Lot Details
| Issues | #1-2, #17 (3 issues) |
|---|---|
| Key issues |
#1: First issue of the series
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| Edition | 3 Direct Edition |
| Cover dates | Nov 1988 – Nov 1989 |
| Genre / era | Superhero · Copper Age |
Contents 3 issues
| Issue | Edition | Copies | Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Direct Edition | 1 | |
| #2 | Direct Edition | 1 | |
| #17 | Direct Edition | 1 |
Issue details: Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wolverine #1, #2 & #17
This lot features Wolverine Vol. 2 issues 1, 2, and 17, representing early installments of the character's first long-running ongoing solo series published by Marvel Comics. The selection includes key storylines written by Chris Claremont and Archie Goodwin, highlighted by issue 17's iconic cover art by John Buscema.
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Lot Details
| Issues | #1-2, #17 (3 issues) |
|---|---|
| Key issues |
#1: First issue of the series
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| Edition | 3 Direct Edition |
| Cover dates | Nov 1988 – Nov 1989 |
| Genre / era | Superhero · Copper Age |
Contents 3 issues
| Issue | Edition | Copies | Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Direct Edition | 1 | |
| #2 | Direct Edition | 1 | |
| #17 | Direct Edition | 1 |
Issue details: Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Wolverine
Created by writer Len Wein and art director John Romita Sr., Wolverine made his debut in The Incredible Hulk #180 in October 1974 before a full appearance in issue #181. Marvel Comics introduced the character as a Canadian government operative equipped with heightened senses, a accelerated healing factor, and retractable adamantium claws. In 1975, writer Chris Claremont and artist Dave Cockrum integrated him into the revamped X-Men lineup in Giant-Size X-Men #1, laying the groundwork for his development from a hot-tempered adversary into a central figure of the franchise.
Wolverine's narrative history reached major milestones through solo expansions during the 1980s. A seminal 1982 four-issue limited series co-created by Claremont and Frank Miller established his antihero ethos, connection to Japanese lore, and the catchphrase "I'm the best there is at what I do." Building on this success, Marvel launched Wolverine Vol. 2 in November 1988, marking his first continuous ongoing monthly title. Written initially by Claremont with artwork by John Buscema, the series introduced his "Patch" alter ego in the fictional island nation of Madripoor and expanded his personal rogue's gallery.
As one of Marvel's most published characters, Wolverine redefined the archetype of the comic book antihero during the Bronze and Modern Ages of comics. His transition from ensemble X-Men member to flagship solo star demonstrated the viable market for darker, morally complex protagonists in mainstream publishing. The character's popularity helped propel the broader X-Men brand into multimedia adaptations, including feature films, animated television series, and video games, cementing his place in global popular culture archives.
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