The Flash ##316
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino
Publication Date
December 1982
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - 'Where The Action Is' logo)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Speed of Doom!' where Barry Allen faces off against the villain Dr. Alchemy (Albert Desmond). This issue continues the Bronze Age adventures of the second Flash.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with color breaking, significant color-breaking crease in the upper left corner near the DC logo, blunting on the top and bottom right corners, and light surface wear/scuffing on the blue background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12; Graded (9.6+): $50 - $75
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3 to $10 plus shipping on eBay. Recent high-grade CGC 9.8 sales range between $80 and $110.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approx. $25-$40 plus shipping) would likely exceed the market value of a mid-grade (6.0-7.0) copy of this specific issue.
Notable Features
Features art by the legendary Carmine Infantino. Direct Edition copy indicated by the 'Where The Action Is!' graphic in the lower left instead of a barcode.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1982 DC publication. The paper stock shows age-appropriate light tanning, and the color registration on the masthead and Infantino's signature logo is consistent with period printing.