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Essential Wolverine 1 (1-23; w Chris Claremont, Peter David, Archie
Goodwin; a John Buscema, John Byrne, Gene Colan). [From
Marvel Comics:Wolverine - always in constant struggle to gain the greatest
prize of all - his humanity. But it's the beast within him that gives him
the edge. Experience his battle to keep the feral beserker in check, while
trying to be the best there is at what he does!] |
Essential Wolverine 2 (24-47; w Peter David, Mary Jo Duffy, Larry
Hama; a Gene Colan, John Buscema, Barry Kitson, Marc Silvestri).
[From Marvel Comics: Forever locked in a struggle to keep his berserker
fury in check, his humanity dominant, the mutant known as Logan craves more
than just control. He is a man without a past, on a never-ending journey
to uncover the truth about himself. Regardless of whethere he succeeds or
not, this X-Man will never give up, for he is... Wolverine, short guy with
an attitude.] |
Essential Wolverine 3 (48-69; w Larry Hama; a Marc Silvestri, Andy
Kubert, Marc Texeira, et al.). |
Essential Wolverine 4 (70-90; w Larry Hama; a Dwayne Turner, Jim Fern, Adam Kubert, Tomm Coker, Ian Churchill, Bob Mcleod, Ron Wagner, Ron Garney, Fabio Laguna). [From Marvel Comics: The deadliest X-Man's on the edge of death when his unbreakable
Adamantium advantage is eliminated! Even with his claws stripped to the
bone, Wolverine's up to some of the choicest challenges from his past
and future - but how far will he go to make his latest fight with
Sabretooth the FINAL one? Plus: cyborgs, Sentinels, the Savage Land and
then some! Guest-starring Gambit, Ghost Rider and more!] |
| Volume 1 |
W. Classic 1 (1-5; w Chris Claremont; a John Buscema).
[From Marvel Comics: He's known by many names: Logan. Weapon X. Wolverine.
On fact is certain: He's the best there is at what he does...and what he
does isn't pretty! Here in stories collected for the first time in
color the feral X-Man adopts his now-infamous "Patch" identity
in Madripoor as he tries to track down the mystical Black Sword of legend.
Featuring Jessica Drew, a.k.a. Spider-Woman, and Silver Samurai! Plus: General
Coy moves into Madripoor, sending his new goons after rival crimelord Tyger
Tiger. Can Wolverine and his allies keep the peace? Get in on the ground
floor for the start of a new series, reprinting the WOLVERINE solo series
that rocked the comics world in 1989!] |
W. Classic 2 (6-10; w Chris Claremont; a John Buscema). [From Marvel Comics: He's known by many names: Logan. Weapon X. Wolverine. One fact is certain: he's the best there is at what he does... and what he does isn't pretty! Here the feral X-Man goes toe-to-toe with the gamma-spawned, gray-skinned goliath known as the Incredible Hulk! Plus: Wolverine recalls a promise from his past, and remembers the death of Silver Fox and his first fight with Sabretooth.] |
W. Classic 3 (11-16; w Peter David; a John Buscema & Bill Sienkiewicz). [From Marvel Comics: "I'm the best there is at what I do... Nobody's better at gettin' into trouble than me." The first of Peter David's occasionally seen and always entertaining Wolverine arcs, "The Gehenna Affair" sets Logan, Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman) and their friends up in adventure against a horde of vampires commanded by a biblical demon-god who goes way back with Wolverine - if only the mutant marvel could remember him!] |
W. Classic 4 (17-23; w Archie Goodwin; a John Byrne). [From Marvel Comics: Enemies like Roughouse are hard to find, as Wolverine learns all too well when his favorite Asgardian sparring partner gets abducted into a dictator’s experiment! But the trail leads the mutant marvel to more menace than he expected in the form of a Nazi cyborg, an amphibious evildoer and a giant germ of the gods! Featuring the X-Men, the Avengers and Daredevil!] |
W. Classic 5 (24-30; w Peter David, Jo Duffy; a Gene Colan, John Buscema, Klaus Janson, Barry Kitson, Bill Jaaska). [From Marvel Comics: He's the best there is at what he does…but what if he doesn't remember how to do it? Investigation of an eerie agenda leaves Wolverine without even his altered memories, but could the loss of his old life be his only hope for peace? Plus, secrets of Wolverine's past are revealed in Madripoor, Japan and an adventure in baby-sitting that hints at a stranger Wolverine origin than any seen before! Guest-starring the New Mutants!] |
W. Legends: Marc Silvestri (31-34, 41-42, 48-50; w
Larry Hama; a Marc Silvestri). [From Marvel Comics:
Before Top Cow & Witchblade, artist Marc Silvestri rose to comics
superstardom during his legendary and sales record-breaking run on WOLVERINE
and UNCANNY X-MEN. Now having made his triumphant return to NEW X-MEN, energizing
his fans and finding legions of new ones, Marvel offers a new collected
edition of some of his best Wolverine stories, highlighting a benchmark
in the career of one of comics top artists and a run of one of the
industrys best-selling titles! Watch Wolverine take on the drug-crazed
Japanese Yakuza, face down a legendary Canadian monster and uncover secrets
of the mysterious Weapon X program, culminating in a battle with a cyborg
version of himself!] |
| Fatal Attractions (75; w Larry Hama; a Adam Kubert). [See X-Men Cross-Overs page for full contents of this volume.] |
| The Origin of Generation X (85; w Larry Hama; a Adam Kubert). [See X-Men Cross-Overs page for full contents of this volume.] |
| Onslaught (104). [See Onslaught page for reprints of these issues.] |
| Zero Tolerance (115-118; w Larry Hama; a Leinil Francis Yu). [See X-Men Cross-Overs page for full contents of this volume.] |
Not Dead Yet (119-122; w Warren Ellis; a Leinil Francis Yu). [From Marvel Comics: Over the years, the hero known as Wolverine has faced many adversaries,
fought many battles, and survived more than a few tough scrapes. But
there may never have been a more ruthless man in the life of Wolverine
than McLeish, the hard-drinking, tough-talking Scottish terrorist,
known as the White Ghost. First a drinking buddy of Wolverine's many
years in the past, McLeish is revealed to be a hated enemy, bringing
death to the door of Wolverine.
