Wolverine #38
Marvel Comics · 1991 · Very Fine (VF) · Larry Hama · Marc Silvestri
Wolverine #38 from April 1991 delivers the gripping Death in Venice storyline, plunging Logan into a brutal confrontation set against the atmospheric backdrop of Venice. This issue sits firmly within the celebrated early solo Wolverine run, a period widely regarded as one of the most intense and character-defining stretches in the character's long publishing history. The cover art perfectly captures the raw savagery that made this era of Wolverine comics essential reading for Marvel fans.
Written by Larry Hama, whose long and acclaimed tenure on the Wolverine solo title helped define the character's voice and mythology for an entire generation of collectors, this issue benefits from the energetic artwork associated with the early 1990s Marvel house style at its peak. Hama's deep understanding of Logan's psychology and his gift for action pacing made this run a benchmark for solo superhero storytelling. With Wolverine now a cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Hugh Jackman reprising the role, demand for back issues from this era remains consistently strong.
- ⭐ Death in Venice is the cover-featured story in this issue, set during Wolverine's international adventures away from the X-Men.
- ⭐ Larry Hama wrote an almost unbroken run on Wolverine from issue 31 through to the series end at issue 189, making his issues highly collectible as a complete set.
- ⭐ Hugh Jackman's portrayal of Wolverine across the X-Men film franchise and the MCU has driven sustained collector interest in back issues from the classic solo Wolverine series.
Condition: The copy presents in Very Fine condition with a bright, vivid cover showing strong colour saturation on the striking yellow background. The spine appears clean and tight with minimal wear visible, and the book sits well in its protective sleeve.
For a collector building out the classic Larry Hama Wolverine run, this issue is a satisfying piece of the puzzle, offering a self-contained yet tonally rich instalment that showcases exactly why this volume became the definitive Wolverine comic of its era.
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