Suicide Squad ##1
DC Comics • Suicide Squad Vol. 1
Writer
John Ostrander
Interior Artist
Luke McDonnell
Cover Artist
Howard Chaykin
Publication Date
May 1987
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the first ongoing Suicide Squad series. Amanda Waller organizes Task Force X, featuring Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, Captain Boomerang, Enchantress, and Rick Flag Jr. The team goes on a mission to defeat the terrorist organization Jihad.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress ticks visible along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom left corner, and minor color-breaking creases on the bottom right edge. The cover gloss appears preserved with minor surface wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent 9.0 to 9.2 graded copies have sold between $75 and $95. Raw copies in similar condition typically fetch $35 on sites like eBay or Heritage.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can reach a 9.6 or 9.8. Currently, it appears to be a 9.0 or 9.2; a professional press and clean might bump it higher, but fees may exceed the value gain for this specific grade.
Notable Features
First appearance of the modern Suicide Squad (Task Force X). Iconic Howard Chaykin cover. Direct edition (Bar code has a strike-through/DC logo). Key Copper Age book.
Authentication Notes
The paper stock, '75 cents' price point, and specific blue/orange color saturation match the 1987 publication. No indicators of reproduction or counterfeit present.