Now, many years after his death at the hands of Wolverine, McLeish appears to be alive again. Signs and clues point to the unlikely continued existence for this vile character, and Wolverine will not rest until the truth is revealed. A noirish thriller told in John Woo-like action sequences, Wolverine: Not Dead Yet will leave readers gasping for air as the mystery of the White Ghost's return unfolds into the most unexpected ending of all!] |
| X-Men vs. Apocalypse 1: The Twelve (145-147; w Erik Larsen, Fabian Nicieza; a Leinil Francis Yu, Mike S. Miller, Roger Cruz). [See X-Men Cross-Overs page for full contents of this volume.] |
Blood Debt (150-153; w & a Steve Sroce). [From
Marvel Comics: The man called Logan has been many things
Warrior.
Assassin. Experiment. X-Man. But now, he must add "Pawn" to the
list. In the dark shadows of the Japanese underworld, a deadly game of chess
is being played out between two warring factions of the Japanese Yakuza.
Wolverine faces a legacy of evil that dates back to that nation's own dark
Feudal times with the lives of his friends on the line. Allying himself
with past enemies, he fights to avenge and honor the death of the clan lord
Mariko Yashida, the only woman Logan has ever loved. What begins with Wolverin
being shot in the head, ends in an unforgettable battle of fire and blood.]
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The Best There Is (159-161, 167-169; w Frank Tieri; a Sean Chen,
Dan Fraga). [From Marvel Comics: He knows little
of his past, save that it was fraught with pain and loss. Long ago, he was
trained as a samurai in Japan; later, he became Weapon X, a covert operative
for the Canadian government. Today, Logan is an X-Man - using his animal-keen
senses, accelerated healing factor and razor-sharp claws to help protect
a world that hates and fears mutants! Wolverine is the best there is at
what he does, and what he does isn't pretty! Now, there's a new killer in
town - and he wants Wolverine's title all to himself! Who is the mysterious
Mr. X, and how far is he willing to go to destroy the man he sees as his
lone equal?] |
Wolverine/Deadpool: Weapon X (162-166, Deadpool 57-60; w Frank
Tieri; a Sean Chen, George Jeanty, Mark Texiera, Barry Windsor-Smith).
[From Marvel Comics: When Wolverine rebuffs the reconstituted Weapon
X program, management is forced to settle for second bestbut
Deadpool's first assignment may test the limits of his loyalty.]
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Law of the Jungle (181-186; w Frank Tieri; a
Sean Chen, Terry & Rachel Dodson). [Only collects the
first story in Wolverine 183.JY From Marvel Comics: What does
Wolverine do when he's got time to kill? With heightened senses, a warrior's
instinct and razor-sharp claws, what else but look for trouble? Between
adventures with the X-Men, the feral mutant probes the dark and seamy underbelly
of the city - and guts it, without breaking a sweat. Placing himself in
the center of a bloody mob war, Logan plays a most dangerous game - and
he's looking to up the ante.] |
| Volume 2 |
1 The Brotherhood 1-6; w Greg Rucka; a Darick Robertson).
[From Marvel Comics: Sometimes, he tries to resist. Sometimes, he
enjoys it. His name is Logan, and there is rage in him. It is wild, and
savage, and fed by blood, and so unpredictable that even he does not know
when it will fall upon him. And when that rage is past, there is blood on
the ground. Some call him mutant or animal or X-Man. His neighbor, 17-year-old
Lucy Braddock, called him "Mean Man." Then two men put 27 bullets
in her body. She called them "The Brothers." While the Brothers
were at it, they put another 14 bullets through Logan. By the time he had
recovered, they wer gone. But Lucy Braddock's journal remained - and in
it, a plea to the Mean Man: "Don't forget me." Now, Logan is on
the hunt - and God help anyone who gets in his way.] |
2 Coyote Crossing (7-11; w Greg Rucka; a Leandro Fernandez).
[From Marvel Comics: His interest is justice - by his own judgement,
not any court's. His name is Logan. He is a hunter, and he pursues a very
specific prey. He is not interested in law or procedure or process. He is
a mutant, feared and hated for his abilities, from his preternatural sense
of smell to his near-miraculous powers of regeneration. He is a weapon,
a proficient and nearly unstoppable killer, with unbreakable bones and six
razor-sharp claws that can slice titanium like butter. And he cherishes
life, the way only a warrior can. He knows its flaws and its trials, and
he cherishes it still. South of El Paso, across the border, a drug lord
named Rojas hired nineteen men, women and children to mule heroin into the
United States. All nineteen died in the back of one of Rojas' trucks, meant
to take the illegal immigrants to a better life. It's Logan who discovered
the crime. It's Logan who found the bodies. It's Logan who will seek justice.]
