Darkhold Alpha ##1
Marvel Comics • Darkhold Alpha
Writer
Steve Orlando
Interior Artist
Cian Tormey
Cover Artist
Juan Ferreyra
Publication Date
September 2021
Cover Variant
Variant Cover (1:25 Design Incentive)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Doctor Doom unearths the ancient Darkhold, accidentally summoning the elder god Chthon. Scarlet Witch recruits a team of heroes (the 'Darkhold Defenders') to read from the book to enter Chthon’s dimension, causing them to descend into madness.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Displays slight blunting on the top right corner. Very minor spine stress ticks visible through the polybag near the top staple. Surface appears glossy with no significant color-breaking creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (9.8): $90 - $120
Recent Sales
Raw copies of the 1:25 design variant have recently sold between $35 and $50. CGC 9.8 copies average around $110.
Grading Recommendation
Moderate. Being a 1:25 incentive, it has scarcity value. However, unless it is a guaranteed 9.8, the cost of grading may equal the market value. A professional press could help resolve minor spine ticks.
Notable Features
1:25 Design Variant cover featuring Scarlet Witch. Sets up the Darkhold crossover event. Includes character redesigns for the 'corrupted' versions of Iron Man, Wasp, Blade, Black Bolt, and Spider-Man.
Authentication Notes
Authentic modern Marvel stock. Features the standard 'T+' rating and $4.99 price point. Variant identifier '00131' in the barcode confirms it is the third cover (Variant C) of the first issue.