Cover: John Buscema & Al Williamson

Wolverine #1

Nov 1988 · Marvel · 1.50 USD; 2.00 CAD; 0.50 GBP

📊 ~157,739 copies sold its debut month

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“Sword Quest”

In "Sword Quest," Wolverine ventures into the shadowy underworld of Madripoor, donning the alias "Patch" as he hunts for the legendary Black Sword. With Mariko's secretary in danger, he confronts a ruthless pirate crew, setting off a dangerous quest that tests his skills and resolve. Written by Chris Claremont and brought to life with dynamic art by John Buscema and Al Williamson, the cover by Buscema and Williamson captures the gritty intensity of Wolverine’s mission.

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writer Chris Claremont · artist John Buscema · inker Al Williamson · colorist Glynis Oliver · letterer Tom Orzechowski · cover John Buscema, Al Williamson

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Cast · 8 characters

Banapur Khan Captain Lee Kwan Pen Kojima Noburo Lindsay McCabe Mei Yin Muramasa Tsuboro Wolverine

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writer Chris Claremont

artist John Buscema

inker Al Williamson

colorist Glynis Oliver

letterer Tom Orzechowski

cover pencils John Buscema

cover inks Al Williamson

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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.

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