Wolverine #1
Marvel Comics · 1988 · Very Fine (VF) · Chris Claremont · John Buscema
🔑 KEY ISSUE: Issue #1 of Wolverine's first solo ongoing monthly series, a landmark in Marvel history and highly sought after by collectors
This is issue #1 of Wolverine's very first solo ongoing monthly series, launched in November 1988 and heralded on the cover with the banner 'At Last, In His Own Monthly Series!' Opening with Logan tearing through a den of pirates in Madripoor, the issue immediately establishes the gritty, street-level tone that would define this legendary run. It marks a pivotal moment in Marvel history, cementing Wolverine as a character capable of carrying his own title and setting the stage for one of the most celebrated runs of the Bronze and Copper Age.
Written by Chris Claremont, the architect of the modern X-Men and co-creator of the definitive 1982 Wolverine limited series with Frank Miller, and illustrated by the legendary John Buscema whose dynamic linework brings every fight scene to life with raw kinetic energy. Claremont's deep understanding of Logan's psychology, honed over years on Uncanny X-Men, gives the character a depth rarely seen in solo titles of the era. The enormous popularity of Wolverine across the Fox X-Men film franchise and Hugh Jackman's iconic portrayal has driven sustained global demand for key issues in this series.
- ⭐ Wolverine #1 (November 1988) launched the character's first ongoing monthly solo series after years of guest appearances in X-Men titles and a celebrated 1982 limited series
- ⭐ Chris Claremont co-wrote the 1982 Wolverine limited series with Frank Miller, and his ongoing collaboration with John Buscema on this title continued to expand Logan's world in Madripoor
- ⭐ Hugh Jackman's long-running portrayal of Wolverine across the Fox X-Men films and his return in Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) has driven renewed collector interest in early solo Wolverine issues
Condition: The comic presents in Very Fine condition with a striking, glossy black cover that retains strong colour and vibrancy. There is a light crease visible on the front cover running diagonally near the centre, spine shows minor stress but remains intact, staples are secure, and interior pages are bright and clean with no significant foxing or tears.
For any collector building a serious Wolverine or Marvel Copper Age collection, issue #1 of the ongoing series is an essential cornerstone piece, and finding a copy in VF condition with a bright, presentable cover makes this a genuinely attractive addition to a longbox or display collection.
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