Suicide Squad ##22
DC Comics • Suicide Squad Vol. 1
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Luke McDonnell
Cover Artist
Luke McDonnell
Publication Date
December 1988
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the acclaimed John Ostrander run, this issue features covert operations, political intrigue, and high-stakes missions involving members of Task Force X.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting, and minor surface wear consistent with a well-preserved direct edition copy from the late 1980s.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10, Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies have sold in the $3 to $8 range depending on the platform and specific condition nuances.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission batch, as the modern market value for this issue typically does not exceed the cost of grading and shipping.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with cover art by Luke McDonnell, part of the defining 1980s Suicide Squad series that inspired modern adaptations.
Authentication Notes
Standard DC Comics Direct Edition paper stock and printing quality for late 1988, with no apparent signs of counterfeiting or alteration.