Old Man Logan Key Issues: Complete Saga Guide

Created by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven in 2008,Old Man Loganhas become one of the most popular alternate versions of Wolverine. This dystopian vision of a future where the supervillains won, where Logan killed the X-Men under the influence of Mysterio and now refuses to bare his claws, captivated readers and inspired the film Logan (2017) with Hugh Jackman. For collectors, this saga offers a set of accessible key issues with strong potential linked to the cinematic popularity of the character.

This guide covers the entire Old Man Logan saga: the original arc in Wolverine (2008-2009), the ongoing Secret Wars and post-Secret Wars series (2015-2018), and Dead Man Logan (2018-2019). Each key number is analyzed with its odds, its estimated circulation and its importance in the character's mythology.

Wolverine #66 (2008) — Old Man Logan's first appearance

Published in June 2008,Wolverine vol. 3 #66kicks off Mark Millar and Steve McNiven's "Old Man Logan" arc. This issue introduces the concept for the first time: a future where villains have divided America between themselves, an aged and pacifist Logan who lives as a farmer in Hulk's territory, and a blind Hawkeye who offers him one last road trip through the wastelands.

Steve McNiven's cover, showing a bearded and aged Wolverine, has become iconic. McNiven's realistic, cinematic style gives the story a visual gravitas that anticipates the film Logan by nearly a decade.

Current odds of #66:

CGC 9.8:$200 to $500. Around 3,000 copies in the census. This is the main issue of the saga, the one that commands the highest prices. Sales are very active, with 20-30 transactions per month.

GCC 9.6:$80 to $150. The best value for money for a collector who wants a nice example without the premium of 9.8.

GCC 9.4:$50 to $80. Very accessible, ideal for completing a high-end reading run.

Wolverine #67-72 — The complete run

Issues #67 to #72 continue the arc with key moments: the crossing of the Badlands (#67-68), the revelation of the massacre of the Each individual number is worth between $40 and $100 in CGC 9.8, with the exception of #70 which is the second most valued after #66.

The complete bow #66-72 in CGC 9.8 represents an investment of $800 to $1,500. In grade 9.4-9.6, count on $400 to $700 for the set.

Giant-Size Old Man Logan #1 (2009) — The epic finale

The arc does not end with #72 but withWolverine: Old Man Logan Giant-Size #1(September 2009), a 48-page one-shot that concludes the saga in explosive fashion. It is in this issue that Logan finally brings out his claws to face the Hulk Gang, the degenerate grandchildren of Bruce Banner who murdered his family.

CGC 9.8:$150 to $300. The giant-size format makes grading more difficult (the edge is sensitive to stress marks), which makes perfect copies rare.

GCC 9.6:$60 to $120. A good compromise for collectors who want the finale without paying the premium of 9.8.

This issue is often overlooked by collectors who believe the arc ends at #72, making it an undervalued sleeper relative to its narrative importance.

Old Man Logan vol. 1 (Secret Wars, 2015)

During the eventSecret Wars(2015), Old Man Logan gets his own 5-issue miniseries by Brian Michael Bendis and Andrea Sorrentino. This transitional series shows Logan (the Old Man version) discovering Battleworld and seeking to find his world again. It serves as a bridge to the ongoing series that will follow.

Old Man Logan #1 (Secret Wars) CGC 9.8:$40 to $80. Andrea Sorrentino's drawings, with his innovative graphic style (split-screen pages, geometric compositions), create very visual covers and interiors.

The complete set #1-5 in 9.8 is worth about $150-250. These are inexpensive acquisitions that could appreciate in value over time.

Old Man Logan vol. 2 #1-50 (2016-2018) — The ongoing series

After Secret Wars, Old Man Logan is integrated into the main Marvel universe (Earth-616) and gets an ongoing series of 50 issues. Jeff Lemire wrote the first 24 issues (with Andrea Sorrentino on the drawings), then Ed Brisson took over for the conclusion.

Old Man Logan vol. 2 #1 (January 2016) CGC 9.8:$60 to $120. The Lemire/Sorrentino run is considered the best in this series, with arcs like "Berzerker" and "Bordertown" becoming modern classics.

#14 (first appearance of Maestro in the run):$30-50 in 9.8. Crossovers with other Marvel characters add interest for thematic collectors.

#25 (Anniversary issue):Lenticular cover, $30-60 in 9.8.

Notable variants of the ongoing series

#1 comes in many variations, including the Gabriele Dell'Otto variation ($100-180 in 9.8), the 2016 Hip-Hop variation ($60-100), and the Action Figure variation ($40-70). Sorrentino variants for the following numbers (#5, #10, #15) are also sought after at $30-60 in 9.8.

Dead Man Logan #1-12 (2018-2019) — The end of the story

The seriesDead Man Logan(December 2018 - November 2019) by Ed Brisson and Mike Henderson recounts the last days of Old Man Logan, whose healing factor is gradually running out. It is the definitive conclusion of the character, with a moving finale that takes him back to his dystopian future to die in peace.

Dead Man Logan #1 CGC 9.8:$30-60. The title benefits from the success of the film Logan and readers' attachment to the character.

Dead Man Logan #12 (latest issue):$20 to $40 in 9.8. The latest issues of popular series are often printed in smaller quantities and can appreciate in value over time.

The Complete Series #1-12 in 9.8 represents a modest investment of $200-$400, providing the entire conclusion of the character Old Man Logan.

The influence of the film Logan (2017) on the ratings

The movieLogan(2017), directed by James Mangold starring Hugh Jackman in his final role as Wolverine, is loosely based on the Old Man Logan arc. The impact on the ratings was massive: between 2016 and 2018, the value of Wolverine #66 in CGC 9.8 increased from $100-150 to $400-500, a three-fold increase. Despite a slight correction in 2019-2020, prices have stabilized at a level sustainably higher than pre-film.

Hugh Jackman's return in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) has reignited interest in the entire Wolverine franchise, keeping Old Man Logan ratings at high levels. Any future announcement of adaptation of the Old Man Logan concept in the MCU (which is plausible in a future Multiverse) would cause a new price peak.

Recommended purchasing strategy

For a complete and optimized Old Man Logan collection, here is the recommended strategy by budget:

Budget under $500:The original bow #66-72 + Giant-Size in grade 9.2-9.4. It's the essential Millar/McNiven story for a reasonable price. Add Dead Man Logan #1 in 9.8 as a narrative supplement.

Budget $500 to $1,500:The original arc in 9.6-9.8, plus Old Man Logan vol. 2 #1-24 (the Lemire/Sorrentino run) in 9.8. You cover the best of the saga in both formats (mini-arc and ongoing).

Budget over $1,500:The entirety — original arc in 9.8, Secret Wars mini in 9.8, complete ongoing #1-50, Dead Man Logan #1-12, plus key variants (Dell'Otto, Sorrentino). A museum set of the complete saga.