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ComicSpecs / significanceEstimated raw grade from photoApprox. raw valueThe Uncanny X-Men #121May 1979, 40¢; Chris Claremont / John Byrne; first full appearance of Alpha FlightVF 8.0–8.5$70–125The Uncanny X-Men #122June 1979, 40¢; Claremont / Byrne; follow-up to the Alpha Flight/Wolverine story, “The Trial of Colossus”VF+ 8.5–9.0$35–70
Both original U.S. direct/newsstand-era copies, bagged and boarded—not graded/slabbed.
#121 is the stronger key because Alpha Flight is fully shown in costume; #120 is commonly described as their earlier cameo/partial appearance. Current market listings show certified #121 copies around $150 at CGC 8.0–9.0, roughly $225 at 9.2, and around $275–330 at 9.4–9.6; asking prices are not guaranteed sale prices. MyComicShop1
