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ALF#20
Cover: David Manak

ALF #20

Oct 1989 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.50 GBP
“Vanity, Thy Name Is Alf”

In "Vanity, Thy Name Is Alf," the lovable alien from the house next door hits a surprising low when he starts questioning his own appearance, launching a self-obsessed quest through the suburban neighborhood and his human hosts' home to find ways to look better—curling his hair, researching cosmetic procedures, and more. Written by Michael Gallagher and brought to life with expressive art by David Manak, the story captures Alf’s earnest, if misguided, journey with humor and heart, while Marie Severin handles both inks and colors, and Rick Parker provides the lettering. The cover, also by David Manak, perfectly captures Alf’s dramatic transformation attempt.

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writer Michael Gallagher · artist David Manak · inker, colorist Marie Severin · letterer Rick Parker · cover David Manak

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Full credits

inker, colorist Marie Severin
letterer Rick Parker
cover pencils, inks David Manak

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Alf thinks that he is too ugly, and goes on a quest through the house and the town to find a way to make himself more attractive, trying everything from curling his hair to investigating liposuction and a nose job.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).