1st appearance Wolverine
Artists: Herb Trimpe (Penciller) , Jack Abel (Inker) , Len Wein (Writer)
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MARVIN HOOVER (SPI-D-FAN)
Member Since 2012
Posted on 6/10/2014
incredible. you have an epic collection
Troy C. Punswick 
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/10/2014
All I can say is CONGRATULATIONS on owning such a historic piece of art!!!
Steve Kro
Member Since 2007
Posted on 6/10/2014
Houses come and go. The Wolverine lasts forever! Congrats!
Thomas FISH
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/10/2014
Steve Kro wrote:
Houses come and go. The Wolverine lasts forever! Congrats!Thanks thats what I told her :)
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/10/2014
Steve Kro wrote:
Houses come and go. The Wolverine lasts forever! Congrats!For that matter, wives come and go, too. Go Wolvie!!
Thomas FISH
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/10/2014
Felix Lu wrote:
For that matter, wives come and go, too. Go Wolvie!!Yes they do I gotta keep mine around though or she will get 1/2 OUCH! lol :)
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/10/2014
Thomas FISH wrote:
Yes they do I gotta keep mine around though or she will get 1/2 OUCH! lol :)You better hope she wants the top three panels.
J-MO .
Member Since 2012
Posted on 6/11/2014
Jason Versaggi wrote:
You better hope she wants the top three panels.Hehe... I laughed a little too much at this one. ... anyway. Congratulations. There aren't many other pages out there that have as much going for it as this one. Wow.
Andrew Van Embden
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/13/2014
Thomas FISH wrote:
Yes they do I gotta keep mine around though or she will get 1/2 OUCH! lol :)If she does get half of everything, carefully cut that last panel out !!!!
JEff G
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/13/2014
Jason Versaggi wrote:
You better hope she wants the top three panels.This is an amazing piece of significant art. It's good to know its in the hands of someone who appreciates it the way you do. To think this piece was believed to have been destroyed... only adds to this treasure find. Jason, I'm now a daily subscriber to your "comments left section", you've had me rollin twice this week.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/18/2021
Felix Lu wrote:
For that matter, wives come and go, too. Go Wolvie!!As part of the divorce the wife may go with Wolvie!
ScoopFlow Vault
Member Since 2010
Posted on 6/10/2014
I feel honored to get to see this on CAF. Thank you so much for posting! Incredible!
P A
Member Since 2013
Posted on 6/10/2014
Incredible acquisition!!! An absolutely unimaginably cool piece added to an already epic collection!!! Congrats!!!
Joshua McCoy
Member Since 2013
Posted on 6/10/2014
Thank you for sharing this amazing piece of comic history, Thomas. Congratulations on an amazing addition to an already outstanding collection.
Dan P
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/10/2014
A legendary acquisition. I'm sure that there's more to say, but words fail me at the moment. Just an epic piece of comic art.
Matt S
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/10/2014
When people use the term "Grail" it's for pages like this. Frickin' Nuclear!!!!
JEFF FLY
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 6/10/2014
In the words of the great Dr. Jones. "It belongs in a Museum" It is Epic!!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/10/2014
A historic piece of art. Very cool - and appreciated - that you shared it!
Brian Peck
Member Since 2003
Posted on 6/10/2014
Classic! Great intro for Wolverine! But don't overlook the rest of the page, some great knock down drag out fight between Hulk and Wendigo. Way to go Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel and Len Wein. Congrats!
Colin Murchison
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/10/2014
Congrats on a huge acquisition, Thomas. Snikt!
Doc R
Member Since 2010
Posted on 6/10/2014
This is such an amazing and historic piece. Great addition to a great collection. Congratulations on the page and on your choice of spouse. Maybe you can at least buy your wife a beach condo!
Jonathan Mueller
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/10/2014
Congrats on acquiring this wonderful first appearance and landing a wife such as Sylvia!
Frankie M
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/10/2014
Thomas - if this Wolverine character catches on, this page could be valuable some day. Just an FYI. :-). Seriously, congrats on a wonderful addition to you collection, I'm only saddened that you're not able to display it so you could enjoy it each day!
