Wolverine ##145
Marvel Comics • Wolverine Vol. 2 (1988 Series)
Writer
Erik Larsen
Interior Artist
Leinil Francis Yu
Cover Artist
Leinil Francis Yu
Publication Date
December 1999
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition Foil Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Giant-Sized 25th Anniversary Issue. Wolverine regains his adamantium skeleton after a battle with Sabretooth. Under the guise of Death (Horseman of Apocalypse), Wolverine defeats Sabretooth to keep the villain from gaining the metal-bonded skeleton himself.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible on the left edge. Slight softening of the bottom right corner near the barcode. The foil finish appears mostly preserved but shows typical minor horizontal surface lines common to this manufacturing process.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15-$25; Graded (9.8): $100-$130
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $18 on eBay. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies have fluctuated between $115 and $145 recently.
Grading Recommendation
Optional. Only recommended if a press can achieve a 9.8 grade, as the value jump for anything lower than a 9.6 often does not cover grading fees for this specific era/issue.
Notable Features
Key issue featuring Wolverine regaining adamantium skeleton from Apocalypse. Iconic foil element on the claws. Features Marvel 25th Anniversary logo.
Authentication Notes
First printing confirmed by the '1' in the last digit of the barcode string (14511). Foil application is crisp and characteristic of late-90s Marvel production.