Wolverine, Vol. 1 #4 (Marvel Comics 1982) Key Deaths Signed by Chris Claremont

This direct edition copy of Marvel’s Wolverine, Vol. 1 #4 delivers the conclusive chapter “Honor” of the writer’s pioneering Japanese arc, graded raw at 8.5 and authenticated with the handwritten signature of Chris Claremont. Originally priced at $0.60 in 1982, the issue features the highly documented creative assembly of Claremont on script, Frank Miller on pencils, and Joe Rubinstein on inks, alongside their collaborative cover artwork.

The copy presents clean page interiors and secure binding consistent with its Very Fine numerical rating. Claremont’s autograph links this specific print run directly to the architect responsible for transitioning the adamantium-clawed hero from supporting cast member to headline protagonist. Collectors evaluating milestone releases should note this exact volume wraps the inaugural solo storyline before the franchise shifted to expanded monthly formats and broader crossover events.

This listing identifies the true direct edition run, distinguishing it from mass-produced newsstand variants typical of modern basement collections. Every publication marker aligns with verified catalog records for the November 1982 imprint. For archivists tracking the foundational issues that established the character’s enduring narrative framework, this signed, mid-grade issue functions as a historically verified acquisition for permanent shelving.