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Shall I call you Logan, Weapon X?

Set Type: Marvel Comics Presents #72-#84 Weapon X
Owner: mattn792
Last Modified: 4/27/2018
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Rank:	2
Score:	497
Leading by:	17
Points to Higher Rank:	20

Set Description:

Well the importance of this run of Marvel Comics Presents issues is obvious – they chronicle Wolverine’s journey through the Weapon X program which led to the acquisition of his adamantium skeleton.

Sometime in mid-2013 I acquired the entire run of 72-84 as a mix of CGC and PGX 9.8s at a price that was simply too good to pass up. My thoughts immediately turned to not only having the PGX copies graded by CGC (despite the obvious risks of 1 or more downgrades), but also to making this run stand out even more than merely being a (hopefully) complete run of Universal 9.8s.

Naturally, my mind drifted to the Signature Series. Since I couldn’t remember seeing any Barry Windsor-Smith appearances scheduled (and I later learned he apparently won’t sign anymore), I quickly decided to have the entire run signed by Stan Lee. The funds and timing worked out so that I could accomplish this between WW Philly and WW Chicago.

The hope of course was that they would all come back as sparkling CGC SS 9.8s. As for how that dream worked out…

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Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 72
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 72 Modern
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	1392636025

Owner Comments
...since you're seeing a Universal 9.8, you've probably caught on quickly that the dream died with the first issue.

The book I originally sent off to be signed was a PGX "9.8" that I dropped the ball on by not thoroughly inspecting first. Once it came back an SS 9.4 I noticed the very large fingerprint smudge on the front cover.

Maybe if one of the few BWS signed copies ever comes up for sale I'll try to chase it down.

Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 73
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 73 Modern
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	0716909048

Owner Comments
The books I sent to WW Chicago kicked off to a subpar start with a 9.6. Especially unfortunate is that it was a CGC Universal 9.8 that managed to downgrade itself.

So I bought a new Universal 9.8 to replace it...

Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 74
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 74
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	1184423008

Owner Comments
After an inauspicious start, WW Chicago gets quickly on track with this beautiful copy signed in gold ink across Wolverine's chin by Stan Lee on 8/10/2013.

Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 75
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 75
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	1186502004

Owner Comments
This turned out to be the only issue that I sent to WW Philly that cooperated with my plan of obtaining all SS 9.8s. This one too started as a PGX 9.8 and luckily didn't suffer any cross grading issues.

Stan's signature was once again well placed on 6/1/2013.

Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 76
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 76
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	1184400007

Owner Comments
WW Chicago stays on track and delivers another 9.8 signed by Stan Lee on 8/10/2013. The black ink signature on the primarily black cover works perfectly on this one.

Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 77
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 77
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	1184400006

Owner Comments
Another product of WW Chicago, Stan signed this one in gold ink on 8/10/2013.

Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 78
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 78
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	1184400009

Owner Comments
The 9.8s from WW Chicago continue. As you'll see through this set's progression, Stan was kind enough to switch colors as he signed my MCP books. This copy was signed in gold ink on 8/10/2013.

Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 79
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 79 Signature
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	1283535021

Owner Comments
Well WW Chicago hit a speed bump with this issue and returned a 9.6. So I broke out the jackhammer and removed said speed bump.

This copy comes courtesy of eBay seller highgrademagic-pristinecomics and was signed by Stan Lee himself on 3/26/2014 as well as contributing artist Joe Rubinstein on 9/7/2014. Silver ink was an excellent choice.

Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 80
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 80 Modern
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	1293702011

Owner Comments
SS 9.8 attempt #1...SS 9.6

SS 9.8 attempt #2...SS 9.6

SS 9.8 attempt #3...F that. Gimme a blue label.

Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 81
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 81
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	1184423004

Owner Comments
The 9.6 run ends with a deep, dark cover signed in gold ink by Stan Lee on 8/10/2013. Unfortunately the lower left corner is dinged to the point that this one will remain a 9.6.

Another original PGX 9.8 btw.

Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 82
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 82
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	1184423005

Owner Comments
As we near the conclusion, the books from WW Chicago continue to deliver for the most part as issue 82 also scored a 9.8. Stan adorned the cover with an outstanding signature in silver ink on 8/10/2013.

Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 83
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 83
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	1184423006

Owner Comments
I think Wolverine wants to have a few words with the professor...

WW Chicago continues to close out strong with yet another Stan Lee signature in gold ink that was perfectly placed on 8/10/2013.

Slot:	Marvel Comics Presents 84
Item:	Marvel Comics Presents 84
Grade:	CGC
Cert #:	1184423007

Owner Comments
Finishing on a high note, the finale issue graded out at a 9.8 as well. Stan placed a beautiful signature in silver ink on the front cover at WW Chicago on 8/10/2013.