Flash #296 (1981) — Comic Book Value
FlashWhat Flash #296 (1981) is worth — ungraded and CGC graded (6.0, 8.0).
Flash #296 (1981) value — Ungraded $4 · Grade 6.0 $14 · Grade 8.0 $24. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 8.0 premium on this card is 6.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own Flash #296 (1981), purchase the Newsstand version at $7. The Standard version at $5 offers no inherent advantage over the Newsstand copy in terms of edition or scarcity. Therefore, if simply owning the item is the goal, the Standard version is the most economical choice.
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Flash #296 (1981) comic value
An ungraded copy of Flash #296 (1981) averages around $4. A CGC 6.0 runs about $14, and a CGC 8.0 commands $24.
What drives the price
Grade is everything in comics — spine ticks, page color, and restoration decide the number, and the jump from raw to high grade can be 10×+. Key issues (first appearances, origins, deaths) carry the biggest premiums, and early printings beat reprints.
Price guide
Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $4 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 6.0 | $14 | eBay sold comps |
| Grade 8.0 | $24 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for Flash #296 (1981)?
- The starting price for this comic is $16 for an ungraded copy or a Grade 6.0.
- How much more is a Grade 8.0 compared to an ungraded copy?
- A Grade 8.0 sells for $26, which is $10 more than the ungraded price point.
- Is the value of Flash #296 consistent across all grades?
- The value increases with condition; a Grade 8.0 is valued higher at $26 than the $16 price for a 6.0.