Wolverine ##145
Marvel Comics • Wolverine Volume 2
Writer
Erik Larsen
Interior Artist
Leinil Francis Yu
Cover Artist
Leinil Francis Yu
Publication Date
December 1999
Cover Variant
Regular (Foil Claws)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Giant-Sized 25th Anniversary Issue. Wolverine regains his Adamantium skeleton after it was removed by Magneto years prior. He faces off against Sabretooth, who is acting as the Horseman of Death for Apocalypse.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Foil finish on claws appears intact without significant scuffing. Surface gloss is high with no visible finger-oil staining.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; Graded (CGC 9.8): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales trend between $15 and $40 depending on the centering of the foil. CGC 9.8 copies have consistently sold for $130+ in the current anniversary market.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can achieve a 9.8 grade. Due to the high sensitivity of the foil cover to scratches and the visible spine stress, it likely falls in the 9.0-9.2 range, making it a better candidate for a high-quality raw collection.
Notable Features
Significant 'key' issue where Wolverine's Adamantium is restored. Features a distinctive silver foil-stamped claw design on the cover. Direct Edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Features correct $3.99 price point for the giant-sized anniversary issue. The foil stamping shows proper registration and the 'Direct Edition' barcode is correctly formatted for 1999.