Suicide Squad ##1
DC Comics • Suicide Squad Vol. 4 (The New 52)
Writer
Adam Glass
Interior Artist
Federico Dallocchio
Cover Artist
Ivan Reis
Publication Date
November 2011
Cover Variant
1:200 Ivan Reis Sketch Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the New 52 relaunch. The story follows a captive squad of villains including Deadshot, Harley Quinn, and King Shark being tortured as a test of their loyalty. It marks the first appearance of the modern, redesigned Harley Quinn in the New 52 continuity.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
The cover appears flat with strong color vibrancy. Visible spine stress is minimal, though there is a slight vertical wave likely caused by the polybag or storage tension. The corners appear sharp from image perspective, and no major color-breaking creases are present.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $125 - $175; Graded (9.8): $350 - $450
Recent Sales
Recent 9.8 graded copies have sold between $380 and $420. Raw NM copies consistently fetch over $100 due to the rarity of the 1:200 ratio.
Grading Recommendation
Yes. Due to the high incentive ratio (1 copy for every 200 regular copies ordered) and the popularity of Harley Quinn's New 52 debut, this is a high-value modern key. A professional press could likely push this into the 9.6-9.8 range.
Notable Features
First appearance of New 52 Suicide Squad; Redesigned Harley Quinn costume; Rare 1:200 Retailer Incentive Sketch Variant; No UPC barcode on front cover (standard for this variant).
Authentication Notes
The pencil-style rendering and lack of trade dress (title/logo) are consistent with the official 1:200 Ivan Reis sketch incentive. Paper stock appears to have the correct gloss for 2011 DC publications.