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DARK HORSE COMICS · 1/03 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-010381
JUDGE DREDD VS ALIENS: INCUBUS #2
Judge Dredd battles the Alien Xenomorphs in this 2003 Dark Horse crossover miniseries
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Horse Comics | 2003 | Modern | Direct Edition | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows sharp corners, glossy unmarred surface, and strong color with no visible spine ticks or creasing in this photo. The book is in a protective sleeve which limits full edge inspection, and the barcode area shows 'DIRECT SALES' text confirming direct edition. No fading, stains, or tears are visible on the front cover; interior and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $2 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $55 |
// Archive commentary
Judge Dredd vs Aliens: Incubus #2 is the second chapter of a four-issue Dark Horse miniseries published in 2003, pitting 2000 AD's fascist lawman against the Xenomorphs of the Alien franchise. The crossover was written by Andy Diggle with art by Henry Flint, continuing a run of licensed team-up books that Dark Horse produced pairing its Aliens and Predator properties with outside characters. The series followed earlier Judge Dredd/Aliens crossovers and slots into the broader wave of early-2000s inter-company mashups that were popular with fans of both franchises without being essential to either character's core continuity.
As a direct-market miniseries issue from a well-supported but niche crossover line, this book has never carried meaningful secondary-market demand beyond completists of the Dredd or Alien franchises. It was printed in the ordinary quantities typical of Dark Horse licensed titles of the era and has not been the subject of any notable reprint, adaptation, or anniversary attention that would drive collector interest. Copies remain readily available in the back-issue market and online, with pricing tracking close to original cover price for raw copies.
This is a reader and completist book rather than an investment piece. Raw copies in any condition trade cheaply and are easy to source, appealing mainly to Judge Dredd or Alien franchise collectors filling out a run rather than speculators. Graded 9.8 examples carry a modest premium over raw due to the practical scarcity of high-grade submissions for a low-demand modern title, but the ceiling on value remains limited; this is a book bought for franchise completeness, not for growth potential.
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-010381 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
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