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Marvel · Wolverine: First Class · #18 · Postmodern Age · ID-5943929
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Wolverine: First Class #18 demonstrates disciplined liquidity depth and stable sovereign grade spread characteristics across current secondary market trading.
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Peter David
Francis Portela
Francis Portela
Jim Charalampidis
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| Grade | Panel Profits |
|---|---|
| 10.0 | $58.00 |
| 9.8 | $44.69 |
| 9.2 | $22.36 |
| 8.0 | $16.93 |
| 6.0 | $12.82 |
| 4.0 | $6.22 |
| 3.0 | $5.00 |
| 2.0 | $4.00 |
| Raw | $9.98 |
Single-source econometric valuation across 1 verified monthly observation epochs (0Y runway)
Hedonic age factor + census scarcity weighting.
80% Interval: Unmeasured (Insufficient Volatility Sample)
Wholesale realization (45% haircut · ILLIQUID_SPECIALTY)
Relative-value gravitational equilibrium anchored to the foundational genesis instruments of sequential art.
| Grade | Dealer Buy (Bid) | Retail Sell (Ask) | Spread | Underwriting House |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | $3.50 | $13.99 | 75.0% | Khamsin Custodial |
| 4.0 | $1.40 | $6.79 | 79.4% | Khamsin Custodial |
| Raw | $2.80 | $10.99 | 74.5% | Arnveld Capital |
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Speculative micro-allocation with high-beta risk/reward characteristics.
Home of Spider-Man, X-Men, Avengers, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Deconstructionist storytelling. Trade-first publishing. Creator prestige over character IP.
Value driven by creator reputation and adaptation potential rather than print scarcity.
Jordan D. White
The recovery of third-party encapsulation and grading expenditures when an asset is acquired at a discount below the physical cost of replacement grading fees, shipping, and insurance.
As Kitty reflects by the X-Mansion's fountain, she is approached by and quickly dispatches Jamie Madrox, aka the Multiple Man. He explains that he is searching for a "runaway dupe", or a duplicate of himself that has gone rogue. Meanwhile, a second Multiple Man converses with Logan in the kitchen. This Jamie explains that he will possibly need to stay at the mansion while searching for the runaway. Just then, Kitty enters the kitchen with the real Jamie and the dupe previously engaged with Wolverine grabs a knife and cries out that reabsorbing him will be murder! After talking down the situation, Kitty manages to phase the dupe just before Jamie can reintegrate him. She lays out a plan for the pair to catch a train into Manhattan, but the duplicate knocks her out, insisting he mustn't drag her into his escape attempt. Kitty is found in the woods by Logan and Jamie a little while later. She explains to the men what occurred and refuses to be left at the mansion when they head into Manhattan. Jamie shares his fears of having other versions of himself he feel responsible for scattered around the world during an argument with Kitty; conversely, the dupe is shown peacefully strolling through Central Park. In a somewhat unrelated panel, Wolverine talks of the importance of paying for art while slashing through a scalper's script pile. The rogue duplicate spots the trio and bolts for the nearest taxi. Just as he hails one, the dupe is urged by a woman to save her daughter from a fire due to his superhero-like suit. He manages to get the girl to safety, but not before a roof collapse crushes him. Wolverine finishes the job by cutting his way into the inferno and passing the girl to a phased Kitty who escorts her from the scene. As the fire dies, Jamie gently takes the dupe's hand and reabsorbs him to ease his final moments. Realizing that Wolverine was correct in saying Jamie needed to know more about himself, he sends four of his duplicates into the world to do "the best they can."
Valuation parity across physical collectible manifestations for Wolverine: First Class #18.
CGC, CBCS, PSA Universal certified high-grade specimens (9.8 / 9.6 / 9.4). The gold standard for institutional alternative investment.
Official witnessed creator-signed slabs (Yellow label). Valued based on creator historical stature and inscription provenance.
Certified specimens from landmark historical collections (Edgar Church / Mile High, White Mountain, Kansas City, Pacific Coast).
Original newsstand barcode distribution copies. Extremely scarce in high grade due to newsstand rack wear and unsold return pulping.
Regional price test market copies (Canadian 75¢/95¢ variants, Marvel 30¢/35¢ test variants). Highly coveted micro-population rarities.
Exclusively allocated copies requiring retailer orders of 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, or 1:500 standard copies. Immediate manufactured scarcity.
Unslabbed collector copies inspected under standard Overstreet physical guidelines. The primary pool for grading arbitrage.
Alternative artistic interpretations, virgin covers, metal foil, and convention exclusives with dedicated collector followings.
Standard specialty comic shop printings sold through non-returnable distribution. The baseline circulation foundation.
Green label copies with significant manufacturing flaws, unwitnessed signatures, or missing coupons that do not affect the main story.
Purple label copies with professional or amateur color touch, tear seals, piece fill, or spine rebuilds.
Blue/Grey label copies treated exclusively with archival preservation techniques (leaf-casting, rice paper tear reinforcement, solvent wash).
Official second, third, or later printings released to satisfy secondary market sellouts. Distinct cover art and trade dress.
International editions licensed by La Prensa (Mexico), Editora Abril (Brazil), Panini (Europe), or Titan (UK).
Certified printing oddities (missing foil, inverted interior, double covers, foil color error). Unique curiosity pieces.
Advance promotional black-and-white booklets, ashcans created to secure trademark rights, and preview giveaways.
Each cover variant, retailer incentive, and subsequent printing represents an independent atomic tradeable instrument with unique supply elasticity, barcode registration, and secondary market demand.
When one of Multiple Man's duplicates decides he wants a life of his own, Kitty helps him escape the mansion as Jamie and Wolverine give chase.
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Stored PriceCharting 9.8 price for product 5943929. 1 dated nightly snapshot on file for this book.
Recorded price evidence by source and grade tier. Ungraded / RAW pricing represents loose physical copies; certified grading authorities record authenticated slabbed grades only. Unpriced grades remain unpriced.
| Authority Source / Metric | RAWUNGRADED | 1.8 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.6 | 9.8ANCHOR | 10.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Panel Profits(Exchange FMV) | $9.98 | — | $5.00 | $6.22 | — | $12.82 | — | $16.93 | — | $22.36 | $38.00 | $44.69 | $58.00 |
Panel Profits(Bid (Buy Price)) | $2.80 | — | — | $1.40 | — | $3.50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Panel Profits(Ask (Sell Price)) | $10.99 | — | — | $6.79 | — | $13.99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Panel Profits(Annual Volume) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 tracked sales | — |
Panel Profits(Realized Listings) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 sold | — |
Highest verified price observed. Non-9.8 books never receive a 9.8 price or synthetic valuation.
ComicBase catalog guide reference valuation. Evaluated independently from newsstand cover prices and certified slabs.
Historical cover price stamped on physical newsstand or direct copies at initial publication.
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