The Flash #No. 321
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino
Publication Date
May 1983
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Market)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Barry Allen (The Flash) faces off against the Mirror Master. The story is titled 'The Most Dangerous Man Alive!' and features Kid Flash as a supporting character.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, minor dusting/soiling on the top edge of the white cover, and a slight vertical wave possibly indicating mild humidity exposure or storage pressure.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.6+): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fall between $2 and $10 depending on bulk lot vs individual sale. 9.8 graded copies have sold in the $75 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value for this specific non-key issue does not currently justify the $25-$40 cost of grading unless it is a guaranteed 9.8 specimen.
Notable Features
Features an iconic Carmine Infantino cover. This copy is a Direct Market edition as indicated by the 'Where the Action Is!' DC graphic in the UPC box area.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with period-accurate 60-cent price point, Canadian price variant also listed, and standard newsprint oxidation patterns visible on the page edges.