Wolverine ##145
Marvel Comics • Wolverine Vol. 2
Writer
Erik Larsen
Interior Artist
Leinil Francis Yu
Cover Artist
Leinil Francis Yu
Publication Date
December 1999
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Giant-Sized 25th Anniversary Issue. Wolverine regains his adamantium skeleton after defeating Sabretooth (who had been bonded with it by Apocalypse) in a duel to become Death, one of Apocalypse's Horsemen.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress marks visible on the left edge. Corners appear sharp. Slight blunting on the bottom right corner. Gloss is high with no visible color breaks on the face.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (9.8): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in high grade have sold between $25 and $50. CGC 9.8 copies typically sell in the $140 range.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can achieve a 9.8 grade. The potential spine ticks suggest a 9.4 or 9.6, making it better suited as a high-end raw collectible.
Notable Features
Wolverine regains adamantium. Iconic cover by Leinil Francis Yu. Anniversary issue and key character development milestone.
Authentication Notes
Authentic direct edition Marvel comic with correct $3.99 cover price for a giant-sized issue of that era. Standard glossy cover stock and 1999 barcode formatting are present.