Wolverine ##30

Marvel ComicsWolverine Vol. 2

Wolverine

Writer

Archie Goodwin

Interior Artist

John Buscema

Cover Artist

John Buscema

Publication Date

September 1990

Cover Variant

Direct Edition

Printing

First Printing

Comic Description

Part four of 'The Lazarus Project'. Wolverine deals with cybernetic threats and secret plots involving the mysterious Madripoor underworld and Team X connections.

Condition & Value

Condition Grade

Fine/Very Fine (7.0) to Very Fine (8.0)

Condition Details

Visible price sticker on upper cover bag/board or directly on cover, minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting, otherwise crisp gloss and vibrant colors.

Estimated Market Value

Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.0/9.2): $25.00 - $40.00

Recent Sales

Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold in the $3 to $5 range.

Grading Recommendation

Not generally worth professional grading unless part of a larger collection submission, as the grading and shipping costs would exceed the raw market value.

Notable Features

Direct Edition with Spider-Man box logo in the bottom left corner, part of the popular 1990s Larry Hama/Archie Goodwin run featuring John Buscema art.

Authentication Notes

Standard 1990s Marvel direct edition newsprint/glossy stock paper, standard UPC-free box, no obvious signs of counterfeiting.

Scanned on 8/10/2026