The Flash ##277
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Don Heck
Cover Artist
Dick Giordano
Publication Date
September 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (15p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Barry Allen (The Flash) encounters a duplicate of himself in the story 'The Self-Destruct Flash'. The issue also features a Firestorm backup story titled 'The Night the City Froze' by Gerry Conway with art by Al Milgrom.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and ticks with some color break; blunting at top and bottom left corners; visible edge wear on the right side; minor surface scuffing and light staining visible on the lighter areas of the cover; centerfold and staples appear intact based on cover alignment.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded: $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Standard cents-copy editions in mid-grade typically sell for $8-$12. UK price variants carry similar value but have a smaller niche market of variant collectors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission would likely exceed the final market value of a 6.0 grade. A clean and press could improve appearance but likely wouldn't push the value high enough to justify the investment.
Notable Features
Bronze Age issue; features a UK Price Variant cover (15p instead of 40c); include a Firestorm backup story; notable Dick Giordano cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1979 DC production. Features the correct period DC 'Bullet' logo, 15p UK price box, and period-accurate newsstand barcode. Paper stock shows expected age-related toning for the era.