Wolverine ##104
Marvel Comics • Wolverine (Vol. 2)
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Val Semeiks
Cover Artist
Val Semeiks
Publication Date
August 1996
Cover Variant
Regular (Newsstand Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Onslaught' crossover event (Impact 1). Wolverine, Cyclops, and Elektra face off against Ozymandias. The story continues the Onslaught saga which threatened the entire Marvel Universe at the time.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress/ticks (especially along the middle-left edge), slight corner blunting at bottom left and top left, and minor surface wear/reflections on the bag (hard to distinguish from cover scuffing). The spine shows some structural wear typical of newsstand copies.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in mid-to-high grade sold for approximately $5. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies occasionally sell for $50 depending on market demand for Onslaught crossover issues.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service ($25+) exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition (estimated 7.5 range). It is best kept as a reader copy or in a protective bag and board.
Notable Features
Contains the 'Onslaught and Beyond Update' inside. Features a Newsstand UPC barcode. Notable for being the 'Impact 1' phase of the major 1996 crossover.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Marvel Newsstand edition. Correct paper stock for the era (glossy cover, newsprint-style interior). Standard dual staple placement is visible. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.