Alpha Flight #31
Marvel Comics • Alpha Flight Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Mike Mignola
Cover Artist
Mike Mignola
Publication Date
February 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Alpha Flight battles Deadly Ernest and his Night-Shift. Featuring characters Puck, Heather Hudson, Shaman, and Snowbird.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy creasing and color break at top right corner; price sticker residue/sticker on front cover; considerable spine wear with color-breaking ticks; general surface wear and shelf rubbing on black ink cover area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded: $25 - $35
Recent Sales
Copper age common issues in this condition typically sell in bulk lots or dollar bins. Near Mint copies average $10-$15.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The cost of professional grading exceeds the market value of the comic in this mid-to-low grade condition.
Notable Features
Early Mike Mignola cover and interior art; Spider-Man face in UPC box signifies Direct Edition.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1980s Marvel newsprint and ink saturation appear correct. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.