Wolverine 1988 #1 Direct ed. - 9.2 - $70.00

Wolverine takes down a band of pirates who have captured Mariko's secretary. Wolverine adopts the "Patch" identity in Madripoor where he tries to track down the infamous Black Sword of legend.

Item: Congratulations to DC on Superman's 50th anniversary; congratulations to Danny Fingeroth on his marriage to Roni Cooper. Item: Congratulations to Chris Claremont on his success with his first science-fiction novel.

• - Items; Pro File (Gregory Wright); Hype Box After page 26 of story.
• Wolverine Gallery - On the back cover.