Suicide Squad ##8
DC Comics • Suicide Squad Vol. 1
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Luke McDonnell / Bob Lewis
Cover Artist
Luke McDonnell
Publication Date
December 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Title: 'Personal Files'. This issue provides deep psychological profiles of the squad members including Rick Flag, Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, and Nightshade. It explores their motivations and backstories while Amanda Waller monitors them from her desk. It is a character-driven bridge issue within the celebrated Ostrander run.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks, blunting and wear on the bottom right corner, slight vertical surface indentation on the right side of the cover, and overall edge wear consistent with a mid-grade comic.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for this issue typically fluctuate between $2 and $10 depending on the bundle or condition. This is not a high-demand key issue, so market activity is steady but value remains low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. It is a great reader copy for a personal collection.
Notable Features
Includes a 'Millennium is Coming' tie-in banner. Features the iconic 1980s Suicide Squad lineup. Distinctive monochromatic orange-red background cover art.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC 75 cent price point. High-quality cover gloss still visible; staple placement is standard for 1987 Baxter/newsprint transitions; font and DC logo are consistent with late 80s production.