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3 Return of the Native (12-19; w Greg Rucka; a Darick Robertson).
[From Marvel Comics: Somewhere in the pristine backwoods of the Pacific
Northwest lurks the one that got away - a mysterious feral creature even
wilder than Logan. The deadly Sabretooth has located her, and he's got the
scars to prove it. Now, nothing will stand in his way. To bag this catch,
he's going to need help... Wolverine's! Sabretooth and Wolverine, claws
to the walls, embark on a dangerous journey to track down THE NATIVE, who
just may hold the key to unlock the secrets of Logan's enigmatic past!]
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Enemy of the State 1 (20-25; w Mark Millar; a John Romita Jr.).
[From Marvel Comics: The worlds deadliest living weapon just
fell into the wrong hands. Its Wolverine vs. the Marvel Universe in
the best-selling, blockbuster storyline that will have Logan shredding his
way through the X-Men, Fantastic Four, S.H.I.E.L.D., and more! How does
Wolverine end up fighting to destroy everything he holds dear?] |
Enemy of the State 2 (26-32; w Mark Millar; a John
Romita Jr.). [From Marvel Comics: Wolverine may be
back in S.H.I.E.L.D. custody, but at what cost? As the X-Men mourn their
fallen teammate in a funeral befitting a hero, Hydra celebrates the coronation
of a new leader. And the reign of terror continues, as The Hand picks off
the meta-humans one by one... Will Wolverine be deprogrammed in time to
stop the carnage? Plus, the secret origin of the Gorgon.] |
Enemy of the State: Complete Edition (20-32; w Mark Millar; a John Romita Jr.). [From Marvel Comics: Collecting the entire best-selling, blockbuster storyline in one deluxe hardcover! The world’s deadliest living weapon just fell into the wrong hands. It’s Wolverine vs. the Marvel Universe as Logan shreds his way through the X-Men, Fantastic Four, S.H.I.E.L.D., and more! How did Wolverine end up fighting to destroy everything he holds dear? Plus: Wolverine may be back in S.H.I.E.L.D. custody, but at what cost? As the X-Men mourn their fallen teammate in a funeral befitting a hero, Hydra celebrates the coronation of a new leader. And the reign of terror continues, as the Hand picks off the meta-humans, one by one. Will Wolverine be deprogrammed in time to stop the carnage?] |
| House of M: World of M (33-35). [See under House of M for full contents.] |
Origins & Endings (36-40; w Daniel Way; a Javier Saltares & Mark Texeira). [From Marvel Comics: Left shaken at ground zero after the cataclysmic events of HOUSE OF M, Logan has no choice but to soldier on, as he done so many times before ¡ª but has the burden now become too great? In his lifetime, Logan has been both a hero and a villain, a player and a pawn...but what is he now? Don't miss out on the beginning of an epic more than a century in the making.] |
Civil War (42-48; w Marc Guggenheim; a Humberto Ramos). [From Marvel Comics: Marc Guggenheim – a veteran writer for TV’s The Practice, Law & Order and CSI – is joined by fan-favorite artist Humberto Ramos (SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN) for this CIVIL WAR tie-in. In the aftermath of the Stamford tragedy, Logan makes it his personal mission to take down the man responsible. No sooner does he begin his hunt, however, than he discovers someone else is stalking the same prey: a mysterious trio whose identity, and disturbing mission, will come as a shock to many! If Logan’s unsettled by who these guys are, then just wait until he discovers who they answer to!] |
Blood & Sorrow (41, 49, Giant-Sized 1, X-Men Unlimited 12; w Stuart Moore, Rob Williams, David Lapham; a C. P. Smith, Laurence Campbell, David Aja). [From Marvel Comics: The feral X-Man fights alone in four standalone stories! In "The Package," Logan must escape from an army of savage killers deep in the heart of war-torn Africa – with a baby strapped to his chest! The infant daughter of an overthrown monarch is the only hope for a country’s future, and the conquering warlord is determined to see her dead. Can Wolverine get her to the border alive? Or will his greatest failure doom an entire nation? In “Better To Give...,” a heavily armed suicide cult – clad in elf outfits – has taken hostage a mid-Manhattan department store on Christmas Eve and is threatening to blow the place sky high. Among the shoppers: Logan, who’s just itching to sink his (Santa) claws into someone after enduring the Yuletide rush. Should be easy for a damn-near invulnerable force of nature to save the day, right? Think again. All is not as it seems, as a spoiled billionaire’s daughter is about to find out, and the true meaning of Christmas will be spelt out...in blood. In "The House of Blood and Sorrow," Wolverine lies at the edge of death in a rural Nebraska cornfield after crashing to Earth in the wake of a clash with a giant robot at the edge of the atmosphere, lapsing in and out of a coma as his body desperately tries to heal. And that’s when things really get bad. The men who sent the robot to destroy Wolverine have come to finish the job. The townsfolk who witnessed the crash have gathered up a mob to hunt down and destroy the alien that’s landed. And Wolverine’s fate just might rest in the hands of the strange little girl who first found him in that dark cornfield. A strange little girl with an affinity for taking care of odd creatures – and whose family holds a deep, dark secret hidden from the light of day. And in "The Healing," Logan lies gutted in a Northwest forest, surrounded by wolves and clinging onto hope and sanity as his body goes about the complicated work of repairing itself. It’s not as easy as you might think.] |
