Dark Horse Comics Appraisal

Alien 3 #1 (Dark Horse Comics, 1992)

This is a first printing of Alien 3 issue #1, the premiere installment of a three-part limited series published by Dark Horse Comics in 1992. The comic book is a standard modern-age size, constructed with a semi-glossy cardstock cover and newsprint interior pages. The cover art features a striking, painterly illustration of a Xenomorph head partially obscured by atmospheric red and orange hues, signed by artist Arthur Suydam in the lower right. The masthead displays the 'Alien 3' title in a bold orange-to-red gradient, accompanied by the Dark Horse logo in the upper left corner and the credits for Steven Grant, Christopher Taylor, and Rick Magyar at the bottom. The pricing is listed at $2.50 U.S. and $3.00 CAN. Structurally, the book appears to be in very good to fine condition, currently housed in a protective plastic poly-bag with a backing board. Notable condition observations include minor blunting at the corners, subtle color breaking along the spine consistent with light handling, and some minor surface scuffing visible through the plastic reflective glare. No significant water damage, tearing, or foxing is immediately apparent on the front cover. This piece represents a key tie-in to the 1992 David Fincher film, reflecting the high-production quality and dark aesthetic typical of Dark Horse's licensed properties during the early 1990s.