MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS ##74
Marvel Comics • Marvel Comics Presents Vol. 1
Writer
Barry Windsor-Smith
Interior Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Cover Artist
Barry Windsor-Smith
Publication Date
March 1991
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 3 of the legendary 'Weapon X' storyline. This issue continues the definitive origin of Wolverine, detailing the brutal experimentation used to bond adamantium to Logan's skeleton by the secret Weapon X program.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 to 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks (some potentially breaking color along the left edge), minor corner blunting, and slight surface scuffing visible through the polybag/mylar. The interior of the bag shows some waving which may indicate minor moisture or simply storage pressure.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 9.8): $150 - $200
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition range from $18 to $30. High-grade 9.8 slabs have stabilized around $175.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless it is a personal sentimental favorite. While a key issue, the visible spine ticks likely drop the grade below a 9.0, meaning the cost of grading may exceed the value added.
Notable Features
Weapon X storyline; Barry Windsor-Smith iconic cover and interior art; Direct Edition (Spider-Man head in UPC box).
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1991 Marvel production. Paper stock is standard newsprint which may show light yellowing on the edges. All distinctive trade dress and color registration appear consistent with original print runs.