Wolverine #5 CGC 9.4 NM — Marvel Comics (March 1989) White Pages

Wolverine #5 — CGC Graded 9.4 (Near Mint)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Issue: #5
Cover Date: March 1989
CGC Grade: 9.4 (Near Mint) — Universal Grade
Page Quality: White Pages
Cover Price: $1.50 US / $2.00 CAN / UK 50p
Slab Condition: Excellent — no cracks or yellowing noted

Creative Team

• Interior Art: John Buscema & Al Williamson
• Back Cover Pin-Up: John Bolton — "A Wolverine Gallery" featuring a signed (John Buscema, 1988) full-color pin-up of Logan in a street brawl

Story Details

The cover tagline reads: "In the Golden Triangle Lurks... Death!" — depicting Wolverine in full black stealth costume leaping through a jungle canopy above armed adversaries and a military jeep. This issue is part of Wolverine's early solo adventures set in Southeast Asia's infamous Golden Triangle region, showcasing Logan's covert ops roots and lethal efficiency.

Back Cover Highlight

Features a stunning John Bolton pin-up on the back cover — a full-color gallery piece titled "A Wolverine Gallery" signed by John Buscema (1988), depicting Logan in a gritty street fight. This is a notable bonus for art collectors and Wolverine fans alike.

Issue Significance

Part of the landmark Wolverine ongoing solo series launched in 1988 — one of Marvel's most celebrated solo titles. The Buscema/Williamson art team is widely regarded as a definitive run on the character. Early issues in high grade are increasingly sought after by collectors as the series gains recognition as a Bronze/Copper Age classic.

Condition & Grading

Graded and encapsulated by CGC (Certified Guaranty Company), the industry's leading comic book grading authority. A 9.4 (Near Mint) represents an exceptional copy with only minor imperfections invisible to the naked eye. Verify authenticity at cgccomics.com.

Shipping

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