The Flash ##350
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino and Klaus Janson
Publication Date
October 1985
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Final issue of the original Flash (Volume 1) series before the Crisis on Infinite Earths reboot. This issue concludes the multi-year 'Trial of the Flash' storyline. Barry Allen is found guilty of manslaughter but escapes to the 30th Century to be reunited with Iris West.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; significant blunting and wear on the bottom right corner; some light surface scuffing on the green background; mild edge wear along the top.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20.00 - $35.00; Graded 9.8: $150.00 - $200.00; Estimated as-is (6.0 mid-grade): $15.00 - $25.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw mid-grade copies range from $15 to $30. Recent CGC 9.8 sales have averaged around $180, while mid-grade slabs (7.0-8.0) settle around $40-$60.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading in current condition. The visible spine damage and corner wear likely cap the grade at a 6.0 or 6.5. Grading fees would exceed the market value of the slab. Best kept as a raw reader/collector copy.
Notable Features
Extra-sized finale; 75 cent cover price; features DC 50th Anniversary logo; final issue of the series launched in 1959; conclusion of the longest storyline in Flash history.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1985 DC production. Exhibits standard Newsprint interior pages and the 'Direct Edition' logo in place of a barcode (the Superman-head logo). Staple placement appears original.