Wolverine #55
(VERY FINE/NEAR MINT)
GREG LAND EC COMICS TRIBUTE VARIANT
"Wolverine #55," released in September 2007, is a notable issue from Marvel Comics, written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Simone Bianchi. This issue is particularly significant for its intense storyline and the climax of a brutal conflict between Wolverine and Sabretooth, one of his most iconic adversaries.
The issue features a showdown that has been building up over several issues, where Wolverine finally confronts Sabretooth on his birthday—a date that has historically been marked by Sabretooth trying to kill Wolverine each year as a twisted tradition. The fight is brutal and culminates in Wolverine decapitating Sabretooth, marking one of the most definitive battles between the two long-time rivals.
The Greg Land EC Comics Tribute Variant for "Wolverine #55" is a special cover that pays homage to the style of EC Comics, known for their influential horror, crime, and sci-fi comic books from the 1940s and 1950s. Greg Land's variant cover captures the essence of EC's dramatic and often gruesome storytelling style, fitting perfectly with the dark and violent nature of the issue's content. This variant is a collector's item, appealing not only to fans of Wolverine and Marvel but also to those who appreciate the art and impact of EC Comics.
This issue, with its significant plot resolution and the dramatic artwork by Simone Bianchi, along with the tribute variant by Greg Land, makes "Wolverine #55" a standout in the Wolverine series, celebrated for its intense narrative and artistic nods to comic book history.
