hawkman (Carter Hall), Johnny Thunder (Johnny Thunderbolt), Thunderbolt (Ylzkz), Hath-Set, Shiera Sanders, Keystone City.
Who created Flash Comics (1940) #1?
Flash Comics (1940) #1 was written by John Wentworth, pencilled by George Storm, with a cover by Sheldon Moldoff.
When was Flash Comics (1940) #1 published?
DC Comics published it with a January 1940 cover date, originally priced at $0.10.
What is a high-grade copy of Flash Comics (1940) #1 worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $330,000.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.