Flash Comics #12 CGC 3.0 Conserved (Dec 1940) — E.E. Hibbard Hawkman WWII Cover
1-Cent Opening Bid • NO RESERVE • Flying L Comics Golden Age Auction Event
| Publisher |
DC Comics |
| Issue / Date |
Flash Comics #12 — December 1940 (Golden Age) |
| Grade / Pages |
CGC 3.0 Conserved • Cream to Off-White Pages |
| Cover / Art |
E.E. Hibbard cover and art • Stories by Gardner Fox & John Wentworth |
| Conservation Notes |
Leaf casting to interior & cover; paper fibers stabilized; archival deacidification applied |
| Certification # |
Available upon request |
Exceptionally Rare Golden Age DC: According to the CGC census, there are
only 29 graded copies of Flash Comics #12. True early DC key featuring Hawkman in WWII action — rarely offered for public sale.
Why Collectors Love This Book
- Striking E.E. Hibbard Hawkman World War II battle cover — an iconic early superhero image from 1940.
- Early DC Golden Age issue published just months before the Justice Society of America’s debut.
- One of the toughest pre-war Flash Comics issues to find — only 29 graded copies exist.
🔬 “Conserved” vs. “Restored” — Why It Matters
Conserved means professionally stabilized with archival, reversible techniques to halt deterioration and preserve originality.
Restored adds or replaces missing material to improve appearance.
On this copy, leaf casting re-integrated weakened paper fibers and stabilized the book’s integrity.
The process was performed using museum-grade conservation methods to ensure long-term stability while preserving authenticity.
Result: E.E. Hibbard’s original inks and vintage 1940 paper remain completely authentic,
while the comic has been scientifically preserved for decades to come.
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Auction Terms
| Opening Bid |
$0.01 |
| Reserve |
None |
| Duration |
7 Days |
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