Wolverine ##73
Marvel Comics • Wolverine Vol. 2 (1988 Series)
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Dwayne Turner
Cover Artist
Dwayne Turner
Publication Date
September 1993
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of 'The Dying Game' storyline. Wolverine battles the feral creature known as the Silver Fox/The Beast in the Canadian wilderness while grappling with his failing healing factor and animalistic nature. Features Sabretooth.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible major spine stress marks and color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Significant corner blunting on top and bottom right. Visible horizontal crease near the center of the spine. General shelf wear and some minor surface scratching on the ink of the cover logo.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $7 | Graded (estimated 5.0): $15 - $25
Recent Sales
Raw copies in similar condition consistently sell for under $10. High-grade 9.8 copies typically sell for $60 - $80.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of the book in this condition. This is a common 90s issue and only holds significant value in near-perfect (9.8 or higher) condition.
Notable Features
Direct Edition barcode featuring a Wolverine icon; Dwayne Turner interior and cover art; part of a popular early 90s Wolverine era.
Authentication Notes
Appearance is consistent with authentic 1993 Marvel paper stock and printing techniques. Interior pages visible through the edge appear to have standard tanning expected for this era. No signs of reproduction or counterfeiting.