![]() Evolution (HC has both color and B&W editions; 50-55; w Jeph Loeb; a Simone Bianchi). [From Marvel Comics: Superstar Jeph Loeb (FALLEN SON, HEROES) is joined by future superstar Simone Bianchi for the biggest, best and, quite possibly, last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! These sworn foes have been locked in an endless grudge match that goes back longer than either can remember -- or even imagine. The key to victory is eons old, and it’s certain to rock their world. Think you’ve seen Marvel’s fiercest go toe-to-toe before? Those were just warm-ups.] |
| Origins |
1 Born in Blood (1-5; w Daniel Way; a Steve Dillon). [From Marvel Comics: Picking up where HOUSE OF M and WOLVERINE: ORIGINS AND ENDINGS left off! Armed with the one thing that could kill him, as well as key clues to his very existence, Logan embarks on the first leg of a long and bloody quest for vengeance against those who once enslaved him. No longer feeling the need to play it quiet, Logan’s first strike elicits a Condition Critical response from the U.S. government. With no other choice, they drop their bomb – and you won’t believe who it is! When Logan hits D.C., someone’s going to be waiting for him.] |
2 Savior (6-10; w Daniel Way; a Steve Dillon). [From Marvel Comics: Completely shattered by recent revelations, Logan must now ask himself some hard – almost impossible -- questions, such as whether he can continue on his quest...or if he even should. Though he now remembers who he was, the more pressing question becomes who – and what – is he now? Answering these questions will take the help of one of Logan’s closest friends, and one of his deadliest enemies: Omega Red!] |
3 Swift and Terrible (11-15; w Daniel Way; a Steve Dillon). [From Marvel Comics: Having finally seen his face, Wolverine sets out to rescue his son from the grasp of the shadow society that once enslaved him. But Logan’s son doesn’t want to be saved -- he wants revenge…against Logan, the father who abandoned him.] |
4 Our War (16-20, Annual 1; w Daniel Way; a Steve Dillon, Kaare Andrews). [From Marvel Comics: Wolverine's history with Captain America revealed! In the early days of WWII, before America's "official" involvement in the war, Captain America, still wet behind the ears, embarked on a clandestine mission to the island nation of Madripoor. Guess who he met there? And guess what? It wasn't a coincidence.] 2/13/08 |
| Marvel Comics Presents |
| Marvel Presents had two stories in each issue; these collections contain only the Wolverine stories. |
Save the Tiger (1-10; w Chris Claremont; a John Buscema & Klaus
Janson). Not square-bound. Now collected in the Marvel Comics Presents Wolverine series below. |
Wolverine vs. Spider-Man (48-50; w & a Erik Larsen). Not square-bound. Now collected in the Marvel Comics Presents Wolverine series below. |
Ghost Rider/Wolverine: Acts of Vengeance (64-71; w Howard Mackie; a Mark Texiera). |
![]() Weapon X (72-84; w & a Barry Windsor-Smith).
[From Marvel Comics: Of all the members of the X-Men,
none has been more popular than Wolverine -- yet the origins of this mutant
hero had always been tightly shrouded in mystery. Aside from a few hazy
tidbits, Wolverine's past has always been little more than a blank slate.
In WEAPON X, acclaimed writer/illustrator Barry Windsor-Smith peels back
this veil of secrecy to reveal how Wolverine's skeleton became laced with
an indestructible adamantium metal. Kidnapped and drugged, Wolverine is
subjected to a series of sadistic medical experiments designed to create
the perfect soldier. As he battles back against this tortuous experience,
Wolverine proves himself to be a true hero long before his days as an X-Man.]
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Blood Hungry (85-92; w Peter David; a Sam Kieth).
[From Marvel Comics: The island of Madripoor. Here, anything goes
- and everything is for sale. A cesspool
with style. And somewhere
in that cesspool, something suddenly seems
wrong. A scent has entered
the air, and the enigmatic X-Man known as Wolverine can almost taste it.
A scent... just beyond memory. There's a new player in town: Cyber, a psionically
powered psychopath who once left Logan for dead. Wolverine's worst nightmare
come to life. Now, Cyber pits crime lord against crime lord - Tiger Tyger,
Logan's lover, and General Coy, her less-refined rival. The prize: the world's
most powerful drug. A substance so potent, its smell alone is enough to
induce addiction. A hallucinogen that distorts your past, and alters your
present and future. Cyber possesses it in abundance, but he wants more -
to unseat Tyger and Coy, and usurp their criminal cartels. And to finish
a fight he thought long since over. It's the man with the adamantium-laced
skeleton vs. the man with the adamantium-laced epidermis - and Madripoor
may not be big enough for the both of them!] |
Typhoid's Kiss (109-116; w Ann Nocenti; a Steve Lightle). |
| Marvel Comics Presents: Wolverine |
| Marvel Presents had two stories in each issue; these collections contain only the Wolverine stories. |
Volume 1 (Marvel Comics Presents 1-10; w Chris Claremont;
a John Buscema & Klaus Janson). [From Marvel Comics:
Ever wonder what Wolverine gets up to when he's not out saving the world
with the X-Men? More mayhem than you can shake a SNIKT at! Here, Logan makes
his first foray into Madripoor - an island nation where anything goes, and
everything is for sale - in this prelude to WOLVERINE CLASSIC VOL. 1 TPB!] |
Volume 2 (Marvel Comics Presents 38-50; w Marv Wolfman,
Erik Larsen; a John Buscema, Erik Larsen). [From Marvel
Comics: Like things as clear as black and white? You're in luck, but
Wolverine isn't, as the mysterious Black Shadow/White Shadow uses his energy
powers to double-team everyone's favorite feral fighter. Then Wolverine
and Spider-Man wander into a costumed kidnapping scheme run by an old classmate.
