The Flash ##332
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino / Dick Giordano
Publication Date
April 1984
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Newsstand box contains 'The New DC' logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A continuation of the 'Trial of the Flash' era. Barry Allen is missing and being sought via reward posters. The story features a guest appearance by Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) and pits Flash against the Pied Piper.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible light spine stress/ticks; slight blunting on upper right and lower right corners; minor surface scuffing on the flat blue background; cover maintains good gloss and registration.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded (9.8): $75.00 - $120.00
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded copies in similar condition have sold for $8 - $15; CGC 9.8 copies average approximately $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.8 is guaranteed. Grading costs would likely exceed the market value for a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Notable Features
Guest appearance by Green Lantern; Carmine Infantino interior art; notable 'Reward Poster' cover design.
Authentication Notes
The direct edition logo (no barcode) and price point ($0.75) are consistent with authentic 1984 DC Comics copper-age stock.