COMIC DETAILS
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Comic Description:
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Flash 128 Universal
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Grade:
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9.6
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Page Quality:
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WHITE
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Certification #:
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4279694007
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Owner:
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Mississippi Mudcats
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SET DETAILS
Owner's Description
Issue #128 from May 1962 features the origin and first appearance of Abra Kadabra in “The Case of the Real-Gone Flash.” Citizen Abra was a stage magician in the 64th Century, going by the name Abra Kadabra. Using his future science, he came back to the 20th Century and committed crimes that were often stopped by the Flash.
Due to the advanced technology of his era, there was no demand for performances by magicians, as no magic tricks could rival what could be done by simple science. However, when he heard of a recent scientific development, a time machine powered by M-Metal, which would be capable of a single trip through time, he decided to use it to go back to a time when magicians were celebrities. He invaded the laboratory where the machine was kept and used his gadgets to paralyze the scientists so that he could travel back to the 20th Century.
Abra arrived in Central City, where he quickly began impressing people with his tricks, all performed by using 64th Century technology. When they did not applaud, he would use his gadgets to make them applaud. After earning enough money to finance a series of shows, he was disappointed when no one attended due to more interesting things that conflicted with them, such as a World Series game and the dedication of a new statue in town. After reading the Picture News and determining that the best way to get publicity in Central City was by stealing things, he decided to steal the statue that was being dedicated. After the theft, he paralyzed all the witnesses, including Barry Allen, who as a result, was not able to chase after him as the Flash. Kadabra's second theft was the oldest book ever printed, newly on display at the library. The Flash arrived to stop him, but the magician used his technology to force the Flash to clap his hands and stamp his feet and made his getaway. He then announced that he would perform the greatest magic trick ever seen, and filled an entire hall full of people anxious to see what that might be. It was, in fact, a trap for the Flash. When the speedster arrived to bring him to justice, Kadabra sent him flying through space, leaving his costume behind. However, the Flash was able to use his speed to return to Earth, and after tracking Kadabra to his base, easily defeated him by putting him in the path of his own paralyzing Hypno-beam.
Our WP 9.6 is the single highest graded copy of this issue. We acquired the book in a very competitive auction from My Comic Shop in October 2023.
2024: Unfortunately, our issue’s time as single highest graded was short lived, as another 9.6 was graded by CGC and is up for auction by Heritage in September 2024.
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