And find our just how connected Wolverine is as we meet another mysterious
marvel from his past.] |
Volume 3 (Marvel Comics Presents 51-61; w Rob Liefeld, Fabian Nicieza, Michael Higgins; a Rob Liefeld, Dave Ross). [From Marvel Comics: A murderous mutant is loose, forcing Wolverine to face a feral former teammate whose descent into death could be his own! Plus: the clawed Canadian gets another rematch with the Incredible Hulk! Featuring the return of a long-forgotten X-Man!] |
Volume 4 (Marvel Comics Presents 62-71; w Dwight Zimmerman, Howard Mackie; a Paul Ryan, Mark Texeira). [From Marvel Comics: The mayhem-loving mutant faces occult intrigue against Abdul Alhazred, while fallout from the Acts of Vengeance brings him face to facelessness with the ninjas of Deathwatch! Wolverine does it again, and he does it the best! Guest-starring Ghost Rider!] |
| Minis & compilations |
Best of Wolverine Vol. 1 (Incredible Hulk 181,
Uncanny X-Men 205, Captain America Annual 8, Wolverine mini 1-4, Marvel
Comics Presents 72-84; w Chris Claremont, Barry Windsor-Smith, Len Wein,
Mark Gruenwald; a Frank Miller, Barry Windsor-Smith, Herb Trimpe, Mike Zeck).
[From Marvel Comics: With his adamantium claws and
preternatural healing abilities, Wolverine is one of the world's deadliest
mutants. Standing with the X-Men and in his solo adventures, the man known
only as Logan has never backed down from a fight. Now, for the very first
time, Marvel Comics collects a cream-of-the-crop selection of stories from
Wolverine's thirty-year history. Incredible Hulk #181: Wolverine's debut
was not in the pages of X-Men, but as an opponent for the Incredible Hulk.
In this historic issue by Len Wein and Herb Trimpe, Wolverine takes on the
Green Goliath in a ferocious battle. The original Wolverine miniseries:
Writer Chris Claremont teams with artist Frank Miller to deliver the first-ever
Wolverine solo tale. Logan's fight to win back his long-lost love Mariko
brings him to Japan, where he must face off against an army of ninja assassins.
Packed with realistic martial arts-inspired action and intrigue, this is
the landmark story that vaulted Wolverine to fan-favorite status. Weapon
X: Barry Windsor-Smith peels away a layer of Wolverine's mysterious origins
to reveal how a sadistic science experiment left Logan with his famed unbreakable
adamantium skeleton. As he battles back against this torturous experience,
Wolverine proves himself to be a true hero long before his days as an X-Man.
Uncanny X-Men #205: Haunted by Lady Deathstrike, a woman from his past,
Wolverine must overcome his savage instincts to retain the human portion
of his mind and soul in this landmark issue by Claremont and Windsor-Smith.
Captain America Annual #8: Wolverine and Captain America, star-spangled
Sentinel of Liberty, go head-to-head in the ultimate battle between two
of Marvel's greatest heroes by Mark Gruenwald and Mike Zeck. Whether you're
a longtime comic-book fan, or a new convert from Wolverine's unforgettable
appearances in the X-men motion pictures, The Best of Wolverine is an invaluable
resource for any bookshelf! And that's a fact, bub!] |
The End (6-issue mini; w Paul Jenkins; a Claudio Castellini).
[From Marvel Comics: Marvels critically acclaimed THE END line
continues with a look at the final days in the life of Logan the
man called Wolverine! Its the distant future, and a series of strange
events sends the aging Wolverine on a globe-spanning quest to find the final
truths behind his origin. But when he encounters a mysterious figure from
his past, everything he thought he knew is turned upside-down! Its
the end of a legend, written by the man who brought you the beginning of
the story, Paul (ORIGIN) Jenkins!] |
Origin (6-issue mini; w Joe Quesada, Paul Jenkins,
Bill Jemas; a Andy Kubert). [From Marvel Comics:
The Origin of Wolverine. The greatest mystery of the Marvel Universe
until now. To many, Wolverine is Marvel's finest hero - the best there is
at what he does. Genetics, environment, divine intervention: what incredible
forces created this man - the world's greatest killing machine with a heart
as big as the great outdoors? For years we followed Wolverine in the desperate
search for his past, from the wilds of the Canadian wilderness to the teeming
cities of Japan and beyond. But despite his perseverance and longing for
the truth, Wolverine remained an enigma to himself and all those around
him. Years into the past we find three friends, brought together through
fate, soon to be divided by tragedy. James Howlett, a sickly boy, stuck
in a world where the weak are mocked and left behind. Rose, a young orphan
girl summoned to work at the wealthy Howlett estate. And Dog, a poor boy
abused by his father, with no hope of a better life. Three friends on the
verge of having their innocence shattered. Three companions about to be
confronted by the most shocking events of their young lives. Welcome to
the greatest story never told.] |
Snikt! (5-issue mini; w & a Tsutomu Nihei). [From Marvel Comics: He's the best there is
on any world. While walking in New York City, Wolverine is approached by a young girl who mysteriously knows his name. She declares that her people need his help, and abruptly grabs his hand. Before he has a chance to ask her what's she talking about, they are both pulled into a vortex of time and space. Logan suddenly finds himself in an apocalyptic wasteland that may or may not be Earth, and is instantly forced to defend himself against terrifying, cybernetic creatures known as the Mandate. Japanese superstar Tsutomu Nihei tells a story of the X-Men's most lethal member, alone in a barren wasteland, as he devolves further and further into his true, savage, berserker state. The key to Logan maintaining a link to his humanity may lie with the mysterious young girl.] |
Soultaker (5-issue mini; w Akira Yoshida; a Shin
Nagasawa). [From Marvel Comics: Like Ninjas? Zombies?
