
1st Weapon Alpha
Later Vindicator / Guardian
John Byrne Art
Classic Bronze Age X-Men
Raw VF
Honest visual condition estimate
Shipped Protected
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X-Men #109 – 1st Appearance of Weapon Alpha – Estimated VF
A classic Bronze Age Marvel key, X-Men #109 features the first appearance of James MacDonald Hudson as Weapon Alpha, the character who would later become known as Vindicator / Guardian and go on to become a major figure in Alpha Flight.
This is a raw, ungraded copy with an estimated condition of VF. A strong pick-up for X-Men collectors, Alpha Flight fans and Bronze Age Marvel key hunters.
Key Details
- info Series The X-Men
- tag Issue #109
- storefront Publisher Marvel Comics
- event Cover Date February 1978
- info Format Raw, ungraded comic
- info Estimated Condition VF
- info Key Feature First appearance of James MacDonald Hudson as Weapon Alpha
- info Later Identity Vindicator / Guardian
- info Story Home Are the Heroes!
- info Era Bronze Age
Why It Matters
X-Men #109 is an important Bronze Age X-Men key, introducing Weapon Alpha, a Canadian government-linked character sent to bring Wolverine back to Canada.
This 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 Chris Claremont scripting, John Byrne pencils, and a Dave Cockrum cover, it is a strong collector book from one of the most important X-Men eras.
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Collector Notes
Estimated Condition: 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.
Please 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.
Shipping
Vintage 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.
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