Wolverine ##1
Marvel Comics • Wolverine: A Marvel Comics Limited Series (Vol. 1)
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
Frank Miller
Cover Artist
Frank Miller
Publication Date
September 1982
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of Wolverine’s first solo limited series. The story follows Logan as he travels to Japan to find his lost love, Mariko Yashida, only to discover she has been married off to a criminal to pay her father's debts. Features the iconic 'I'm the best there is' inner monologue.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks and ticks, some of which break color. Notable blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor edge wear and surface scuffing visible on the dark purple ink on the bottom right. Minor foxing or tanning consistent with age may be present on the interior edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $100 - $150; Graded (CGC 6.0): $150 - $180; Potential Graded (CGC 9.8): $1,500+
Recent Sales
Recent 6.0 Newsstand copies have sold between $130 and $160. Higher grade copies (9.0+) see a significant price jump, often exceeding $250.
Grading Recommendation
In its current apparent 6.0 condition, grading may not provide a significant return on investment after fees. However, if a professional press and clean could address the surface indentations and bring it to a 7.5 or higher, professional grading by CGC is highly recommended.
Notable Features
First solo Wolverine series; Iconic cover art by Frank Miller; Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode in bottom left corner); Key Bronze Age issue.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the color registration of the 60 cent price box, the specific vintage paper stock texture visible at the edges, and the correct font/placement of the barcode and month indicators.