The Flash ##333
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino / Klaus Janson
Publication Date
May 1984
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of 'The Trial of the Flash' storyline. Barry Allen's public image in Central City is being systematically destroyed as part of a plot to turn the citizens against him. Mob violence erupts against a statue of the Scarlet Speedster.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks. Slight rounding of the bottom left corner. Minor surface scuffing visible on the red background. Horizontal edge wear along the bottom. Overall flat and vibrant but with multiple small handling defects.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.0+): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold on eBay for approximately $5.00 plus shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would exceed the market value of the book. It is a common Copper Age issue with low market demand.
Notable Features
Features the 'Trial of the Flash' arc. Includes a 'The New DC... There's No Stopping Us Now' promotional logo box. Direct Edition (indicated by the logo in the UPC area).
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1980s softcover newsprint publication. The coloring, staple placement, and logo branding are consistent with DC Comics of the mid-1980s.