Wolverine? Want to see Wolverine fight ninjas and zombies? THEN THIS IS
THE BOOK FOR YOU! Wolverine returns to Japan only to get caught in the middle
of an ancient war between gods and demons! Can Logan tip the balance for
good - and save his soul, Japan and the world? And what does the mysterious
Mark of Mana have to do with it?] |
Wizard Best of Wolverine (Uncanny X-Men 139-140,
172-173, 268; Wolverine 150-153; Incredible Hulk 340; w Chris Claremont,
Peter David, Steve Skroce; a John Byrne, Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, Paul Smith,
Steve Skroce). [From Wizard: You asked for it and
by a special arrangement with Marvel Comics, Wizard delivers you the Top
10 Wolverine Comics of all time in one special hardcover volume. - WENDIGO
is from Uncanny X-Men #139-140 by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. In the
story that first defined the mans attitude, Wolverine in the Canadian
tundra descends into a berserker rage as he battles the relentless Wendigo
to survive. - WOLVERINE VS. THE HULK, a brutal adventure from Incredible
Hulk #340 by Peter David and Todd McFarlane, is one of Wolverines
most shocking and intense tales ever. - WOLVERINE & CAPTAIN AMERICA
IN WWII from Uncanny X-Men #268 by Claremont and Jim Lee is another compelling
tale that has never been part of any Wolverine collection. Its told
in two different eras at once and features the Black Widow as a child. -
VIPER & SILVER SAMURAI is from Uncanny X-Men #172-173 by Claremont and
Paul Smith. In Japan, Wolverine and the X-Men are attacked, forcing the
hunt for the Silver Samurai! - BLOOD DEBT from Wolverine #150-153 is a cinematic
tale by Steve Skroce. Again in Japan, Wolverine ends up in a gang war where
he must fight to protect the child of his lost fiancé. In addition
to the vital Wolverine issues contained in this landmark volume, the Wizard
Best Of Wolverine Limited Deluxe Hardcover will also feature exclusive behind-the-scenes
information on the true origin and development of Wolverine from creators
John Romita, Len Wein, Roger Stern and Dave Cockrum. Trace the evolution
of Wolvies various costumes over the years all the way up to modern
creators Greg Rucka, Darick Robertson and John Cassaday. This historic event
is completed with a new stunning Wolverine cover by artist J.G. Jones along
with additional new artwork by artist Dale Keown.] |
Wolverine (4-issue mini; w Chris Claremont; a Frank Miller &
Joe Rubenstein). [From Marvel Comics: The most popular
member of the X-Men goes solo when Wolverine travels to Japan, testing his
honor and risking his life for the only woman he has ever loved.]
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![]() Wolverine by Claremont & Miller (4-issue mini + X-Men 172-173; w Chris Claremont; a Frank Miller, Paul Smith). [From Marvel Comics: The master of mutants joins the master of ninjas in Wolverine’s first solo series – replete with romance, intrigue and mayhem! Our beleaguered berserker’s in Japan on a mission of the heart, if he can survive the Hand first! Plus: the introduction of everyone’s favorite riotous ronin, Yukio!] |
Xisle (5-issue mini; w Bruce Jones; a Jorge Pereira
Lucas). [From Marvel Comics: He's the best there
is at what he does, with a heart as big as the Canadian wilderness - but
can he control the beast within? Intending to spend a rare carefree moment
at a carnival with his beloved stepdaughter Amiko, Wolverine unleashes a
violent side of himself that sends the young girl running in fear. Unable
to face what he's done, Logan is propelled into a soul-searching adventure
he may not be able to escape. What did he do? And what did young Amiko see?]
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| One-shots & OGNs |
Black Rio (w Joe Casey; a Oscar Jimenez, Eduardo Alpuente).
[From Marvel Comics: Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, a riotous festival
honoring the spirits of the dead. A perfect place for Logan, the X-Man known
as Wolverine, to go for some rest and relaxation. But his respite is cut
short when a trail of blood leads him to a series of bizarre, vampiric killings.
Teamed with a local detective, the two set out to solve a grisly mystery
and stop a madman's muderous scheme for immortality!] |
Bloodlust (w & a Alan Davis). |
Bloody Choices (w Tom DeFalco; a John Buscema). |
Deathblow
and Wolverine (w Aron Weisenfeld; a Aron Weisenfeld & Richard Bennett).
