The Flash ##271
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk and Frank Chiaramonte
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
March 1979
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (indicated by UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Barry Allen struggles with a piece of debris embedded in his body that causes him to phase uncontrollably. The issue features Iris West and a subplot involving The Master (The Clown).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with some color-breaking ticks; blunting on the bottom right corner; some edge wear along the top; minor surface scuffing visible on the dark blue background; slightly yellowed pages based on cover edge appearance.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 7.0): $40 - $55
Recent Sales
Recent 9.0+ copies have sold for $60+; mid-grade raw copies typically sell for approximately $12-15 on eBay and at comic shows.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would likely exceed the final market value of a 7.0 copy. Only worth grading if identifying as a 9.6 or 9.8.
Notable Features
Newsstand barcode; late Bronze Age issue; features classic Buckler/Giordano art style; notable for the 'Mirror Mirror' themed cover concept.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1979 publication. Paper aging consistent with late 70s newsprint; staple alignment and UPC formatting are correct for contemporary DC Newsstand editions.