The Flash ##315
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Carmine Infantino
Publication Date
November 1982
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The issue features Barry Allen (The Flash) facing off against the villain Goldface in a story titled 'The Last Day of the Flash!' Goldface attempts to take over Central City's underworld.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Multiple visible spine stress marks (some color-breaking), slight blunting on the bottom-right corner, minor edge wear along the left spine, and some white speckling/color rub on the black background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00 | Graded (9.8): $60.00 - $90.00
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade typically sell for $5-$8 plus shipping on eBay. Graded 9.6 copies recently sold for approximately $45.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the market value of the comic in this predicted grade (8.0-8.5). Better kept in a bag and board as a collector's item.
Notable Features
Features Goldface. Direct Edition (indicated by the DC logo in the UPC box). Interior art by legendary Flash artist Carmine Infantino.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Bronze Age DC publication. Paper stock shows appropriate age-toning. The 'Where the Action is!' logo box is consistent with early 80s DC Direct Edition distribution.