Wolverine Gambitt: Victims ##3
Marvel Comics • Wolverine/Gambit: Victims
Writer
Jeph Loeb
Interior Artist
Tim Sale
Cover Artist
Tim Sale
Publication Date
November 1995
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (Newsstand UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A noir-inspired limited series featuring Wolverine and Gambit in London investigating a series of murders linked to Jack the Ripper. In this issue, titled Savage Betrayal, the tension between the two X-Men peaks as Wolverine confronts Gambit, suspecting him of the crimes while Arcade's influence is hinted at.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge, particularly one color-breaking tick near the top staple. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Minor surface scuffing on the dark blue backgrounds. Appears flat with good gloss and no visible subscription creases.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5-$10; Graded 9.8: $45-$60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-to-high grade raw copies are consistently between $3 and $8. Graded copies at 9.8 have sold within the $50 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of shipping and grading fees exceeds the current market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8. This copy shows enough spine stress to likely peak at a 9.0-9.2 grade.
Notable Features
Features the acclaimed creative team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale (Batman: Long Halloween). Includes a Jack the Ripper themed storyline. This is the Newsstand edition as indicated by the barcode and price text ($2.95 US / $4.00 CAN).
Authentication Notes
The item shows authentic 1990s glossy cover stock with standard dot-matrix printing visible in the color gradients. Staple alignment and registration of the 'All New X-Men Special Event' logo are consistent with official Marvel production from 1995.