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1 dated observation—one point does not establish a trend. Last recorded 2026-10-06. Source record #2335962
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| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | $32,624.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_10_0_valueguide | 1940-12-01 |
| 4.0 | $430.20 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_4_0_valueguide | 1940-12-01 |
| 9.2 | $3,585.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_2_valueguide | 1940-12-01 |
| 9.6 | $27,605.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_6_valueguide | 1940-12-01 |
| 9.8 | $25,095.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_8_valueguide | 1940-12-01 |
| RAW | $315.88 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 1940-12-01 |
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Graded population
CGC records 46 graded copies for Flash Comics #12 (1940). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
Flash: "Trouble in Kurtavia"
Nural invades Kurtavia; Kurtavia recruits the Flash; Flash invades Nural, and entirely defeats the Nuralian Army and Navy, with no loss of life. Peace is declared between Nural and Kurtavia. | Appearing1 = **Featured Characters:** * Flash) **Supporting Characters:** * **Antagonists:** * Nuralian forces **Other Characters:** * Kurtavian Ambassador * kurtavian General ** Kurtavian Infantry **Locations:** * New York City ** Kurtavian Embassy (3 miles from Jay Garrick's home) * Atlantic Ocean * Kurtavia ** Kurtavian Army HQ (a tent) * Nural ** Nuralian Army Base ** Nuralian Navy Base ** Nural (city of) **Items:** * Nuralian Battle Plans **Vehicles:** * two ocean liners * at least five Nuralian submarines one disabled
| Appearing2 = **Featured Characters:** * Les Watts) **Supporting Characters:** * **Antagonists:** * **Other Characters:** * **Locations:** * **Items:** * **Vehicles:** *
| Appearing3 = **Featured Characters:** * Johnny Thunder) ** Thunderbolt) **Supporting Characters:** * Daisy Darling) **Antagonists:** * **Other Characters:** * Herman Darling * Mrs. Darling * Grover De Lillys **Locations:** * **Items:** * **Vehicles:** *
| Appearing4 = **Featured Characters:** * Whip) **Supporting Characters:** * Marissa Dillon) * King) **Antagonists:** * **Other Characters:** * Running Elk * Duncan Sage **Locations:** * **Items:** * **Vehicles:** *
| Appearing5 = **Featured Characters:** * King) **Supporting Characters:** * **Antagonists:** * Witch) * Edward Greer **Other Characters:** * Evans * Jan Opdorp **Locations:** * **Items:** * Evans Emeralds **Vehicles:** *
| Appearing6 = **Featured Characters:** * Cliff Cornwall) **Supporting Characters:** * Goldie **Antagonists:** * Captain Wolf **Other Characters:** * **Locations:** * Philippines ** Manila **Items:** * **Vehicles:** *
| Appearing7 = **Featured Characters:** * Hawkman) **Supporting Characters:** * Shiera Sanders) **Antagonists:** * Doc Halliday * Betty Tremont **Other Characters:** * Tommy Rogers **Locations:** * **Items:** * **Vehicles:** *
| Notes = * **The Flash:** "Trouble In Kurtavia" is reprinted in Golden Age Flash Archives 1). ** In Earth-Two's version of the months leading up to WWII, the Axis Powers included: Baralia, Bulgonia, Dukalia, Luxor, Napkan, Nastonia, Nural, Oxnalia, Syronia, Thoria, Toran, Twerpany, and others. ** Neutral nations of that same era included: Kurtavia, Numark, San Monte, and others. ** At the time of this story, early 1940, the Spear of Destiny's Sphere of Influence had not yet been established by Adolf Hitler) and the Dragon King), thus the Flash was free to rove at will across Europe. ** Jay Garrick's home is placed in New York City based on its having a waterfront on the Atlantic Ocean, per page 2 panel 8. * ***Hawkman:** "The Heart Patient"* is reprinted in Golden Age Hawkman Archives 1). * First appearance of **King Standish**) in his iconic costume. * Also appearing in this issue of *Flash Comics* were: ** "The Moon King's Trophy, Part I" starring Jack Raymond) by Evelyn Gaines (text story) ** "Minute Movies. Manhattan Madness" by Ed Wheelan | Trivia = | Recommended = | Links =
Creative credits
Writers: Don C. Cameron, John B. Wentworth, John B. Wentworth, Gardner Fox, Gardner Fox, Gardner Fox
Interior art: Stan Aschmeier, Homer Fleming, Harry Lampert, John Ayman, Sheldon Moldoff, Everett E. Hibbard
Source records & attribution
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COMICBASE: comicbase:436135
GCD: 1134
PANEL PROFITS: 2335962