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Cover: Jon Blummer

Flash Comics #5

May 1940 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Case of the Murderous Art Collector," the Flash races to stop The Vandal, a dangerously obsessive art collector whose ruthless pursuit of rare masterpieces drives him to murder. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by E. E. Hibbard, this 1940 issue blends pulp intrigue with early superhero action, showcasing the Flash’s speed and sharp instincts. The cover by Jon Blummer captures the tension of a crime that’s as much about obsession as it is about crime.

Contains 8 stories
Case of the Murderous Art Collector
12 pp · Superhero
Boleau (introduction)The Vandal (villain, introduction)

In "Case of the Murderous Art Collector," the Flash races to stop The Vandal, a ruthless collector whose obsession with acquiring priceless art drives him to extreme measures—especially when the artists themselves become his next targets. With the fate of creative minds hanging in the balance, the speedster must outwit a foe whose greed knows no bounds.

Get the King
6 pp · Detective-Mystery
Sport Dolan
The Kidnapping of Ione Craig
10 pp · Superhero
Ione CraigAbdul Ben Hathor (villain, death), Hassan Ibn Sadah (villain, death)

In "The Kidnapping of Ione Craig," Hawk tracks a female secret agent into the hidden city of Alamut, where an ancient league of assassins plots to eliminate the world’s leaders. The story unfolds with tense intrigue as Hawk navigates a web of espionage and danger in a place long buried from history.

G-Man Johnny
6 pp · Humor, Superhero
Herman DarlingMrs. ThunderSimon P. ThunderCut Perce (villain)Perce's gang (villains)

In "G-Man Johnny," young Johnny takes up his father's mantle as a G-Man, diving into a baffling case where a gang has stolen not just a safety deposit vault—but his dad right along with it. With a mix of humor and heroics, the story follows Johnny as he steps into the spotlight, armed with nothing but determination and a knack for getting into trouble.

The Mephisians Attack
3 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Rod RianKarinPilotar Andres of the Moon PatrolCommandant Elmus of the Sky PoliceChan
The Snow King
6 pp · Adventure
The Snow King (villain, introduction)
You Can't Get Away with It!
8 pp · Adventure
Judge ThompsonBeth BryantCommissioner Stanley GrimlyDavid ThomapsonTony Madera
Judge Frawd's Court
7 pp · Adventure
Judge Frawd

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $629
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $14,613*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $9,380*
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $6,509*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 none in existence
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CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $2,377*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $1,995*
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $1,450*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $1,379*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 3 in census $1,022*
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $911*
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $807*
CGC 2.5 · 2 in census $653*
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $556*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $427*
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $357*
CGC 0.5 · 2 in census $280*
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Cast · 12 characters

Full credits

artist, inker E. E. Hibbard
cover pencils, inks Jon Blummer

Reprints

Reprinted in The Great Comic Book Heroes #[nn] (1965), Golden Age Flash Archives #1 (1999), Golden Age Hawkman Archives #1 (2006), The JSA All Stars Archives #1 (2007)

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