The Flash ##270
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Alex Saviuk
Cover Artist
Dick Giordano
Publication Date
February 1979
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (12p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Storyline: 'A Mirror Darkly.' Barry Allen (The Flash) deals with high-speed hallucinations and the psychological impact of his powers. This issue begins a significant character arc for The Flash as noted on the cover blurb 'Flash's life begins to change...'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Moderate corner blunting on the top and bottom right. Slight surface wear and minor indentation near the center-right edge. General edge wear consistent with age and handling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded: $35 - $60 (Note: Price variants sometimes carry a small premium but lack high-volume liquidity).
Recent Sales
Recent sales for middle-grade raw copies of Flash #270 typically hover around $10. High-grade (9.0+) stabilized copies have sold for $40-$50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service, including shipping and handling, would likely exceed the final market value of a 6.0 UK price variant copy.
Notable Features
Features Mirror Master as the antagonist. Notable for being the 12p UK Price Variant (intended for the British market). Includes a promotional banner for the 'Second Superman Movie Contest.'
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s DC publication. The 12p price stamp and the specific UPC block with the '02' month code confirm its status as a UK distribution copy. Printing quality shows period-appropriate saturation and paper stock age.