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ow pages; missing Marvel Value Stamp
1st appearance of Wolverine (last page cameo); Wendigo app., Herb Trimpe cover & art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)


Incredible Hulk #180 ushered in a new era of comics with the first appearance of Wolverine! Readers had to wait for that final cliffhanger panel, though, where the Canadian hero came pouncing into battle to take on both the Hulk and the mythological Wendigo. Fans instantly took a liking to the scrappy character, and Len Wein soon declared Wolverine to be a mutant drafted into the new X-Men lineup introduced in Giant-Size X-Men #1. From there, Wolverine joined the Punisher as the first true superstars of the Bronze Age of comics.

Wolverine also became one of Marvel's most potent weapons for sales-inspiring guest turns and hot spin-off titles. It was no surprise when Hugh Jackman found overnight stardom with the role in 2000's big-screen X-Men film. Over 25 years later, Wolverine remains one of the hottest figures in both comics and film — as further confirmed when Jackman returned for the massive success of 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine. This timeless book will certainly see boosts in price as Marvel Studios continues to announce new projects featuring the company's reclaimed X-Men rights.
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