Suicide Squad ##23
DC Comics • Suicide Squad Vol. 1
Writer
John Ostrander and Kim Yale
Interior Artist
Grant Miehm
Cover Artist
Grant Miehm
Publication Date
January 1989
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Weird War Tales' tie-in. The story follows the squad on a mission involving a psychological and supernatural encounter in a war-torn setting. Stars Rick Flag and Deadshot.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, corner blunting on the bottom right and top right, a notable horizontal crease mid-spine, and general surface wear. The book appears slightly wavy, possibly from storage or humidity.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (9.0+): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $5 in dollar-bins or small lots. High-grade graded copies remain steady but low in demand for this specific non-key issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of shipping and grading fees far exceeds the market value of the comic, even in a higher grade.
Notable Features
Features a cover by Grant Miehm. This issue is not a major key but belongs to the highly regarded original Ostrander run.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s newsprint and gloss cover stock. No signs of counterfeiting; correct DC logo and price placement for the era.