A Next ##3
Marvel Comics (MC2 Imprint) • A-Next Vol. 1
Writer
Tom DeFalco
Interior Artist
Ron Frenz
Cover Artist
Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding
Publication Date
December 1998
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Set in the MC2 future. The new generation of Avengers (A-Next) faces off against the original Defenders: Hulk, Namor, and Doctor Strange. The story introduces Doc Magus, the Sorcerer Supreme of the MC2 era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge. Slight blunting at the top-left corner. Surface looks glossy, but minor edge wear is present on the right side. Overall very well-preserved with bright colors.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15; Graded (9.8): $60 - $90
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10 plus shipping on auction sites; 9.8 graded copies have leveled off under $100 due to high supply and niche demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. The cost of CGC submission likely exceeds the immediate market value gain for this specific issue unless it is a guaranteed 9.8.
Notable Features
First appearance of Doc Magus. Features MC2 versions of classic Marvel characters. Includes the Direct Edition barcode in the lower-left corner.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1990s gloss-coated cardstock cover with standard staple binding and internal newsprint pages. All identifiers (Marvel Comics 2 logo, UPC barcode, and creator credits) match known production records.