Greg C.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/10/2014
Of course! Who else could it be?! Simply incredible, and still a great investment!
Jason Weitzner
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/10/2014
You can always take a nice stroll along the sand at any beach with this in hand... just make sure you bring a gun or several :-)
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/10/2014
I just want to apologize to my wife Nancy for the "1st appearance Wolverine joke" incident. It was stupid and I'll never do anything like that again and I love you. And I'm very sorry and I'm very sincere. And please don't make a mockery of this. I'm serious. I'm sorry, I'm not trying to bring this thread down. I just wanted to apologize. She's very upset. Thank you.
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/10/2014
Felix Lu wrote:
I just want to apologize to my wife Nancy for the "1st appearance Wolverine joke" incident. It was stupid and I'll never do anything like that again and I love you. And I'm very sorry and I'm very sincere. And please don't make a mockery of this. I'm serious. I'm sorry, I'm not trying to bring this thread down. I just wanted to apologize. She's very upset. Thank you.Wives everywhere: "Felix Lu's come and go..."
Chris C
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/11/2014
Felix Lu wrote:
I just want to apologize to my wife Nancy for the "1st appearance Wolverine joke" incident. It was stupid and I'll never do anything like that again and I love you. And I'm very sorry and I'm very sincere. And please don't make a mockery of this. I'm serious. I'm sorry, I'm not trying to bring this thread down. I just wanted to apologize. She's very upset. Thank you.Felix hasn't posted since this comment. Can we get a wellness check on Felix? While we're at it a complete inventory on the Lu family cutlery might be a good idea.
Hari Naidu
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/11/2014
Chris C wrote:
Felix hasn't posted since this comment. Can we get a wellness check on Felix? While we're at it a complete inventory on the Lu family cutlery might be a good idea.Hard to type without fingers :) Great, great page, Tom! Congrats!
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/11/2014
Hari Naidu wrote:
Hard to type without fingers :) Great, great page, Tom! Congrats!Hard to hit the low notes without b@!!$, too! But the reports of my impending divorce are greatly exaggerated. For one, my wife's name isn't "Nancy". Jackie "The Jokeman" Martling, however, was once married to a Nancy. Fast forward to 1:20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfSraY_WbHY&feature=kp Bababooey to y'all!!!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/18/2021
Felix Lu wrote:
Hard to hit the low notes without b@!!$, too! But the reports of my impending divorce are greatly exaggerated. For one, my wife's name isn't "Nancy". Jackie "The Jokeman" Martling, however, was once married to a Nancy. Fast forward to 1:20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfSraY_WbHY&feature=kp Bababooey to y'all!!!Maybe the different name for your wife was a freudian error or perhaps you are an amnesia prone bigamist?
Ross T. L.
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/10/2014
I was on the edge of my seat just watching this piece being auctioned off. I can only imagine what it was like experiencing it from your seat. Thank you for sharing some of that with all of us. Congratulations on being the proud new owner of what will go down to be one of the most iconic comic auction lots ever offered. Just incredible!
Magneto Guy
Member Since 2012
Posted on 6/10/2014
I'll echo what some others have said on here... thank you for not hiding this piece of history away. Great to see it went to a true loving collector!
Peter P
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/10/2014
Geeeez, had to do a double take at the screen, that's about the most legendary acquisition as you can get, congratulations and thanks so much for sharing this on CAF!! :)
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/10/2014
Absolutely legendary...congrats on this historic piece!
J M T
Member Since 2011
Posted on 6/10/2014
This is the holy grail of grails. Congrats on this historic piece. Your collection is legendary.
glen gold
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/10/2014
It's a great page, and Sylvia is a pretty good sport. I'll promote her to "great sport" if she changes her name to "Ben."
Rob Shalda
Member Since 2013
Posted on 6/11/2014
Incredible! Great fun that a member here picked this up! Between this and the MJ first appearance page, you have secured your spot as Comics # 1 original art collector! Last but not least,the incredible wife you have. She must understand what an investment this page is! Congrats to you sir!
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted on 6/11/2014
Thanks for sharing it and if you need a place to store it, please, let me know; I can help.
