Wolverine ##145
Marvel Comics • Wolverine Vol. 2
Writer
Erik Larsen
Interior Artist
Leinil Francis Yu
Cover Artist
Leinil Francis Yu
Publication Date
December 1999
Cover Variant
Regular (Foil Embossed)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this giant-sized 25th anniversary issue, Wolverine's adamantium is finally restored by Apocalypse. Wolverine defeats Sabretooth in a brutal battle to decide who will become Apocalypse's new Horseman of Death.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks along the left edge, minor blunting on the bottom right corner, and light surface scuffing on the foil elements. The cover remains bright with good gloss and no apparent subscription creases.
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $30.00 (Raw), $80.00 - $120.00 (CGC 9.8)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $15–$25 across major marketplaces. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have seen sales in the $100 range due to the difficulty of grading foil covers.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can achieve a 9.6 or 9.8 grade. Given the visible spine stress, this copy is likely a 9.0, meaning grading costs would exceed the value increase.
Notable Features
Key issue featuring the return of Wolverine's adamantium and his transformation into Death (Horseman of Apocalypse). Features a distinctive silver foil embossed cover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic issue. Features the correct 'Direct Edition' UPC block for the late 90s, high-gloss UV coating characteristic of Marvel foil covers of this era, and proper color registration.