Incredible Hulk #181 - CGC 7.5 - 1974 Marvel First Full Appearance of Wolverine

Incredible Hulk #181 (1974)

Graded 7.5 by CGC (4372507001)
Pages: White

Special Features:

• High Grade: Only 9% of copies have achieved a higher grade in CGC's census.
• Iconic Debut: Features the first full appearance of Wolverine, a cornerstone character in both comics and film.

Creative Team:

• Writer: Len Wein
• Artist: Herb Trimpe
• Design: John Romita Sr. (added Wolverine's adamantium claws)

Key Issue Highlights:

• Wolverine's Creation: Conceived by Roy Thomas to appeal to Canadian readers, Wolverine was intended to be short, ill-tempered, and called "Wolverine" instead of "Badger."
• Historical Significance: Features Wolverine's original appearance before a design error altered his look.
• Cover Art: Herb Trimpe's praised cover showcasing Wolverine's berserker rage.

Plot Points:

• Wolverine vs. Hulk and Wendigo: Wolverine's battle against Hulk and Wendigo is central to the story.
• First Transference of Wendigo: Notable for the initial transference of the Wendigo entity.

Collector's Note:
From the mid-1980s onward, this issue has been the most valued of the Bronze Age, highly coveted by collectors. With the X-Men and Wolverine set to debut in Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe, the value of this comic is expected to rise.