Flash Comics #1 (1940)
Debut of Jay Garrick as the original Flash and Carter Hall as Hawkman in the landmark premiere issue of Flash Comics.
Estimated Market Value
Live Market Benchmark$220.0K
Value Range: $15.0K (Low Raw) – $1.4M (CGC High-Grade)
Guide data reviewed July 2026. Estimates are informational and vary by edition, condition, and completed-sale timing. Read the valuation disclaimer.
Price by Condition (CGC Grade Matrix)
| Condition | Estimated Value |
|---|---|
| Poor (P 1.0) | $15.0K |
| Good (G 2.0) | $45.0K |
| Fine (F 6.0) | $140.0K |
| Very Fine (VF 8.0) | $450.0K |
| Near Mint (NM 9.4) | $1.1M |
| Mint (M 9.9) | $1.4M |
* Values are weighted market estimates based on recent auction sales and CGC slab history.
Key Issue Specifications
- Series
- Flash Comics
- Issue
- #1
- Year
- 1940
- Publisher
- DC Comics
- Writer
- Gardner Fox
- Cover Artist
- Sheldon Moldoff
Characters Featured
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Flash Comics #1 FAQ
How much is Flash Comics #1 worth?
Flash Comics #1 (1940) has an estimated average market value of $220.0K, ranging from $15.0K in low raw condition to $1.4M or higher in top CGC graded condition.
What is a high-grade CGC copy of Flash Comics #1 worth?
In Near Mint (9.4+) condition, Flash Comics #1 is valued at approximately $1.1M, with Mint (9.9/10.0) copies reaching up to $1.4M.
Why is Flash Comics #1 a key comic book?
Flash Comics #1 is a key issue because: First appearance of Golden Age Flash (Jay Garrick) and Hawkman.. Debut of Jay Garrick as the original Flash and Carter Hall as Hawkman in the landmark premiere issue of Flash Comics.