Secret Origins ##14
DC Comics • Secret Origins Vol. 2 (1986-1990)
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Luke McDonnell
Cover Artist
Luke McDonnell
Publication Date
May 1987
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition with UPC box graphic)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue features the origin of the Suicide Squad, specifically checking in with Rick Flag Jr. and his father, Rick Flag Sr. It provides the definitive Modern Age backstory for Task Force X following the events of Legends.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the top-left and bottom-left corners. The cover retains high gloss and color vibrancy with no visible color-breaking creases in the main art field.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (9.8): $75 - $100
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $8-$15 on secondary markets. Recent CGC 9.8 sales have settled around the $80 range excluding shipping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the owner believes it is a 9.8 candidate. The cost of grading ($35+) likely exceeds the raw market value for a 9.0 grade copy.
Notable Features
Key origin of the Suicide Squad (Modern Age); Part of the 'History of the DC Universe' tie-in series; Features Rick Flag, Deadshot, and Bronze Tiger.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC product from 1987. Standard newsprint interior with a heavier gloss cover stock typical for late 80s DC Direct Edition books. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.