Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The cover depicts alf eating a book like a sandwich between two pieces of bread. All of them, that is, except lucky, the family cat. Rock comic books dc star trek the next generation comic books first comics. Onsale date 1988 publishers age guidelines approved by the comics code authority indicia colophon publisher. This famous event took place at the u s grant hotel and was attended by about 150 fans, many of whom are now prominent in the comic book field. Jean grey appears fullfrontal nude in this issue but it is at a slight distance so that specific detail is absent. Some of the most important and rare comic books to be published in the golden age appeared as part of allamerican comics full article. Its a big problem when alf s spaceship gets accidently picked up by the garbage men in at your disposal. Comic book realm use our database to track your comic. A comic book adaptation of the tv sitcom and cartoon that aired on nbc from 1986 to 1990 featuring an alien life form alf living with a. First face appearance of archie andrews on a comic book cover.
Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. In really nice condition, any issue of this rare comic book series is worth good money. The countdown concludes for the final issue of alf with part 4 of th th th thats alf, folks alf weidersehn in which a melmac wedding takes place and then the alien task force closes in on alf. Alf comic 1 alf comic 2 alf comic 3 alf comic 4 alf comic 5 alf comic 6 alf comic 7 alf comic 8 alf comic 9 alf comic 10 alf comic 11 alf comic 12. When in doubt of the value of any comic book be sure to check. A goofy, but remarkably popular television show, alf also enjoyed a respectable run as a comic book. I bought this issue from doug sulipa many years ago and think its a classic display by the creative team working for the established. How much is a 1979 1st issue marvel spider man comic book worth. A quick perusal of kids comic book covers can tell you that the stories upon these pages can be the stuff of freaking nightmares.
The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Alf, based on the sitcom of the same name as well as the animated prequel series that shared its title, was published as part of the star comics imprint beginning in 1987, running for four years, spanning 50 issues and half a dozen specials the comic loosely followed the continuity of the television show though it featured alternate takes on certain episodes, like the birth of eric. Marvel comics produced 50 issues of the alf comic, plus 3 annuals, 3 specials, 2 issues of alf comics magazine, and 1 mini comic. Nov 27, 2019 the swiss artist rodolphe topffer is credited with creating the first multipanel comic in 1827 and the first illustrated book, the adventures of obadiah oldbuck, a decade later. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. Tv sitcoms and comic books are fine, but what i really want to do is. The swimsuit issue michael gallagher, sid jacobson, tom defalco, dave maniak, jacqueline roettcher, rick parker, george roussos on. Vg richard, as a teenager was one of the founders of the original san diego comic book convention in 1970. Comic book version of the tv sitcom and cartoon that aired on nbc from 1986 to 1990 featuring an alien life form alf living with a family. Each of the books 40 pages contained several picture panels with accompanying text underneath.
The five alf stories in the magazine are reprints from previously published alf comics. This issues first story serves as a sequel to help me rhonda, the seventh episode of the alf sitcom. Group the nam comic books marvel comics group the nam comic books apple comics vietnam journal comic books marvel ent group semper fi comic books marvel alf 1st issue comic book dc the unknown soldier comic books epic comics starstruck comic books dc sgt. The countdown begins for the final issue of alf with part 1 of th th th thats alf folks meteor bye products in which alf discovers that the mineral that.
Cats, it seems, were something of a delicacy on melmac, and alf was continually chasing after her with dinner in mind. If any of alf s strange abilities, habits or ailments, or any of the various things he brought from melmac in his spaceship, were given any more than the merest passing of mentions, you could bet that they would be brought up again in a later issue. With the controversy surrounding xmen gold, cbr highlights 15 times comic book companies had to pull their books from the shelves. Vg richard, as a teenager was one of the founders of the original san diego comic book convention in 197. If this is a regular missing issue, please use the missing submission on the title in question.
Books marvel comics group the nam comic books apple comics vietnam journal comic books marvel ent group semper fi comic books marvel alf 1st issue comic book dc the unknown soldier comic books epic comics starstruck comic books dc sgt. The countdown concludes for the final issue of alf with part 4 of. A comic book adaptation of the tv sitcom and cartoon that aired on nbc from 1986 to 1990 featuring an alien life form alf living with a modern day average american family. Please fill out the following form to report a missing variant issue from the database. How much did the first issue of marvel cost answers. Gordon shumway is an alien from the planet melmac who crashed his spaceship into the tanner family home sometime after the destruction of his home planet. The colorful history of comic books and newspaper cartoon strips. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Get the best deals on alf comic book collections when you shop the largest. Jun 16, 2007 by the number, there may or may not be a roman numeral.
With only 100 thought to exist this makes it more than 1020 times rarer than the elseworlds 80page giant that paul levitz also recalled, and is probably the rarest modern comic book in existence. The first issue also features stories with heathcliff and the flintstone kids, but the second one is all alf. Cameo appearance of chewbacca, yoda, jabba the hut, boba fett, an alien xenomorph, e. If this is a variant of an issue, please use the missing variant submission on. Issue notes combination photo and art cover gcin 180710. Most recent issue the plant of neverdeath issue 2, sep 1st 1997, 2.
Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. Browse issues from the comic book series, alf, from marvel comics. None of the recalled comics were ever distributed in the us. Alf was apparently a very successful comic book series back in the days when marvel was still licensing properties. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps.
Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value. Then alf goes along on the familys ski resort vacation but struggles with having to. Alf was a mainstay for their star comics line that began in 1984, even outlasting the star logo and the original alf tv series which was canceled in 1992. The countdown continues for the final issue of alf with part 3 of th th th thats alf, folks a melmodest proposal in which alf tries to pop.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Youll need to refer to the overstreet comic book price guide. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. It ran some fifty issues from 1988 to 1992, along with numerous special. I get that were working with cartoon and comic book tropes here, but i do find it. Alf marvel copper age comics 19841991 for sale ebay. In comic books, an intercompany crossover also called crosscompany or company crossover is a comic or series of comics where characters that at the time of publication are the property of one company meet those owned by another company for example, dc comics superman meeting marvels spiderman, or dcs batman meeting marvels wolverine. Alf 1988 1992 from marvel comics league of comic geeks. I have the complete collection of alf comic books, they are 1st edition and in mint condition. Please only report variant missing issues after attempting a thorough. Tv sitcoms and comic books are fine, but what i really want to do is direct.
This 20 page mini comic was one of a number of different comics created by marvel and distributed in sealed packs of 16 which were intended to be given as treats for halloween. A 16page promotional comic was commissioned, to be given away at theaters showing the film. Vintage 1988 alf 1st issue marvel comic book good condition 80s tv. Tvs space alien got his very own marvel comic, lasting for a big 50 issues. It ran some fifty issues from 1988 to 1992, along with numerous special editions. The numeraled ones are the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings, which are worth less that a 1st printing, which will have no roman numeral. Comic book version of the tv sitcom and cartoon that aired on nbc from 1986 to 1990.