Jessica Jones first appeared in Alias #1, published by Marvel in 2001. That places it in the Modern Age.
Why this issue matters
Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos introduced Jessica Jones as a former superhero turned hard-boiled private investigator in Marvel's mature MAX imprint.
Key facts
Alias #1
- Character: Jessica Jones
- Publisher: Marvel
- Cover year: 2001
- Era: Modern Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
More Marvel firsts from the Modern Age
- Winter Soldier Captain America #6, 2005
- Miles Morales Ultimate Fallout #4, 2011
- Kamala Khan (Ms Marvel) Captain Marvel #14, 2013
- America Chavez Vengeance #1, 2011
- Riri Williams (Ironheart) Invincible Iron Man #7, 2016
Got a copy?
I buy key issues and whole collections across the UK, and I will tell you honestly whether what you have is the real first or a later printing. Send me photos of the cover and the indicia and I will come back with a straight answer, and a proper valuation if you want one.