Nelson Animated Ink
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/11/2014
For Wolverine fans, this is the holy grail. I guess the rest of us collectors that were outbid will now have to "settle" for the #181 cover, if and when it comes to market. Lol. Congratulations truly are in order. Cheers! N.
Malvin V
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/11/2014
Congrats on owning such a historic page and thanks for putting it up here for all to see
Royd Burgoyne
Member Since 2003
Posted on 6/11/2014
This is pretty damn amazing! Hearty congratulations and thanks for sharing it with us :)
Dean Abraham
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/11/2014
Its all already been said....but Congratulations on being the Custodian of this remarkable piece.
A. Hybsier
Member Since 2003
Posted on 6/11/2014
You owe your wife footrubs for life! Plus everything else she will ever ask for. This is truely amazing thanks for sharing, I am glad that at least the scan is not hidden away in a vault.
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/11/2014
So it was Mr. FISH in the dining room with the candlestick. Game over! (Or were we playing Monopoly?) Also, congratulations.
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/11/2014
Congrats on this AWESOME piece of comics history, but please tell the truth: did you already had a beach house, didn't you? :)
David Holden
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/11/2014
Not surprised you got this, and its great that it went into such an amazing collection where it belongs.
Ron S
Member Since 2007
Posted on 6/11/2014
This is just great. Not only the artwork - which is awesome - but that you took the time to post it here for all to enjoy. Well done Tom, well done.
Gene Park
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/11/2014
Congrats on acquiring this most historic page, and for having the most understanding wife!
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/11/2014
The truest GRAIL!!! This is majorly epic addition to your already epic collection.
Stu's Art
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/11/2014
I saw this page in person when Heritage brought it to LSCC; beyond fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Dietmar Krueger
Member Since 2010
Posted on 6/11/2014
It is very nice that you share THIS page with us.
Stanton Singh
Member Since 2012
Posted on 6/11/2014
I think your wife may be equally special as this page! A dream home is hard to give up. So I will say congrats buddy on a grail page and a grail wife! Well done!
Daren Domina
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/11/2014
AMAZING! Huge Congratulations to you (and your wife)!!!! And thanks for posting!
David Bandier
Member Since 2010
Posted on 6/11/2014
Thomas, congratulations indeed! Arguably the single most important page from Herb Trimpe's run on the Incredible Hulk! Just think what pages from 181 would fetch! By the way, hold on to your wife; we wouldn't want to see this page cut in half during a divorce settlement (lol)!
Sam 06
Member Since 2011
Posted on 6/11/2014
À piece of comics history! Congrat to you and of course your wife!
Tom Coker
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/11/2014
Congratulations on having such a fine wife - what an example she is. You are a lucky man (for many reasons as we can all see)
Guy Van Gompel
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/11/2014
So it wasn't Jackman who grabbed it! Congrats, this is just about as good as it get's.
COMIC PARADISE
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/11/2014
a dream piece for any collector. congrats buddy
Ken R
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/11/2014
As important as it get's but it's also a GREAT looking overall page and Wolvie image. Blows away anything from #181 including the title splash in my eyes. Congrats brotha!
Xavier .
Member Since 2010
Posted on 6/11/2014
Congratulations on this truly iconic piece, and thanks for sharing it. This piece was worth every penny!!!
Mike Blanchard
Member Since 2003
Posted on 6/11/2014
Well, somebody has to own this darn piece! Congratulations! One of the most important pages in the history of superhero comics!
Ben Friedman
Member Since 2006
Posted on 6/11/2014
Okay, I'll add my two cents. That's f--n amazing. 'Grats!
Mark Warunek
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/11/2014
It's a shame to have this piece of history locked away in a vault and not up on a wall where you can enjoy it but I can definitely understand because of the price. At least you can still visit it. Enjoy and congrats!
Steve Gumm
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/12/2014
Not many collectors have a piece that the Smithsonian would love to make an exhibit around! Much love from all of us who count Wolverine as our all time favorite character!!!
