Suicide Squad #1, 1987 First Issue

Updated September 25, 2026

Lot number	37
Auction	Auction Monkey Comics Assemble
Date	October 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT
Auction house	Auction Monkey
Location	Lusby, Maryland

Here’s your backstage pass to DC Comics history with the very first issue of *Suicide Squad* from 1987, published monthly by DC Comics Inc. This iconic comic features the now-famous tagline: “These 8 people will put their lives on the line for our country. One of them won’t be coming home.” Will you? Written by the legendary John Ostrander with art by Luke McDonnell and Karl Kesel, this issue marks the gritty beginnings of Task Force X—a crew of anti-heroes sent on missions most wouldn’t dare accept. The original cover price of 75 cents is a nostalgic reminder of its era, paired with an amusing back page Bonkers candy ad, which promises a smile at every flip. A cornerstone for collectors, this piece has excitement, drama, and one heck of a legacy packed into its pages.

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