DC Challenge! ##2
DC Comics • DC Challenge (12-Part Maxi-Series)
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Chuck Patton and Mike DeCarlo
Cover Artist
Chuck Patton and Mike DeCarlo
Publication Date
December 1985
Cover Variant
Regular Edition / Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A collaborative 'round-robin' story where each creative team leaves a cliffhanger for the next team to solve. This issue features Batman, Superman, B'wana Beast, and the Viking Prince facing off against various threats including a giant feline and cosmic anomalies.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible orange price sticker on the top right over the logo. Minor spine stress marks, light corner blunting on the bottom right/left, and some edge wear visible against the black cover background. Overall flat appearance but the sticker is a significant detractor.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7; Graded (9.6+): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies of this mid-grade bronze/copper age series typically sell for under $5 in dollar bins. High-grade slabbed copies are rare but maintain low liquidity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of shipping and grading fees far exceeds the market value of the book, especially with the adhesive price sticker present on the cover.
Notable Features
Part of a unique 12-issue experimental maxi-series. Features many obscure DC characters alongside A-list heroes. Direct edition (no barcode).
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic original 1985 printing. Paper stock shows typical age-appropriate toning. No signs of restoration or reproduction detected.