Challengers of the Unknown #86 (1978 DC) – VF/NM – “The War at Time’s End”

Product Description:

Condition: Very Fine to Near Mint (VF/NM)
Publisher: DC Comics
Year: 1978
Issue: #86
Story Title: The War at Time’s End
Writer: Gerry Conway
Artist: Keith Giffen
Featured Characters: Ace Morgan, Rocky Davis, Red Ryan, Prof Haley (The Challengers)

This late Bronze Age issue of Challengers of the Unknown throws the team into a high-stakes battle across fractured timelines in the story “The War at Time’s End.” Known for its blend of science fiction, superhero action, and existential mystery, the title was revitalized in the late ’70s under writers like Gerry Conway and artists like Keith Giffen, who gave it a more dynamic and adventurous tone.

Issue #86 delivers cosmic stakes and time-bending threats as the team fights to prevent a catastrophe that could unravel history itself. This issue is a hidden gem for fans of pre-Crisis DC, experimental sci-fi narratives, and team-based adventure books.

Condition Notes:

• Cover: Glossy with rich color and minimal edge wear

• Spine: Firm with no more than 1–2 non-color-breaking ticks

• Corners: Square and crisp

• Interior Pages: White to off-white, well-centered, no folds or stains

• Storage: Bagged and boarded in smoke-free, archival-safe conditions

Why It’s Collectible:

• Classic late Bronze Age DC with growing collector interest

• Features early work from Keith Giffen before his breakout on Legion of Super-Heroes

• Part of the revival era of Challengers of the Unknown

• VF/NM condition makes it a strong candidate for Bronze Age preservation or grading

• A great addition for readers interested in team books, time travel, and multiversal stakes