Action Force Holiday Special ##1
Marvel Comics (UK) • Action Force (UK)
Writer
Simon Furman
Interior Artist
Geoff Senior
Cover Artist
Geoff Senior
Publication Date
Winter 1987
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A UK exclusive holiday special featuring the Action Force team (the UK counterpart to G.I. Joe). This issue features a prominent solo story for Snake Eyes titled 'Alone!', pitting him against Cobra forces. It also includes reprints and puzzle pages.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy horizontal color-breaking crease across the middle; multiple spine stress marks; significant corner blunting (especially bottom right); surface scuffing and multiple small indentations visible through the plastic bag; minor edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10.00 - $20.00; Graded: $40.00 - $60.00 (though rarely graded).
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for mid-grade raw copies of this UK special typically fall between $12 and $18 USD depending on the exchange rate from GBP.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic has a significant central crease that severely limits the grade. The cost of grading would exceed the final market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features the iconic UK-only 'Snake-Eyes... ALONE!' cover. Contains material originally produced for the UK market that differs from US G.I. Joe issues. Multi-currency price box (45p, US $1.50, CAN $2.25).
Authentication Notes
Genuine Marvel UK newsprint stock. The print quality and specific price box markings are consistent with 1980s London-based Marvel publications.