Add a key chapter of Flash history to your collection with The Flash #342, published in February 1985 as part of The Flash (Volume 1) series. This issue continues the dramatic and long-running storyline centered around Barry Allen’s trial, a defining arc in the character’s Bronze-to-Copper Age era.
Written by Cary Bates—one of the most influential Flash writers—this issue deepens the tension as “the trial continues,” placing Barry Allen at the center of both legal and personal conflict. Meanwhile, The Flash faces off against members of his infamous Rogue’s Gallery, delivering the classic action and high-speed storytelling fans expect.
Featuring artwork by legendary artist Carmine Infantino, co-creator of the Silver Age Flash, along with inks by Klaus Janson, this issue combines historic creative talent with an important narrative moment in DC continuity. These events lead directly into the major turning points of the mid-1980s DC Universe.
With over 40 years of history, The Flash #342 stands as a collectible piece of a pivotal storyline for one of DC’s most iconic heroes.
Key Details
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Title: The Flash #342
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Series: The Flash (Volume 1)
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Publisher: DC Comics
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Publication Date: February 1985
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Era: Copper Age (1984–1991)
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Storyline: “The Trial Continues”
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Writer: Cary Bates
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Penciler: Carmine Infantino
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Inker: Klaus Janson
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Main Character: The Flash (Barry Allen)
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Key Elements: Ongoing trial storyline, battle with the Rogue’s Gallery
Why This Comic Matters
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Key chapter in Barry Allen’s iconic trial storyline
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Written by legendary Flash writer Cary Bates
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Artwork by Carmine Infantino, a defining Flash artist
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Features classic Rogue’s Gallery appearances
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Important lead-in to major DC events of the mid-1980s
