Wolverine ##18
Marvel Comics • Wolverine Vol. 2
Writer
Archie Goodwin
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
December 1989
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a battle with Roughhouse in a continuation of the Madripoor storyline, written by Archie Goodwin with art by legendary artist John Buscema.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible price sticker attached to the upper right corner of the bag or cover, spine stress lines with minor color breaks, slight corner blunting, and general minor shelf wear consistent with a well-kept raw book from the late 1980s.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $5.00 - $15.00; Graded (CGC 8.0-9.0) value: $30.00 - $50.00
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sell consistently in the $5 to $10 range locally or online.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to the relatively low market value of this specific issue, which would cost more in grading fees than the potential return.
Notable Features
Direct edition with the Spider-Man box logo in the bottom left corner, typical of Marvel comics published in late 1989.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard newsprint paper stock of the era, correct colors, accurate logo placement, and standard Marvel direct market box indicia.