ALF (1988) Annual comic books 1989

Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. It's hot and the Tanners can't use their air conditioner. So ALF resolves to do something to make things cooler in "Bad Day At Blackout." Then ALF tries to resolve Brian's sibling worries by telling him his own experiences on Melmac when he was younger in "Brother, Can You Spare a Slime?" And in "Interview with the Hampire," ALF explains to the Tanners all about Melmac Hampires when one such creature invades the Tanner household. Then in "Getting His Just Desert," ALF has to spend time with Kate's mother Dorothy when the Tanners go out of town. In "Going, Going, Gonzo," Brian needs help in playing baseball and ALF is there to assist. And then in "Oh, Baby," ALF goes on the family picnic and brings along a new toy that causes all sorts of problems. Issue also has one-page gag strips: "ALF's Exercise Workout" and "Going Up." Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin & Jacqueline Roettcher. Front cover and inside pinup by Bill Sienkiewicz Cover price $2.00.