[From DC Comics: In 1982, a man named Michael Cray showed up in San
Francisco to meet an old friend. Instead, he ran into a stranger named Logan
who was being chased by a clan of Ninjas. What ensued was a fast and dirty
frolick through ancient legends and the crowded streets of China Town. Deathblow/Wolverine
received two Eisner nominations for best art team, Aron Wiesenfeld and Richard
Bennett, and best coloring by Monica Bennett.] |
Doombringer (w Doug Moench; a Michael Outkiewicz, Jimmy Palmiotti).
[From Marvel Comics: Enter: A mysterious visitor from 1,000 years
in the past. He arrives in Japan with a story too fantastic to be believed
the end of the world began a millienium ago - and he intends to complete
it. Enter: Mariko, the lovely head of the Clan Yashida, t he clan to whom
this time-lost warrior once belonged, and the clan from which he now enlists
aid to commence the destruction of the Earth. Enter: Wolverine. Warrior,
mutant, hero, and the former betrothed of Mariko. It is to him she turns
to warn of this stranger's mad plans. Enter: The Silver Samurai, one of
Wolverine's most dangerous and hated enemies. Will he side with the stranger,
or forge an uneasy alliance with his rival? In a tale that stretches from
the seedy bars of Mardipoor to the honor-bound clan houses of Japan to the
forgotten city of Tangkor Marat in the jungles of Thailand, Wolverine must
race against time itself to stop an ancient threat of unimaginable evil.
Enter: Doombringer, the one who walks between worlds!] |
Evilution (w Ann Nocenti; a Mark Texeira, John Royle, Philip Moy).
[From Marvel Comics: Prescott. A sleepy little town ripe for the
taking
The Devos. A gang bent on the destruction of life as we know
it
Boom Boom. A friend to close to the fire and too young to know
better
Wolverine. A mutant with a violent past and a hair-trigger
temper...And a dead man too angry to stay that way.] |
Ghost Rider/Wolverine/Punisher: The Dark Design (w: Howard Mackie; a Ron Garney). |
Ghost Rider/Wolverine/Punisher: Hearts of Darkness (w Howard Mackie; a John Romita Jr.). |
Giant-Size Wolverine 1 (X-Men 6-7, new story; w David Lapham, Chris Claremont; a David Aja, Jim Lee). [From Marvel Comics: Wolverine has been injured before, but never like this. Blasted with 5,000 rounds of machine gun shells and lifted to the edge of earth’s atmosphere by a giant robot, Wolverine was 85,000 feet in the air when he finally disabled the killing machine. Now, after a horrendous descent and fiery crash into a rural Nebraska cornfield, he lies at the edge of death, lapsing in and out of a coma as his body desperately tries to heal. And that’s when things really get bad. The men who sent the robot to destroy Wolverine have come to finish the job. The townsfolk who witnessed the crash have gathered up a mob to hunt down and destroy the alien that’s landed. And Wolverine’s fate just might rest in the hands of the strange little girl who first found him in that dark cornfield. A strange little girl with an affinity for taking care of odd creatures, and whose family holds a deep, dark secret hidden from the light of day... House of Blood and Sorrow is an all new 34-page chilling story just in time for Halloween! Written by David Lapham (Stray Bullets) and illustrated by David Aja (Daredevil, X-Men Unlimited). This Giant Size edition also includes a special Classic tie-in to Wolverine Origins with reprints of X-Men 6 and 7 by Jim Lee, featuring Omega Red and Sabretooth!] 10/4/06 |
Global Jeopardy (w Peter David; a Richard Howell). |
Inner Fury (w D. G. Chichester; a Bill Sienkiewicz). |
Jungle Adventure (w Walt Simonson; a Mike Mignola). |
Killing (w John Ney Rieber; a Kent Williams). |
Knight of Terra (w John Ostrander, Ian Edginton; a Jan Duursema). |
Logan: Path of the Warlord (w Howard Mackie; a John Paul Leon). |
Logan: Shadow Society (w Howard Mackie, Mark Jason; a Tomm Coker). |
Rahne of Terra (w Peter David; a Andy Kubert). |
| Team-Ups |
Elektra and Wolverine: The Redeemer (3-issue mini; w Greg Rucka; a Yoshitaka Amano). [From Marvel Comics: For the mercenary and enigmatic assassin Elektra Natchios, it was to be a standard night's work: the make death happen. The target: a wealthy and powerful scientist. The price: eight million dollars for a clean hit - no witnesses. When the target's teenaged daughter Avery stumbles onto the murder at the critical moment, Elektra knows the girl must be taken out at all costs. But for the assassin still haunted by the pain of seeing her own father's death, taking out a girl eerily reminiscent of herself proves to be more difficult than expected - especially after Logan, the mutant known as Wolverine, is hired to protect the key witness. Enticed into the job by a slick government agent, Logan must keep the girl safe in exchange for answers he hopes will illuminate his clouded past. The two supremely skilled fighters face off in the streets of New York over Avery's fate, each with different emotional stakes in a deadly game of intrigue. In Avery, Elektra must face a disturbing reminder of her past and present lives. For Logan, the girl represents the key to a history he must recover. When Avery unveils a mysterious secret of her own, the stage is set for an unforgettably haunting grand finale.] |
