The Flash Featuring Dr. Fate ##310
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Keith Giffen and Dick Giordano
Publication Date
June 1982
Cover Variant
Regular / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Beyond the Flash's battle with Captain Boomerang and Colonel Computron, this issue features the first installment of a backup story featuring Doctor Fate titled 'The Destiny of the Lord of Order'. This begins a popular Giffen-drawn backup run for the character.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress. Softening/blunting on the lower right corner and upper left corner. Slight color-breaking tick near the bottom staple. The overall gloss remains high with minimal surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $100 - $130
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $8 to $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $115 in 2023-2024.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.8 is guaranteed. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy.
Notable Features
Features Dr. Fate backup stories. Direct Edition (indicated by the 'Where the Action Is!' box replacing the UPC). Early Keith Giffen artwork.
Authentication Notes
Authentic period-correct newsprint interior. Standard 1982 DC trade dress and 60-cent cover price. Ink density and staple placement are consistent with Bronze Age production standards.