Marvel Comics Presents #72, released in 1991, stands as one of the most memorable issues tied to Wolverines history in Marvel Comics. The comic is part of the well-known Weapon X storyline created by writer and artist Barry Windsor-Smith. Spanning issues #72 through #84 of Marvel Comics Presents, the arc dives into Wolverines mysterious past and the experiments that shaped him. This iconic cover artwork is now honored with a 1 oz silver foil coin featuring colorized imagery from the original issue. Right now, 2026 Proof Colorized Niue Wolverine Weapon X #72 1 oz Silver Foils are available online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Foil arrives in a presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity included!
• 2nd issue in the Wolverine Cover Series!
• Features artwork from Marvel Comics Presents #72!
• Limited mintage of only 1,000 foils!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of $2 (NZD) by Niue.
• Obverse includes the Public Seal of Niue.
• Reverse features the cover art from the Weapon X debut issue.

These 2026 Proof Colorized Niue Wolverine Weapon X #72 1 oz Silver Foils are packaged in a presentation box and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Both sides of the foil feature proof finishes, while the reverse displays colorized artwork recreating the classic comic cover. Collectors should note that there is a 10% chance of receiving a special alternate reverse. In this version, the same design is used, but the colorization highlights only the figure of Wolverine.

Obverse

In the obverse design of the 2026 Proof Colorized Niue Wolverine Weapon X #72 Silver Foil, you will find the Public Seal of Niue along with imagery connected to Marvel Comics. The obverse also displays the official hallmarks of the foil, including details about its purity, weight, and issuing nation.

Reverse

For the reverse of the 2026 Proof Colorized Wolverine Weapon X #72 1 oz Silver Foil, the design recreates the cover artwork from the 1991 issue. Wolverine is shown with both his savage mutant persona and his human identity reflected in the visual. The standard version includes color across the entire background, while the alternate version restricts the color to Wolverine and the Weapon X text.

History

The Weapon X storyline offers a deeper and more unsettling look at Wolverines origin. In the story, Logan is taken by a covert scientific program that performs brutal experiments in an effort to turn him into the ultimate weapon. Barry Windsor-Smith presented the tale with a stark, almost clinical tone that emphasizes the characters suffering and loss of control. Because of this approach, the Weapon X arc is often regarded as one of the most powerful Wolverine stories ever told.

Ordering

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