Description: DC Challenge #1-10 (1985-86) First ten issues of the mid-1980s mini-series from DC in the then-new “Baxter” heavy paper format. Various creators, each issue being handled by a different team. Condition of these comics are between VF/NM (9.0) and NM (9.4) or better by the Heritage Auctions/Overstreet standard. (https://comics.ha.com/tutorial/comics-grading.s?show=comicdefinitions; https://overstreetaccess.com/grading-definitions/) Overstreet guide (2023-2024 edition) lists the value of this set at $40 in NM- (9.2) condition. ON GRADING: I’m not a professional grader, but I am a collector of long standing and have been evaluating the condition of comics since well before professional grading existed. When pro grading became a thing in the 2000s, standards started changing—first becoming far more strict, then loosening up later on, and today it seems like the pro graders are just all over the place, with collectors thinking they received unduly low or shockingly high marks without rhyme or reason. My listings are detailed and strictly graded, with explanatory notes, and never higher than NM+ (9.6)—even if a copy is surely 9.8 I err on the conservative side. If you buy and feel that condition has been misrepresented, send it back and I’ll refund your money. That said, by all means, judge for yourselves based on the description and images below (click images for larger pictures—if not clickable, it’s because eBay stripped out the anchor tags, so right-click and choose “open image in new tab”). Please see my other listings as well—I’ll gladly combine shipping for multiple purchases! DO NOT PAY IMMEDIATELY if you are making multiple purchases, just send a note that you are buying more. I will invoice you for the total with the shipping discount. Remember, free shipping isn’t free—it just means the asking price is inflated to cover it! Buy more than one “free shipping” item from a seller and you’ll pay extra. Buy more than one item from me and you can pay less! See below or my eBay profile for more info. Condition details follow: ScansIssueEst. GradeDefects from Mint #1VF/NM (9.0)Tiny bindery tears at spine corners Tiny bend at upper right corner of front cover Small nick at extreme outer edge of back cover Two shallow circular impressions on back cover Pressure indentations of small dents on the back, near the bottom and about an inch in from the spine, extending into some interior pages. Not sure, but this looks like a bundling issue when shipped from the bindery #2NM (9.4)Tiny bindery tears at spine corners Bindery defect: Cover miswrap #3NM- (9.2)Tiny bindery tears at spine corners Two spine dents, one color breaking #4NM- (9.2)Tiny bindery tears at spine corners Two spine dents, one minor on front, one larger on back #5NM (9.4)Tiny bindery tears at spine corners #6VF/NM (9.0)Bindery tears at spine corners Bend at top outside corner, extends throughout #7NM (9.4)Tiny bindery tears at spine corners Small bend at lower outside corner of front cover #8NM- (9.2)Tiny bindery tears at spine corners A couple of minor spine ticks #9NM- (9.2)Tiny bindery tears at spine corners Two spine dents, not color breaking Small shallow indentations at extreme outside edge of front cover near the top, appears to be pressure dents from a bundling strip #10VF/NM (9.0)Tiny bindery tears at spine corners One spine dent beneath lower staple Dimple on front cover at top edge A sort of shallow indentation/scratch about 1/2" in from the spine near the bottom of front cover; doesn’t break color, but extends from bottom edge about halfway up the cover Click scans for larger visuals. If not clickable, right-click and select “open image in new tab” from the menu. Shipping for all listings: Orders will be mailed in a specialized cardboard mailer, padded and boarded large envelope, or well-packed box with cushioning, depending on the size of the order, to keep postal monkeys from bending your comics. Economy mail, USPS Advantage, or Priority, your choice.Combined shipping: Will gladly combine shipping on multiple orders. USPS just raised their rates (1/21/24), but I’m trying to keep things as low as I can. While I can’t promise a universal rate (depends on what you buy), in general the economy shipping charges are: For 1-2 standard comics (in a padded and boarded envelope), $5.75; for 3-7 comics (in a Gemini mailer), $7.00; 8-12 comics (Gemini mailer), $8.00; after that, a good rule of thumb is to add 25¢ for each additional comic. USPS Ground Advantage and Priority Mail options also offered; they range from about $6 to $14 more depending on the quantity (assuming a cross-country ship). Shipping charge goes toward postage, mailers, and eBay’s roughly 15% cut of the shipping fee. My cost is usually 50¢–$1.00 beyond the charge to the buyer. Any comic can be mailed inside a toploader by request for an extra $2.50. Message me before paying to arrange it.
Price: 16 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2025-02-07T02:36:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Comic Book Lot
Character: Adam Strange, Aquaman (Arthur Curry), Batman (Bruce Wayne), Deadman, Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson), Hawkgirl (Shayera Hol), Hawkman (Carter Hall), Martian Manhunter, Plastic Man, Shazam, Superman (Clark Kent), Wonder Woman (Diana Prince), Zatanna, Green Lantern Corps
Tradition: US Comics
Cover Artist: Curt Swan, Joe Staton, Jerry Ordway, Chuck Patton, Eduardo Baretto, Gil Kane, Dave Gibbons, Dan Jurgens
Series Title: DC Challenge
Universe: Marvel (MCU)
Grade: 9.2 Near Mint-
Publisher: DC Comics
Publication Year: 1985
Type: Comic Book
Language: English
Issue Number: 1-10
Era: Copper Age (1984-1991)
Style: Color
Features: Set
Genre: Superheroes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
