Alpha Flight ##13
Marvel Comics • Alpha Flight Vol. 1
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
August 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Wolverine guest-stars as he confronts Alpha Flight, protecting Heather Hudson in a dramatic graveyard showdown.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor to moderate wear along the spine, slight corner blunting at the top right, and light surface wear on the cover with good color gloss retention.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20, Graded (CGC 8.0): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition have sold in the $10 to $15 range on secondary markets.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally worth the cost of professional grading for an 8.0 copy due to grading fees exceeding the value increase, unless part of a larger submission or personal collection.
Notable Features
Features a classic Wolverine guest appearance and a memorable John Byrne cover parodying traditional comic tropes with a tombstone reading 'BYRNE'.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard 1980s Marvel newsstand/direct characteristics, correct paper stock, and clear printing.