The Flash #123 (1961) CGC 4.0 - First Earth-2 Flash Appearance

Product Description:

Own a key piece of comic history with The Flash #123 from 1961, graded CGC 4.0! This iconic issue features the first appearance of the Earth-2 Flash, an essential addition for any serious DC Comics collector.

In Flash of Two Worlds, Iris West hosts a charity function at the Central City Community Center, but the hired magician for the children’s event fails to show up. Barry Allen suggests that the Flash might be able to step in, and after quickly donning his costume, the Flash entertains the orphans with super-speed tricks. However, things take an unexpected turn when the Flash vibrates between dimensions and finds himself on an alternate Earth, where the Golden Age Flash, Jay Garrick, is a real superhero. Barry meets Jay, who reveals that strange crimes have been plaguing Keystone City, involving villains like the Thinker, the Fiddler, and the Shade—old foes of Jay Garrick. Barry offers to help Jay investigate these crimes. The Flashes work together to stop the criminals, including a robbery at the Jarvis estate and a destructive rampage by the Fiddler. They eventually catch the villains, but not before a dramatic showdown. In the end, Barry returns to his Earth, sharing the incredible story with Iris and suggesting that writer Gardner Fox might turn it into a comic book.

Key Features:

• Title: The Flash #123
• Publisher: DC Comics
• Year: 1961
• Grade: CGC 4.0 (Good) – Displays some wear and creasing, but still a very collectible piece
• Key Issue: First appearance of the Earth-2 version of the Flash (Jay Garrick), a pivotal moment in the DC multiverse
• Storyline: The Flash #123 introduces the concept of the multiverse to the DC Universe, as Barry Allen (the Flash of Earth-1) meets Jay Garrick (the Flash of Earth-2) in an epic story that changed comic history.
• Condition: CGC-certified 4.0 grade ensures solid preservation, with some age-related wear visible. The comic remains highly readable and displays its vintage charm.

Why You’ll Love It:

• The Flash #123 is a cornerstone of the Silver Age of Comics and a key issue for both Flash fans and collectors of DC's multiverse history.
• The introduction of the Earth-2 Flash, Jay Garrick, is a crucial moment in the DC timeline, offering insight into the foundation of the multiverse that would become a staple of modern DC storytelling.
• With its CGC 4.0 grade, this comic offers collectors a chance to own a significant, collectible piece of comic book history at a more accessible price point than higher-grade copies.

Collector’s Note:

• The Flash #123 is a must-have for fans of the Flash, DC Comics’ multiverse, and Silver Age comics. This issue has gained in value over time, especially given its historical significance in the broader DC Universe.
• An affordable way to own a piece of comic history, especially considering its importance as a first appearance.

Perfect For:

• Serious DC Comics collectors looking to complete their Flash or Silver Age collections
• Fans of The Flash TV series and comic storylines
• Collectors who appreciate the historical significance of the DC Multiverse
• Comic book investors seeking to own key first appearances in affordable grades

Item Number: 89767754

Category: Comic Book

Item Location: Back Wall Graded Comic Box