Wolverine # 4 (1988) page 5 art by John Buscema / Al Williamson - Patch / 1st Roughouse / 1st Bloodsport (aka Bloodscream) / 1st Archie Corrigan
Artists: John Buscema (Penciller) , Al Williamson (Inker)
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2014 colors for the Epic Collection TPB
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Smoke rings!
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DescriptionWolverine # 4 (1988) page 5Art by John Buscema & Al Williamson Marvel Comics - October 1988 This was my big pick up at Heroes Con this year from fellow CAFer, Chuck Arnold! I have to start by sending a thank you to Chuck for parting with this piece and to Andre for helping me get this signed by writer Chris Claremont on Sunday, June 22, 2025! The Buscema/Claremont Marvel Comics Presents and Wolverine stories hold a lot of nostalgia for me and it's always a thrill to be able to see the originals in person. Al Williamson inked a few issues and I'm happy to finally add a page with his inks. This one is from issue 4, which introduced us to Wolverine's pilot, Archie. This was his very first panel, and we quickly learn it's not easy being Logan's/Patch's friend and pilot. This was also our introduction to the unsavory Bloodsport and Roughouse. These characters played a big role in the next few issues and have popped up from time to time over the decades since. I recently re-read these issues and I noticed that Buscema used smoke-rings as an artistic theme in several issues (check out the additional images). It was such a great way to slow things down and control the pace of the story. I'm happy to own one of his "smoke ring" pages. Social/Sharing |
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Kavi H 
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
Nice page with 3 uniquely different stylistic shots of Wolvie in the first 3 panels. Williamson inks over Buscema look great! congrats George!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
Buscema Wolverine smoke rings. Be careful you don't give someone an idea for a gallery theme. Haha! But it would be a cool one though, and pretty damn unique. That said, cool page. I could care less about all the 1st appearances, but love the Buscema/Williamson collab. At this point they were two, grizzled, old, comic vets. But their mastery of the craft shows in every panel here.
Chuck Arnold
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
This page has found the right home! I'm happy you're happy pal. Enjoy the page. Beautiful beautiful Williamson inks on this one.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
An outstanding example of Buscema and Williamson's artistry!
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
Happy to help, buddy! And yeah, beautiful inks by Williamson here.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
Love the noir feel of this. Buscema really knows how to set the scene!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
"Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship"
Brian Lake
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/26/2025
Ooooo this is a great one, I'm not sure why but these pages like this always get that good nostalgia - he was a natural artist for the more gritty Logan
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/27/2025
Birth pages are OUT! Smoke Ring pages are IN!!!!
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/27/2025
Loved John's artwork on this book, congrats!
Paul Martini
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 6/29/2025
So MOODY, great Buscema/Williamson page, George!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 7/2/2025
Epic addition George - Big John and Al were a dynamic art duo here- what a great example. Congrats!
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