{"product_id":"x-men-109-vf-1st-weapon-alpha","title":"X-Men #109 – 1st Appearance of Weapon Alpha – Estimated VF","description":"\u003ch2\u003eX-Men #109 – 1st Appearance of Weapon Alpha – Estimated VF\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA classic Bronze Age Marvel key, \u003cstrong\u003eX-Men #109\u003c\/strong\u003e features the \u003cstrong\u003efirst appearance of James MacDonald Hudson as Weapon Alpha\u003c\/strong\u003e, the character who would later become known as Vindicator \/ Guardian and go on to become a major figure in \u003cstrong\u003eAlpha Flight\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eraw, ungraded copy\u003c\/strong\u003e with an estimated condition of \u003cstrong\u003eVF\u003c\/strong\u003e. A strong pick-up for X-Men collectors, Alpha Flight fans and Bronze Age Marvel key hunters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e The X-Men\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssue:\u003c\/strong\u003e #109\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw, ungraded comic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VF\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e First appearance of James MacDonald Hudson as Weapon Alpha\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLater Identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vindicator \/ Guardian\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home Are the Heroes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze Age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-Men #109\u003c\/strong\u003e is an important Bronze Age X-Men key, introducing \u003cstrong\u003eWeapon Alpha\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Canadian government-linked character sent to bring Wolverine back to Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue directly builds on Wolverine’s Canadian backstory and helps set up the wider Alpha Flight mythology that would follow in later X-Men issues. With \u003cstrong\u003eChris Claremont\u003c\/strong\u003e scripting, \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Byrne\u003c\/strong\u003e pencils, and a \u003cstrong\u003eDave Cockrum cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is a strong collector book from one of the most important X-Men eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCreators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWriter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chris Claremont\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenciller:\u003c\/strong\u003e John Byrne\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terry Austin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dave Cockrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLetterer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tom Orzechowski\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glynis Wein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VF. This is a raw, ungraded comic and the condition stated is our honest visual estimate based on handling and inspection. Comic grading is subjective and may vary between collectors, dealers and grading companies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully, as they form part of the description. The item shown is the exact comic you will receive. Any visible age-related wear should be considered when buying raw Bronze Age books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage raw keys are packed with extra care. This comic will be bagged, boarded and securely protected in a sturdy mailer or box depending on destination. UK orders are sent with tracked delivery where appropriate, with careful handling from Redsters Comics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marvel Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53115373584651,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5790\/8491\/files\/X-Men_109.png?v=1780519578","url":"https:\/\/redsterscomics.com\/bg\/products\/x-men-109-vf-1st-weapon-alpha","provider":"Redsters Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}