Wolverine ##101
Marvel Comics • Wolverine Vol. 2
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Adam Kubert, Dan Green
Cover Artist
Adam Kubert, Dan Green
Publication Date
May 1996
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Storyline: 'The Lady and the Beast'. Features Wolverine in his feral state traveling to the Savage Land. Characters include Cyclops, Jean Grey, and the Savage Land Mutates. Part of the 'Endless Night' narrative thread.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress marks/ticks visible on left edge. Minor blunting on the bottom right corner. Minimal color breaking creases. Cover gloss appears high, but some surface scuffs on the polybag might be obscuring minor indentations.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales on eBay range from $3 to $12 plus shipping. 9.8 graded copies have recently sold for approximately $70.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.8 is guaranteed. The cost of grading (approx $30-$40) exceeds the raw value and the current market demand for this specific mid-90s issue is relatively low.
Notable Features
Features the 'All-New, All-Different' banner during the period where Logan lost his nose and Adamantium. High-quality Adam Kubert artwork. Direct Edition UPC present.
Authentication Notes
First printing verified by direct edition barcode (10111 string). Color registration and paper stock appear consistent with late-period Copper Age/early Modern Age Marvel production.