MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS 73-84 Weapon X Lot 12 Issues Wolverine Origin VF/NM For Sale

Comic Overview & Creators

• Series: Marvel Comics Presents #73–84 (12-Issue Lot; complete minus #72)

• Era & Date: Copper Age, published bi-weekly by Marvel Comics between March and September 1991.

• Primary Creators: Written, penciled, inked, and co-colored by master artist Barry Windsor-Smith (with additional lettering/coloring by Jim Novak and Marie Javins).

• Story Arc: The legendary \"Weapon X\" story arc, which definitive establishes the horrific origin story of Wolverine (Logan), detailing how his skeleton was bonded with Adamantium.

Condition Analysis

• Overall Condition: Based on interior and cover photos, these appear to range in solid VF to NM (8.0 to 9.2) collectible raw condition.

• Covers & Spines: Luster and gloss remain strong across the run. Covers show minimal edge wear with tight, flat spines and no significant color-breaking spine stress.

• Interiors: Clean, bright newsprint/interior pages with flat corners, firm staples, and no cutouts, markings, or missing pages.

Key Issues in the Run & Breakdown

Even without #72 (the chapter opener), this lot contains several critical key chapters:

1. #73 (Major Key): Part 2 of Weapon X. Features the 1st appearances of Dr. Abraham Cornelius and Carol Hines, and the start of the experimental procedures on Logan.

2. #74 (Key): Part 3. The iconic Adamantium bonding process begins.

3. #75 (Key): Part 4. Classic double-page spread of Logan floating in the tank with sensory deprivation gear.

4. #79 (Key): Part 8. Logan escapes confinement and begins hunting down facility staff; iconic feral rampage scenes.

5. #84 (Key Finale): Part 13. The conclusion of the Weapon X origin arc.