Wolverine ##1
Marvel Comics • Wolverine Vol. 2 (1988 Ongoing Series)
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
John Buscema & Al Williamson
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
November 1988
Cover Variant
Regular / Newsstand Edition (UPC Barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of the first ongoing Wolverine solo series. Wolverine travels to Madripoor and adopts the 'Patch' alias. Features appearances by Lindsay McCabe and Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman).
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5) to Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine ticks, minor corner blunting on the top left, slight edge wear along the right-hand side, and surface scuffing visible on the dark areas of the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $60 - $85 | Graded (estimated 8.0): $120 - $150. High grade 9.8 copies can exceed $600.
Recent Sales
Recent Newsstand copies in mid-to-high grade have sold between $70 and $100 depending on corner sharpness. 9.8 graded copies have leveled off near $650.
Grading Recommendation
Potentially. Since this is the Newsstand edition, it carries a premium over the Direct edition. A professional clean and press could push it toward an 8.5/9.0, making the grading fee worth it.
Notable Features
Premiere issue of the long-running 1988 series. Iconic cover. Newsstand Edition (indicated by the UPC barcode vs. a graphic logo). Key 'Patch' persona debut.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1988 paper stock with period-correct newsstand gloss. Staple alignment and registration of the 'Marvel' corner box are consistent with original print runs.