Suicide Squad ##16
DC Comics • Suicide Squad Vol. 1
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Luke McDonnell
Cover Artist
Luke McDonnell
Publication Date
August 1988
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (40p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of the Nightshade Odyssey. The story features the Return of Shade, The Changing Man. The Suicide Squad enters the Nightshade Dimension to rescue Nightshade's brother and mother. The issue explores Amanda Waller's leadership and the team's internal dynamics.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks; slight blunting on the top and bottom right corners; minor edge wear along the top; surface scuffing on the black background areas; overall decent color gloss but some shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10 | Graded (9.6+): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for middle-grade raw copies range from $3 to $8. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have occasionally fetched more due to collector interest in the Ostrander run, though UK variants can sometimes command a slight premium or sell slower due to niche interest.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading/shipping would likely exceed the final market value of the book. It is a common back issue from the 1980s without major historical keys.
Notable Features
Includes a UK price variant (40p cover price) instead of the standard US cent price. Features Shade, The Changing Man. During the peak of John Ostrander's definitive run on the title.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic copy from the period. The registration of colors in the DC logo and the 'SS' logo box is consistent with 1988 printing standards. The paper stock used is the standard newsprint of the era.