Wolfpack ##3
Marvel Comics • Wolfpack Vol. 1
Writer
Terry Kavanagh
Interior Artist
Ron Wilson
Cover Artist
Ron Wilson
Publication Date
October 1988
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition with Spider-Man Icon)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A twelve-issue limited series featuring a group of multi-ethnic teenagers from the South Bronx who are trained in martial arts by a blind mentor named Mr. Mack to fight against local gangs and the villainous group 'The Nine.' This issue continues the 'Gang War!' arc.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress ticks along the left edge, slight blunting of the bottom left corner, and minor surface wear/abrasion on the black background ink. The overall structural integrity appears solid with good color strike.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded 9.8: $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range between $1 and $4 plus shipping. Higher grade copies (9.6+) occasionally sell for $10-15 but volume is low for this specific issue.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees and shipping significantly exceeds the market value of the book, even in high grade. Keep in a poly-bag with a backing board for preservation.
Notable Features
Features the Wolfpack team. Limited series format. Spider-Man head icon in the UPC box indicates a Direct Edition copy. Part of Marvel's effort in the late 80s to introduce more urban-centric stories.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 1988 newsprint-stock Marvel comic. The aging of the paper at the edges, the specific dot-matrix printing visible in the colors, and the staples are consistent with original manufacturing from this era.