The Flash ##233
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Irv Novick
Cover Artist
Dick Giordano
Publication Date
May 1975
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Bronze Age Flash story featuring the villainous Professor Zoom (Reverse-Flash). Zoom attempts to steal Barry Allen's life and identity, even going so far as to target Iris West. The issue also features a Green Lantern backup story.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout left edge; significant corner blunting and minor rounding especially on top right; surface scuffing and minor soiling visible on white areas; substantial crease at top right corner; back cover and edges show significant shelf wear through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded: $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in Mid-Grade condition have sold for $10 - $18. CGC 9.0+ copies can reach $100+, but low-grade copies stay consistent under $20.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The costs of grading (approx $30+) plus shipping would likely exceed the final market value of a 4.0 copy. Only recommended if it has sentimental value.
Notable Features
Features Professor Zoom (Reverse-Flash); Green Lantern co-starring; Bronze Age 25-cent cover price; classic 'villain-stealing-life' trope cover.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays appropriate age-related wear for 1970s newsprint; the DC '100 Page Super Spectacular' era branding matches the publication year; printing colors and staple positioning appear consistent with Bronze Age DC manufacturing.