Wolverine ##5
Marvel Comics • Wolverine Vol. 2
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
March 1989
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Continuing Wolverine's adventures in Madripoor under his Patch persona, this issue features intense action in the Golden Triangle as Wolverine battles local criminals and mercenaries.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress lines visible near the top and middle staple, slight corner blunting on the bottom right, and a price sticker placed on the upper right cover area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw value: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.0 - 9.2): $35 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent online sales for raw copies in similar condition average around $12 to $18.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a larger submission batch, as the grading and shipping fees would outweigh the modest market value increase.
Notable Features
Direct edition with the Spider-Man box logo in the bottom left corner, part of the acclaimed Chris Claremont and John Buscema run on the ongoing Wolverine series.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1989 Marvel paper stock, proper color registration, and standard direct edition box indicia showing authentic production features.