CHALLENGE! #NO. 12
DC Comics • Challenge: 12-Part Maxi-Series
Writer
Various (Falkher, Wein, Wolfman, Thomas, Conway, Mishkin, Spiegel)
Interior Artist
Various (McDonnell, Woch, Lightle, Cowan, Mandrake, Andreu)
Cover Artist
Jerry Ordway
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The final chapter of the 'Challenge' maxi-series where creators ‘passed the baton’ to each other to resolve cliffhangers. This issue concludes the cosmic conflict involving Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Deadman, and the New Gods, specifically featuring Darkseid's influence.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Slight blunting on the top right corner. The cover white levels appear well-preserved but there is evidence of minor shelf wear and a small color break near the bottom right edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent eBay auctions show individual copies of this late-series issue selling for approximately $4-$7 raw plus shipping. High-grade slabbed copies rarely appear due to low ROI.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees plus shipping exceeds the fair market value of the comic. It is best kept in a bag and board for personal collection.
Notable Features
Final issue of the maxi-series. Features a unique 'round robin' storytelling format involving almost the entire DC Bronze Age creative staff. Notable for the Jerry Ordway cover featuring Darkseid.
Authentication Notes
Authentic original printing. Correct paper stock for the mid-80s DC era (Baxter-style paper often used for maxi-series). DC 'Bullet' logo is clear and properly registered.