1974 The Incredible Hulk #180 CGC NM/M 9.8

The first appearance of Wolverine, in a final-page cameo, in Near Mint/Mint 9.8.

The Incredible Hulk #180, dated October 1974, gave readers their first look at Wolverine. He returned for his first full appearance in the following issue and went on to become one of Marvel’s best-known characters.

Wolverine was created by Len Wein and Marvel’s art director John Romita, who designed the costume, after editor-in-chief Roy Thomas asked for a Canadian superhero. Hugh Jackman played him in ten films over twenty-four years, from X-Men in 2000 to Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024.

The story is by Len Wein, with art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel and a cover by Trimpe. The Wendigo also appears.

Ninety-six examples have achieved Near Mint/Mint 9.8 at CGC, and none have been graded higher.

Population report accurate at the time of listing and subject to change.