Wolverine ##8
Marvel Comics • Wolverine Vol. 2 (1988 Series)
Writer
Chris Claremont
Interior Artist
John Buscema
Cover Artist
John Buscema
Publication Date
June 1989
Cover Variant
Regular Direct Edition (CGC Signature Series)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'If It Purrs Like a Cat'. Features Wolverine (as Patch) and Joe Fixit (Grey Hulk) in Madripoor. This is an iconic team-up issue where the two characters face off and eventually work together.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
White pages. Item is encapsulated in a CGC slab; internal condition notes for a 9.4 generally include minor spine stress or a slightly blunted corner, though none are glaringly visible through the slab. Note: Yellow Label indicates signature is witnessed by CGC.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $100-$150; Standard CGC 9.4: $180-$220; Signature Series (Claremont): $300-$500 depending on sketch rarity.
Recent Sales
CGC 9.4 Regular editions sell for ~$200. Signature Series with well-known creators like Claremont command a 50-100% premium. Note: The seller's '1 of 1 Sketch Error' claim is a subjective marketing term and may not be recognized as a formal error by the broader market.
Grading Recommendation
Already professionally graded as CGC 9.4. No further grading required; however, a 'Press and Screen' service might potentially bump a 9.4 to a 9.6 if the flaws are non-color breaking, though benefits for a signed book are marginal.
Notable Features
Iconic 'Patch and Joe Fixit' cover by John Buscema. Key team-up issue. Features a witnessed signature and sketch by legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont (CGC Signature Series Label).
Authentication Notes
CGC Yellow Label (Certification #4417045001) confirms the signature and sketch by Chris Claremont were performed in the presence of a CGC representative. Authentic slab holder with hologram.