The Flash Featuring Dr. Fate ##310
DC Comics • The Flash Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Carmine Infantino
Cover Artist
Joe Kubert
Publication Date
June 1982
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (featuring 'Where the Action Is!' logo in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Barry Allen (The Flash) joins forces with Doctor Fate to battle a cosmic threat. The story also features appearances by Captain Boomerang and Colonel Computron.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress, slight color-breaking ticks on the left edge, minor corner blunting on the bottom right, and visible edge wear along the top.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $75 - $100
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fall between $3 and $12 depending on the crispness of the white spine. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the $80 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a personal favorite. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this mid-to-high grade condition.
Notable Features
Featured cover story involving Dr. Fate and a 'Where the Action Is!' logo in the UPC box, characteristic of Direct Market editions from this era.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays authentic 1982 DC printing characteristics, including the specific '60 cent' price point, period-accurate gloss on the cover, and standard age-appropriate paper oxidation on the edges.