Hulk/Wolverine: Six Hours (4-issue mini; w Bruce Jones; a Scott Kolins). [From Marvel Comics: Lost in the Canadian wilderness, Dr. Bruce Banner and Wolverine have only six hours to rescue a woman and a sick boy from two desperate drug dealers in the aftermath of a fiery plane crash. In a race against time, can these two comic-book icons - at odds since their very first meeting - control their tempers long enough to save the hostages?] |
Spider-Man/Wolverine (Spider-Man/Wolverine 1-4 + Spider-Man/Daredevil 1; w Brett Matthews; a Vatche Mavlian). [From Marvel Comics: When Spider-Man is pulled away from his life as Peter Parker and coerced into the service of S.H.I.E.L.D., he comes to realize the government asset he has been sent to recover is none other than Wolverine. Wolverine's capture and torture are broadcast to unknown locations around the world, and the two heroes quickly realize that what seemed like a simple rescue mission has now turned into a matter of national security. With help from both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the X-Men, Spidey and Wolverine find themselves tangled in a government conspiracy and thrust into an adventure that spans three continents. Collecting Spider-Man & Wolverine #1-4, written by Brett Matthews and illustrated by Vatche Mavlian. Plus: From the creative team that brought you Spider-Man & Wolverine comes the best-selling one-shot: Spider-Man/Daredevil, which answers the question: How do these two heroes really deal with one another's presence?] |
Wolverine/Back Cat: Claws (3-issue mini; w Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray; a Joseph Michael Linsner). [From Marvel Comics: Shanghaied and transported to a remote desert island, Wolverine and the
Black Cat find themselves at the center of a deadly game. A team of
filthy-rich hunters have slapped down some serious cash for the
opportunity to hunt the most dangerous prey on the planet, and they’ve got the high-tech weapons to do just that. Like it or not, the key to Logan and Felicia’s survival just might be their ability to cooperate long enough to evade their hunters and uncover the identity of the deadly ringmaster.] |
Wolverine/Cable: Guts and Glory (One-shot; w Joe Casey; a Stephen
Platt). |
Wolverine/Gambit: Victims (4-issue mini; w Jeph Loeb; a Tim Sale).
[From Marvel Comics: The feral X-Man and the ragin' Cajun - as interpreted
by the award-winning creators of Daredevil: Yellow and Batman: The Long
Halloween! Warrior. Ronin. Solider. Logan knows little of his past, save
that it was fraught with pain and loss. Long ago, he was trained as a samurai
in Japan; later, he became Weapon X, a covert operative for the Canadian
government. Today, Wolverine is an X-Man - using his animal-keen senses,
accelerated healing factor and razor-sharp claws to help protect a world
that fears and hates mutants! Always an outsider, Gambit was shunned as
a youth because of his strange, burning-red eyes. Eventually, Remy LeBeau
realized he was a mutant, possessed of the ability to charge inanimate objects
with explosively released biokinetic energy. A reformed thief and charming
scoundrel, the ragin' Cajun always has a card up his sleeve! Now, these
two outlaw heroes have been drawn together by a string of brutal slayings
that may mark the return of the 19th-century serial killer called Jack the
Ripper! And lurking in the shadows, an even deadlier threat looms... one
that will leave only victims in its wake!] |
Wolverine/Havok: Meltdown (4-issue mini; w Walt
& Louise Simonson; a Jon J. Muth & Kent Williams).
[From Marvel Comics: Two friends. Two mutants. Two X-Men. Havok -
gifted with the ability to project devastating plasma bursts. Wolverine
- a feral warrior with an uncanny healing ability, an unbreakable adamantium
skeleton and razor-sharp claws. Ambushed by Communist terrorists while on
leave in Mexico, both are caught in a deadly web of international intrigue
and betrayal - and a plot to bring the western world to its knees. Back
in print for the first time in more than a decade, this epic adventure -
featuring beautifully painted artwork and fast-paced prose - is a milestone
among graphic novels.] |
Wolverine/Hulk (4-issue mini; w & a Sam Kieth).
[From Marvel Comics: Long ago, Wolverine was trained as a samurai
in Japan; later, he became Weapon X, a covert operation for the Canadian
government. Today, Logan is an X-Man - using his animal-keen senses, accelerated
healing factor and razor-sharp claws to help protect a world that hates
and fears mutants. Caught in the heart of a nuclear explosion, victim of
gamma radiation gone wild, Dr. Robert Bruce Banner undergoes a hideous metamorphosis
during times of stress - unleashing the dark personification of the bookish
scientist's repressed rage and fury. And then there's Po - the extraordinary
little girl whose impossible quest has drawn these two disparate individuals
together.] |
Wolverine/Nick Fury: The Scorpio Connection (OGN; w Archie Goodwin; a Howard Chaykin). |
Wolverine/Nick Fury: Scorpio Rising (OGN; w Howard Chaykin; a Shawn McManus). |
Wolverine/Punisher 1 (5-issue mini; w Peter Milligan; a Lee Weeks).
[From Marvel Comics: Marvels bad boys of the big screen join
forces for a gun-toting, claw-popping adventure not to be forgotten! Deep
in the South American jungle there's a place of legend a final refuge
where the nastiest of the nasty can disappear from the prying eyes of the
world. Now, the vigilante known as the Punisher and the X-Man called Wolverine
have stumbled upon this secret sanctuary, and the residents of "Erewhon"
couldn't be happier... or more prepared.] |