In short:The three essential Wolverine runs are the Claremont/Miller miniseries (1982), Larry Hama's ongoing run (1990-1997), and Mark Millar's "Enemy of the State" (2004-2005), each defining an era of the character.
Logan has been one of the most collected Marvel characters for over forty years. From his first appearance in Incredible Hulk #181 to his multiple solo series, Wolverine has enjoyed legendary runs that have shaped the character and generated highly sought-after key issues.
This ranking is aimed at French-speaking collectors who wish to build a solid and coherent Wolverine collection. Each entry details the creative team, key numbers, and current value in the graded comics market.
Top 1 — Chris Claremont & Frank Miller (Wolverine Limited Series #1-4, 1982)
Screenwriter:Chris Claremont |Designer:Frank Miller
Four issues that transform Wolverine from one-dimensional berserker to tormented samurai. Miller imposes the Japanese aesthetic and the cult phrase on honor that will define Logan forever. Marvel's most influential miniseries.
Key numbers:#1 (iconic Miller cover), #2 (fight against the Hand), #4 (final duel with Shingen).
Market value:#1 CGC 9.8: €800-1,500. Complete CGC 9.6+ series: €1,200-2,000. #1 CGC 9.4: €200-400.
Top 2 — Larry Hama (Wolverine Vol.2 #31-118, 1990-1997)
Screenwriter:Larry Hama |Designers:Marc Silvestri, Adam Kubert, Leinil Francis Yu
Wolverine's definitive run. Hama explores Logan's past, Magneto's removal of the adamantium, beast regression and reconstruction. Seven years of dense continuity which remains the backbone of the character.
Key numbers:#75 (loss of adamantium, holographic cover), #90 (bone claws vs Sabretooth), #100 (recovered adamantium, chrome cover), #111-118 (operation Zero Tolerance).
Market value:#75 CGC 9.8: €80-150. Complete run #31-118 VF+: €300-500. #100 CGC 9.8: €60-100.
Top 3 — Mark Millar & John Romita Jr (Wolverine #20-32, “Enemy of the State”, 2004-2005)
Screenwriter:Mark Millar |Designer:John Romita Jr.
Wolverine killed, resurrected and weaponized by the Hand and Hydra. Millar orchestrates an ultra-violent thriller where Logan faces the Avengers, the X-Men and SHIELD. Cinematic art from JRJR at the top of his form.
Key numbers:#20 (death of Logan), #25 (Wolverine vs. the Marvel heroes), #31-32 (agent of SHIELD, “Agent of SHIELD”).
Market value:Run #20-32 NM: €60-100. #20 CGC 9.8: €40-70.
Top 4 — Jason Aaron (Wolverine: Weapon X #1-16 + Wolverine #1-20 + “Goes to Hell”, 2009-2012)
Screenwriter:Jason Aaron |Designers:Ron Garney, Renato Guedes, Adam Kubert
Aaron delivers a masterful double run. First Weapon X (new super soldiers, Deathlok), then the main series with “Wolverine Goes to Hell” and “Wolverine vs the A storyline tour de force that leads directly to Wolverine & the X-Men.
Key numbers:Weapon X #1 (launch), Wolverine #1 (Goes to Hell), #5-9 (return from hell), #14-16 (conclusion).
Market value:Weapon X full run: €40-70. Wolverine #1 (2010) CGC 9.8: €30-50.
Top 5 — Charles Soule (Death of Wolverine #1-4 + Return of Wolverine #1-5, 2014/2018)
Screenwriter:Charles Soule |Designers:Steve McNiven (Death), Declan Shalvey (Return)
Soule orchestrates Logan's death and return.Death of Wolverineoffers four sumptuous numbers with McNiven, culminating in a poetic ending under adamantium. The return, four years later, relaunches the character with new powers.
Key numbers:Death of Wolverine #1-4 (complete series, embossed covers), Return #1 (new costume).
Market value:Death #1 CGC 9.8: €60-100. Complete NM series: €40-70. Return #1 CGC 9.8: €25-45.
Top 6 — Greg Rucka (Wolverine Vol.3 #1-19, 2003-2004)
Screenwriter:Greg Rucka |Designer:Darrick Robertson
A dark and introspective run. Rucka sends Logan to protect a woman who has survived violence, in a story closer to a criminal thriller than a superhero. Adult tone, contained narration, underestimated by the market.
Key numbers:#1 (relaunch), #6 (Sabretooth confrontation), #19 (conclusion).
Market value:Full run: €30-50. Underrated, excellent value for money.
Top 7 — Benjamin Percy (Wolverine Vol.7 #1-50, 2020-2024)
Screenwriter:Benjamin Percy |Designers:Adam Kubert, Viktor Bogdanovic
The Wolverine of the Krakoa era. Percy mixes espionage, horror and mutantdom in a long and meaty run. Logan as an agent of the Krakoa Council, between black-ops missions and confrontation with vampires and the CIA.
Key numbers:#1 (Krakoa era), #6 (Omega Red), #13 (first Solem), #41 (Fall of X crossover), #50 (conclusion).
Market value:#1 CGC 9.8: €40-70. #13 (first Solem): €20-35. Run in progress.
Honorable mentions
Other notable runs: theWolverine: Originby Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert (2001) which reveals the childhood of James Howlett,Old Man Loganby Mark Millar (2008-2009) – a dystopian future that has become cult – and the current run by Saladin Ahmed which explores the authorship of Logan.
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