Wolverine ##82
Marvel Comics • Wolverine Vol. 2
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Adam Kubert
Cover Artist
Adam Kubert
Publication Date
June 1994
Cover Variant
Regular Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the ongoing 'Fatal Attractions' aftermath and 'Stalking' storylines where Wolverine deals with the loss of his adamantium and his mutating feral state.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0) to Near Mint- (CGC 9.2)
Condition Details
Book is bagged and boarded. Appears to have a clean, flat cover with sharp corners, minor spine stress ticks, and minimal edge wear. There is a circular white price sticker affixed to the upper right corner of the polybag or cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $10 - $20. Graded (CGC 9.2/9.4): $30 - $50.
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar high-grade condition typically sell between $10 and $15 on secondary online marketplaces like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not generally recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) unless part of a larger high-value submission, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the potential value increase for a modern 90s issue.
Notable Features
Direct Edition with barcode box stating Direct Edition 08211. Features an iconic minimalist black-and-white cover design with bloody facial details by Adam Kubert.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s Marvel direct edition comic with correct barcode box, color printing, gloss finish, and standard newsprint interior, showing no signs of counterfeiting.