Wolverine first appeared in Incredible Hulk #180, published by Marvel in 1974. That places it in the Bronze Age.
Why this issue matters
The final page cameo the issue before his full debut, this is where Wolverine technically appears first, even if #181 gets most of the attention.
Key facts
Incredible Hulk #180
- Character: Wolverine (cameo)
- Publisher: Marvel
- Cover year: 1974
- Era: Bronze Age
Before you buy or sell one
- Check it is a first print, not a facsimile or reprint. Newsstand and direct editions are priced differently too.
- Condition decides most of the value. Whether grading is worth it depends on the copy.
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Other first appearances from 1974
- Wolverine Incredible Hulk #181, 1974
- Punisher Amazing Spider-Man #129, 1974
- Iron Fist Marvel Premiere #15, 1974
More Marvel firsts from the Bronze Age
- Phoenix X-Men #101, 1976
- Black Cat Amazing Spider-Man #194, 1979
- Emma Frost Uncanny X-Men #129, 1980
- Mystique Ms. Marvel #16, 1978
- Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler Giant-Size X-Men #1, 1975
- Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) Marvel Spotlight #5, 1972
- Luke Cage Hero for Hire #1, 1972
- Thanos Invincible Iron Man #55, 1973
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