Description: DC COMICS DC Studios Speculative Comic Book Key CHECKMATE - an organization founded by Amanda Waller as a division of Task Force X that's separate from the Suicide Squad - has always been intriguing, with a hierarchical structure based on the classic strategy game, Chess, and a roster filled with equally intriguing and mysterious characters. Some are Black - meaning Operations; some are White - meaning Intelligence. Ranked from King and Queen down to the support staff also known as Pawns, Checkmate is an organization worthy of exploration in James Gunn's new DC Cinematic Universe. And indeed, it might soon be. Building off Gunn's first DC cinematic work, The Suicide Squad (2021) and its DCEU spin-off, Peacemaker, this winter's CREATURE COMMANDOS introduces AMANDA WALLER's next super-secret government Black Ops team, each of its members a "monster" rather than a human. The animated series will also be introducing another clandestine government agency, A.R.G.U.S. as well as the character of SASHA BORDEAUX, a body guard turned secret agent from Batman's Detective Comics series. Bordeaux, in time, goes on to become affiliated with CHECKMATE, itself yet another organization Amanda Waller is affiliated with but, thankfully, does not fully command. Checkmate has historically been the pre-eminent secret organization in the DC Universe, one that involves both non-powered and super-powered individuals like Michael Holt a.k.a. MISTER TERRIFIC. It seems only logical -- if not a forgone conclusion -- that Checkmate will become part of the larger cinematic DC tapestry that Gunn is beginning to weave together. And this, of course, brings us back to Action Comics #598 (1988). With a cover that instantly grabs your attention by Uncanny X-Men's JOHN BYRNE, this is the historic and important FIRST APPEARANCE of CHECKMATE. Give your collection what it deserves ... today! ACTION COMICS #598-A(VOL 1, MAR 1988)First Appearance: Checkmate (Organization, Task Force X)John Byrne Regular (Main) Art CoverDirect EditionFirst Printing DESCRIPTION _______________ New ConditionFIRST APPEARANCE of CHECKMATESuicide Squad * Superman * Amanda WallerDC Studios Speculative KeyUnread & UnusedNever Shelved, Never CirculatedFirst PrintingRegular Main Art Cover*** Minor Cover Wear - See Scans! ***Pages: (W)No Hidden FlawsDouble-Bagged & BoardedUSPS Ground Advantage S&HHigh-Grade Copy Grade Estimated:NEAR-MINT MINUS (9.2, NM-)As graded for small number of spine tics / spine stress marks visible from front cover only.Comic Book shown (above) is the exact same copy that you will receive.Please review all images to assess Grade of Item and to determine if you are fully satisfied with the Item's Condition. Please contact our eBay store anytime if you have questions about this fantastic DC COMICS item! "Yes, We DO Combine Shipping!" THANK YOU! ____________________SASQUATCH COMICS EXCHANGEWe Have MUCH Un-Common!
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Variant Type: Cover Variant - A
Tradition: US Comics
Vintage: Yes
Format: Single Issue
Language: English
Superhero Team: Checkmate
Style: Color
Features: First Printing, Boarded, First Character Appearance, Key Issue
Artist/Writer: Paul Kupperberg, John Byrne
Character: Amanda Waller, Lois Lane, Superman (Clark Kent)
Signed: No
Cover Artist: John Byrne
Series Title: Action Comics
Universe: DC Universe
Grade: 9.2 Near Mint-
Publisher: DC Comics
Intended Audience: General Audience
Story Title: "Checkmate!"
Publication Year: 1988
Type: Comic Book
Issue Number: #598
Era: Copper Age (1984-1991)
Genre: Superheroes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
