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Alf #1 (1988) – Marvel/Star Comics – 1st Issue – Newsstand Edition – Raw VF

$24.95

A nostalgic cornerstone of the late 80s, this debut issue from Marvel’s Star Comics imprint brings the Wisecracking Melmacian to the page. As a Newsstand Edition, this copy survived life on the rack at a convenience store, making its current state of preservation a rare find for collectors of 80s pop culture.

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Condition Report: Very Fine (VF) 8.0

  • Front Cover: Retains high gloss and vibrant colors. There is a light accumulation of spine stress (slight “ticks”), some of which subtly break color upon close inspection.
  • Back Cover: Generally clean with bright whites. Note a small, localized color break on the top left corner. No significant surface scuffing or staining.
  • Spine: Straight and tight. The minor spine ticks mentioned are the primary focal points of wear, consistent with a carefully read and stored newsstand copy.
  • Interior: White pages. Staples are original, clean, and secure.

Key Facts:

  • Publisher: Marvel/Star Comics
  • Release Date: March 1988
  • Notes: First comic book appearance of Alf (Gordon Shumway).

The Questline Shipping Guarantee: We treat every “bronze and copper” survivor with archival respect. This issue is housed in a 2-mil archival-safe bag and board and will be shipped in a reinforced Gemini Mailer to ensure it arrives in the exact condition described.

Grade

VF

Edition

Newsstand

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