CHALLENGE! #No. 11
DC Comics • Challenge: 12-Part Maxi-Series
Writer
Marv Wolfman and Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Keith Giffen and Dave Hunt
Cover Artist
Keith Giffen and Dave Hunt
Publication Date
Sept 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 11 of a 12-part 'round-robin' style series where each creative team had to resolve a cliffhanger left by the previous team. This issue involves Doctor Fate, Batman, and a mystery across space and time. Key characters include Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson) and Batman.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stressors along the left edge, several color-breaking ticks. Top left corner appears slightly blunted. Minor surface wear on the black ink portions of the cover. Slight edge wear on the bottom right corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (CGC 9.8): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this mid-grade issue typically sell for $1.00 to $3.00 in bulk lots or as back-issue bin filler. High-grade (9.8) copies occasionally reach $40 on auction platforms.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading significantly exceeds the market value of the book. The visible spine ticks would prevent it from achieving a high enough grade (9.8) to be financially viable.
Notable Features
Features Doctor Fate prominently on the cover. This series was a unique experiment in collaborative storytelling following Crisis on Infinite Earths. Direct Edition (noted by the logo box instead of a barcode).
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1980s DC copper-age publication. Proper ink saturation for the period. The paper stock is the standard newsprint/Baxter hybrid common for DC's mid-80s limited series.