James Sharland
Member Since 2010
Posted on 6/12/2014
Does anybody know how much of the sale price went to Herb? This was such a great selfless act... Anyway, I assume that you won this in person during the live auction event, but, if you didn't... how did Heritage ship this? I would like to think that Ha went out of their way to protect it properly, but....
Fred's CAF Gallery
Member Since 2003
Posted on 6/12/2014
("All right, you FREAKS -- just HOLD IT!") - This page is INSANELY COOL!!!
Bob Kopman
Member Since 2007
Posted on 6/12/2014
Pretty much as historic as it gets for a bronze age page.
Marc Pecorella
Member Since 2007
Posted on 6/12/2014
You see, you could make your wife happy by building a beach house AROUND this piece.....nuff' said!!!!
Doc R
Member Since 2010
Posted on 6/12/2014
Marc Pecorella wrote:
You see, you could make your wife happy by building a beach house AROUND this piece.....nuff' said!!!!Please don't allow this piece within 2 miles of a beach. Mother nature always wins.
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
Posted on 6/12/2014
I might as well stop collecting. Congratulations!
Tony K
Member Since 2012
Posted on 6/13/2014
Wow, wow, wow! I love this page…so historic, so cool-looking!
John Voytek
Member Since 2008
Posted on 6/14/2014
Congrats! This purchase would have made a great HBO documentary. I know that us OR collectors would have loved to see the purchase of something this BIG happen. Again this is amazing. Your wife is a keeper too!
Bruno Tavoledifumetto
Member Since 2010
Posted on 6/17/2014
Hi Thomas, you and your collection are part of history!!! Thank you very much for sharing!!!
Tony Favazza
Member Since 2012
Posted on 6/19/2014
Wow, here it is! Trying to imagine it up close...must be surreal!
Joey Boyack
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/24/2014
Fish..I live in a house on the beach of the Chesapeake Bay...you guys can come stay anytime you want..I just want a picture of me holding that bad boy!!
kelly b
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/3/2014
this page holds several significant places in comic art history. What a great thing to see, an iconic relic for the ages with a spirit of its own I imagine. Congratulations!
S Wallace
Member Since 2010
Posted on 7/11/2014
As an avid Wolverine collector, I had to add a comment to this fantastic investment. This is the ultimate holy grail page for a lot of collectors. Congratulations...you did very well.
Timothy Guerrero
Member Since 2009
Posted on 7/23/2014
Wow, I followed this auction because of the importance of the piece but you really have a great piece of comic book history in your hands! Congratulations you must be soooooooooooooo happy!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/30/2014
Admire the page, but treasure the wife (and congratulations on both).
Jason Caldwell
Member Since 2014
Posted on 5/4/2017
I don't know man, this will probably never be worth anything. You should give it to me. [/jedimindtrick]
Drew Clark
Member Since 2010
Posted on 12/12/2017
This is a dream piece! By far, my favorite piece of comic art!
Andrew Allen
Member Since 2007
Posted on 1/7/2018
Well, there's something you don't see every day. But, on the other hand, one DOES see it every day, comic-book-wise. I'm confused now, I need to sit down.
Sylvain R
Member Since 2014
Posted on 3/26/2019
It’s not wrong to think that this page is one of the most iconic of the whole Caf!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/18/2021
You did it and all you had to do was change your name to Ben!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/13/2022
Having not seen this in your gallery and having just watched the latest HA auction. This one piece of paper is so nostalgically amazing (and beautiful in it's own right) that a person could retire on its worth. Bravo on every level, but the kids in me is cheering for you most of all.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/14/2022
Overstreet says this isn't the first appearance ... but I am with you! Grail of Grails right here! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
ALFREDO QUINTERO
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/14/2022
There was a time I thought you overpaid. But now, with the sale of Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #8 (Marvel, 1984) yesterday, I now know you made the wisest of investments.
Ted Latner
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/14/2022
This turned out to be a good buy! Historic and very nicely drawn by Trimpe!
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
Posted on 1/14/2022
Epic in so many ways, congrats on this truly historic piece of art!
John C
Member Since 2014
Posted on 12/31/2024
Most commented piece on CAF. Whoever knew Canadians were liked.
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