WOLVERINE (1982) #1
CGC Gem Mint: 10.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Friday, 06/28/2024 9:04 PM
$27,000
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: white pages
Frank Miller cover/art; 1st solo Wolverine title; 1st appearance of Yukio (cameo); 1st use of the phrase "I'm the best there is at what I do"; Comic Book Impact rating of 8 (CBI)
Highest Graded
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Frank Miller cover/art; 1st solo Wolverine title; 1st appearance of Yukio (cameo); 1st use of the phrase "I'm the best there is at what I do"; Comic Book Impact rating of 8 (CBI)
Highest Graded
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white pages
Frank Miller cover/art; 1st solo Wolverine title; 1st appearance of Yukio (cameo); 1st use of the phrase "I'm the best there is at what I do"; Comic Book Impact rating of 8 (CBI)
Highest Graded
Wolverine #1 was inevitable as a solo turn for Marvel's favorite Canadian mutant. Wolverine had quickly become the break-out star of the revamped X-Men in the wake of 1975's Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel still took their time in making the first Wolverine title a true event. Fans were already excited to see beloved X-Men scribe Chris Claremont writing the Limited Series. Marvel then announced Frank Miller would join the book as penciller and co-plotter — with Miller in the midst of his own acclaimed run as the creative force behind a revitalized Daredevil.
This classic first issue includes the 1st appearance of female ninja Yukio, as well as Logan's first utterance of, "I'm the best there is at what I do..." The book also sent Wolverine to Japan for a modern-day noir that further liberated the hero from traditional superhero settings. From here, Wolverine's offbeat path would ultimately make the X-Man a pioneer in serious super-hero cinema. The character's continuing pop-culture impact was once again confirmed in 2024, with the big-screen Deadpool & Wolverine breaking box-office records (including the record for the highest-grossing X-Men film).
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Collectors knew the first issue of Wolverine's long-awaited solo debut would be a hot investment. This stunning 10.0 edition is still one of only 4 copies ranked highest on the CGC Census. ComicConnect is proud to present one of these cherished top-tier rarities that seldom come up for auction.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in for the approval to take effect.
Frank Miller cover/art; 1st solo Wolverine title; 1st appearance of Yukio (cameo); 1st use of the phrase "I'm the best there is at what I do"; Comic Book Impact rating of 8 (CBI)
Highest Graded
Wolverine #1 was inevitable as a solo turn for Marvel's favorite Canadian mutant. Wolverine had quickly become the break-out star of the revamped X-Men in the wake of 1975's Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel still took their time in making the first Wolverine title a true event. Fans were already excited to see beloved X-Men scribe Chris Claremont writing the Limited Series. Marvel then announced Frank Miller would join the book as penciller and co-plotter — with Miller in the midst of his own acclaimed run as the creative force behind a revitalized Daredevil.
This classic first issue includes the 1st appearance of female ninja Yukio, as well as Logan's first utterance of, "I'm the best there is at what I do..." The book also sent Wolverine to Japan for a modern-day noir that further liberated the hero from traditional superhero settings. From here, Wolverine's offbeat path would ultimately make the X-Man a pioneer in serious super-hero cinema. The character's continuing pop-culture impact was once again confirmed in 2024, with the big-screen Deadpool & Wolverine breaking box-office records (including the record for the highest-grossing X-Men film).
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Collectors knew the first issue of Wolverine's long-awaited solo debut would be a hot investment. This stunning 10.0 edition is still one of only 4 copies ranked highest on the CGC Census. ComicConnect is proud to present one of these cherished top-tier rarities that seldom come up for auction.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in for the approval to take effect.