Wolverine ##86
Marvel Comics • Wolverine Vol. 2
Writer
Larry Hama
Interior Artist
Adam Kubert
Cover Artist
Adam Kubert
Publication Date
October 1994
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (Direct Edition/Newsstand UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 1 of the 'Deep Theory' storyline. Wolverine and Forge head to the Canadian wilderness to investigate a series of deaths. The issue features a battle against the Hunter in Darkness and explores Wolverine's connection to his feral nature after the loss of his adamantium.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress ticks visible along the left edge, slight blunting on the bottom right corner, minor surface wear near the top edge, and slight color-breaking crease near the bottom left.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 9.8): $45 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $3 to $8 on eBay. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) have stabilized around $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The grading fees would exceed the market value of the book unless it is a guaranteed 9.8, and the visible spine ticks likely cap this at a 9.0-9.2.
Notable Features
Features Forge; Adam Kubert cover art; Delux format paper stock used during this mid-90s era. Contains a Newsstand UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic mid-90s Marvel gloss. Paper stock should be slightly higher quality than the newsprint used in the 80s.