Suicide Squad ##14
DC Comics • Suicide Squad Vol. 1
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Luke McDonnell
Cover Artist
Jerry Bingham
Publication Date
June 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Nightshade Odyssey Part 1. The team, including Rick Flag, Bronze Tiger, and Deadshot, travels to the Land of the Nightshades to rescue Nightshade's brother. This issue explores Nightshade's origin story and her connection to the 'Shadow Zone'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate blunting and color loss on the top left corner; several color-breaking spine stress marks (ticks); noticeable edge wear along the right-hand side; lower right corner shows slight rounding; some surface scuffing visible on the black background areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (9.4+): $45.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold for approximately $6.00 to $8.00 plus shipping. Slabbed 9.8 copies typically fetch $100+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (approximately $35-$50) exceed the current market value of the book in this condition. This is a common back-issue rather than a high-value key issue.
Notable Features
Features the beginning of the 'Nightshade Odyssey' story arc. Direct Edition (indicated by the logo in the UPC box). Noted for the classic 1980s lineup of the Squad.
Authentication Notes
Appears completely authentic. The paper quality, edge aging consistent with Late Copper Age DC books, and the specific typeface of the price/date box are all characteristic of 1988 DC publications.