The Flash ##317
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino and Rodin Rodriguez
Publication Date
January 1983
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Barry Allen (The Flash) deals with his trial and personal turmoil. The story features the back-up feature 'The Flash Of Two Worlds' or similar era-specific backup stories, often featuring the Elongated Man. Significant for being part of the lead-up to the Trial of the Flash storyline.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks throughout the left edge; corner blunting especially on the upper and lower left; visible creasing on the bottom right corner; some edge wear and moderate surface scuffing on the black background ink.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-grade condition typically sell for under $10 on eBay. High-grade 9.8 copies occasionally reach $75.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) would exceed the market value of a mid-grade copy of this issue.
Notable Features
Features the classic Carmine Infantino art style. Includes a 'Where the Action Is!' DC promo box in the lower left corner and a 60 cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears to be an authentic 1983 bronze-age original. The ink absorption on the newsstand-style paper and the specific DC logo of the era are consistent with legitimate copies.