Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Date: August 1989
Cover Price: $1.50
Writer: Neil Gaiman
Penciller: Mike Dringenberg
Cover Artist: Dave McKean
First Appearance: Death, Jenette Kahn
The Sandman (1989) #8 (Karen Berger Variant) Value FAQ
How much is The Sandman (1989) #8 (Karen Berger Variant) worth?
As of October 2026, a near-mint (9.4) raw copy is valued around $600.00; lower grades range from ~$60.00 (Good) to ~$420.00 (Very Fine).
Is The Sandman (1989) #8 (Karen Berger Variant) a key issue?
Yes — it is a key issue, featuring the first appearance of Death, Jenette Kahn.
Who created The Sandman (1989) #8 (Karen Berger Variant)?
The Sandman (1989) #8 (Karen Berger Variant) was written by Neil Gaiman, pencilled by Mike Dringenberg, with a cover by Dave McKean.
When was The Sandman (1989) #8 (Karen Berger Variant) published?
DC Comics published it with a August 1989 cover date, originally priced at $1.50.
What is a high-grade copy of The Sandman (1989) #8 (Karen Berger Variant) worth?
A Near Mint (9.4) raw copy runs about $600.00. Graded (CGC) copies typically sell for more — available to members.
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