Fall of the Hulks: Alpha ##1
Marvel Comics • Fall of the Hulks: Alpha
Writer
Jeff Parker
Interior Artist
Paul Pelletier
Cover Artist
Ed McGuinness
Publication Date
February 2010
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A key chapter in the 'Fall of the Hulks' event. It features the Intelligencia, a group of the world's smartest supervillains (MODOK, Leader, Mad Thinker, Egghead, Red Ghost, Wizard, and Doctor Doom) as they plan to take down the Hulks and kidnap the world's greatest minds.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge. Significant ink signature across the top right (unverified/raw). A retail price sticker is affixed directly to the cover surface on the right side. Minor corner blunting visible on the top right.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (with unverified signature/sticker): $5 - $15; CGC Green Label (Qualified): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Standard raw copies sell for $3-$8. Signed copies without certificates of authenticity (COA) fluctuate based on buyer trust, usually staying under $20.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The presence of an unverified signature will result in a 'Qualified' (Green) label from CGC, and the price sticker residue/presence further lowers the potential ROI. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
First appearance of the Intelligencia as a unified team. Features an iconic group cover by Ed McGuinness. Includes a signature by writer Jeff Parker on the cover (unauthenticated).
Authentication Notes
The signature 'Parker' appears consistent with known examples of writer Jeff Parker's autograph, but it is written in a word bubble area. The UPC code is present in the bottom left, confirming it is a Direct Edition. No signs of restoration are visible from the low-resolution image, though the sticker is a significant detractor.