The Flash ##322
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino and Rodin Rodriguez
Publication Date
June 1983
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Back with a Vengeance.' The Flash (Barry Allen) faces off against the Mirror Master. This issue is part of the Bronze Age run leading up to the Trial of the Flash storyline.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible light spine stress marks with minor color breaks; slight blunting on the bottom right corner; some edge wear along the bottom. The black cover background shows minor scuffing typical for this era.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.0+): $45 - $65
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $10. Near Mint graded copies range between $50 and $80 depending on the current demand for Bronze Age Flash keys.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading unless it is a personal favorite or part of a registry set. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the potential market value of the book in this estimated condition.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (indicated by the DC logo/text in the UPC box). Iconic target/crosshairs cover by legendary Flash artist Carmine Infantino.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1983 issue. The paper aging (off-white) and the specific printing characteristics of the 'Direct Edition' logo are consistent with DC's manufacturing standards of the early 1980s.