Alias ##1
Marvel Comics (MAX Comics imprint) • Alias Vol. 1
Writer
Brian Michael Bendis
Interior Artist
Michael Gaydos
Cover Artist
David Mack
Publication Date
November 2001
Cover Variant
Regular (A Cover)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of Jessica Jones and first appearance of the MAX Comics imprint. The story follows Jessica Jones, a former superhero turned private investigator, as she leads a gritty, street-level life in the Marvel Universe.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint/Mint (CGC 9.8)
Condition Details
Professionally graded and encapsulated. The visible label indicates a 9.8 grade with white pages. No visible surface scuffs or Newton rings within the slab in this photo, and the corners of the case appear intact.
Estimated Market Value
$250.00 - $350.00 (Standard slabbed 9.8 range)
Recent Sales
CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold between $260 and $340 depending on the platform (eBay/Heritage) and the presence of any unique label identifiers.
Grading Recommendation
Already graded. A CGC 9.8 is the highest 'standard' grade for this issue, making further submission unnecessary unless attempting to cross-grade to a higher-tier case or professional cleaning for a 9.9 (which is statistically unlikely).
Notable Features
Major Key Issue. 1st appearance of Jessica Jones. 1st appearance of Luke Cage in the perspective of the Alias series. First book under Marvel’s mature MAX imprint. Direct Edition UPC present.
Authentication Notes
The CGC holographic seal and label font/spacing appear consistent with authentic CGC encapsulation from the 2020-present era (indicated by label style). The slab serial number 4523217006 can be verified on the official CGC website.