📘 Item Description:
Up for sale is a 5-issue lot of Wolverine (Vol. 2) #12 through #16, published by Marvel Comics in late 1989. This run continues Wolverine’s iconic solo adventures under the "Patch" identity in the gritty, crime-ridden streets of Madripoor — far removed from the X-Men’s world, showcasing Logan’s darker, more street-level side.
Written by Chris Claremont, with art by John Buscema, this arc delivers hard-hitting action, sharp noir storytelling, and gritty atmosphere, making it a foundational segment of Wolverine’s solo mythos.
#12–13:
Wolverine uncovers corruption and betrayal while protecting innocents from ruthless crime syndicates.
The tension between his human restraint and feral instincts is at the forefront.
#14–15:
Features espionage, assassins, and more of Wolverine’s underground war in Madripoor.
Sharp dialogue and dark storytelling from Claremont’s pen.
#16:
Final issue in the John Buscema art run.
Builds toward Wolverine’s growing role as a lone enforcer with ties to global criminal networks.
📅 Publication Year: Late 1989
🏢 Publisher: Marvel Comics
✍️ Writer: Chris Claremont
🎨 Artist: John Buscema
📚 Included Issues: #12, #13, #14, #15, #16
🗡️ Setting: Madripoor / Lowtown
🐺 Key Character: Wolverine (Logan/"Patch")
🎯 Genre: Superhero / Crime / Noir / Action
📝 Condition:
All five issues are in Near Mint (NM) condition. Glossy covers, sharp corners, white to off-white pages, tight staples, and clean interiors. Carefully stored bagged and boarded in a smoke-free collection.
🔥 A must-have lot for fans of Wolverine, collectors of late ’80s Marvel, or those building out a run of Wolverine’s defining solo adventures. These issues remain a core part of his evolution from X-Man to global antihero.
🔍 Each comic has a Verified Fair Market Value (VFM) based on the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, and this set is increasingly sought after for its quality storytelling, iconic creative team, and contribution to Wolverine’s legacy.