Alpha Flight ##9
Marvel Comics • Alpha Flight Vol. 1
Writer
John Byrne
Interior Artist
John Byrne
Cover Artist
John Byrne
Publication Date
April 1984
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the continuing adventures of Canada's premier superhero team. In this issue, Sasquatch (Walter Langkowski) deals with personal turmoil and battles, continuing John Byrne's acclaimed run on the series.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress along the left border with slight color breaks, light corner blunting at the top right and bottom right corners, otherwise flat cover with good gloss and intact staples.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10, Graded (CGC 9.0): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for early issues of Alpha Flight Vol. 1 in VF/NM condition typically range between $5 and $10.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the potential market value increase for a CGC 9.0 copy of this issue.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with a barcode box featuring a crosshatch pattern instead of a standard UPC barcode. Standard Marvel corner boxes featuring Sasquatch and Marrina.
Authentication Notes
Standard newsprint paper stock of the era with expected mild tanning. Color registration is crisp, staple placement is standard, and ink density matches authentic 1984 Marvel publications with no signs of counterfeiting.