Wolverine #8
Marvel Comics • Wolverine (Vol. 2)
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
June 1989
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Wolverine (as Patch) and the Gray Hulk (as Joe Fixit) in a classic Madripoor-set adventure. Logan and Joe Fixit face off against the General in a story titled 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose!'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with multiple color-breaking 'ticks', significant corner blunting (especially top right), a visible horizontal edge crease on the mid-right side, and minor color chipping/scuffing along the spine edge and corners.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35.0 - $50.0; Graded (CGC 5.0): $60.0 - $80.0
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.8) command $400-$600, while mid-grade raw copies consistently sell between $30 and $55 depending on spine integrity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading in this condition. The cost of grading (CGC/CBCS) and shipping would likely equal or exceed the total market value of the book. It is best enjoyed as a raw 'reader' or filler copy.
Notable Features
Classic 'Patch' and 'Joe Fixit' cover by John Buscema. Iconic pairing of Wolverine and Gray Hulk during the popular Madripoor era of the late 80s.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1989 Direct Edition. Features correct logo coloring, price ($1.50 US), and Marvel Comics Group corner box. The newsstand-style bar code box with the Spider-Man head indicates a Direct Edition of the era.