Incredible Hulk #181 CGC 9.2 - 1974 Marvel 1st Full Appearance of Wolverine

Incredible Hulk #181 (November 1974)

Graded 9.2 with Off-White to White Pages by CGC (4406924001)

Key Issue Highlights:

• Wolverine's Debut: This iconic issue features the first full appearance of Wolverine, created by Roy Thomas, Len Wein, and John Romita Sr.
• Historic Design: Wolverine's adamantium claws and Canadian identity were key design elements, solidified by artist John Romita Sr.
• Classic Cover Art: Herb Trimpe's stunning cover art captures Wolverine's "berserker rage," setting the tone for the character's legacy.

Significant Battle:

Wolverine faces off against both the Hulk and the Wendigo in a fierce battle, marking his entry into the Marvel universe. This issue follows his brief cameo in Incredible Hulk #180 and precedes his appearance in #182.

Collector's Gem:

• Bronze Age Grail: From the mid-1980s onward, Incredible Hulk #181 has become the most valued issue of the Bronze Age, rivaling the best of the Silver and Golden ages.
• Wendigo's First Transference: Notable for the first transference of the Wendigo entity from one person to another.