Marvel· 1974★ Key Issue

The Incredible Hulk #181

First full appearance of Wolverine.

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Facsimile / reprint$12.99
INCREDIBLE HULK #181 (FACSIMILE EDITION FOIL VARIANT)(2023) COMIC ~ Marvel
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
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Wrong volume$14.95
INCREDIBLE HULK #181 Wizard Ace Edition 1st Wolverine Marvel Comics 2001 - NM-
Same title and issue number, but a different relaunch. Daredevil #1 exists in six volumes — the 1964 key and the 2023 reboot are not the same book.
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Not the comic$15.25
THE INCREDIBLE HULK #181 COMIC BOOK COVER Poster print 11"x17" home decor
A poster, empty slab, or other merchandise — not the book itself.
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Not the comic$22.99
Incredible Hulk #181 T-Shirt - First Appearance of Wolverine - Marvel Comics
A poster, empty slab, or other merchandise — not the book itself.
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Not the comic$23.35
THE INCREDIBLE HULK #181 COMIC BOOK COVER GLOSSY Poster print 16"x24" HOME DECOR
A poster, empty slab, or other merchandise — not the book itself.
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Not the comic$24.00
Marvel Comics The Incredible Hulk #181 Wolverine Hulk Wendigo Paper Poster
A poster, empty slab, or other merchandise — not the book itself.
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Facsimile / reprint$24.99
INCREDIBLE HULK #181 (FACSIMILE EDITION REGULAR & FOIL VARIANT SET) ~ NM
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
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Facsimile / reprint$25.00
Facsimile reprint covers only for THE INCREDIBLE HULK #181 (1974) Wolverine
A modern reprint of the original cover. Often looks identical in photos, but it is not the collectible book — these sell for a few dollars.
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Guide value · CGC 9.8

$55,023

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Updated	Grade	Estimate
Aug 29, 2026	CGC 9.8	$55,022.63

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