Wolverine (comic book)
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Wolverine is a number of Marvel Comics
comic book
series starring the X-Men
member Wolverine
.
written by Chris Claremont
with pencils by Frank Miller
, inks by Joe Rubinstein, letters by Tom Orzechowski
, and colored by Glynis Wein
. Marvel Comics
published the series from September to December 1982.
It was revived in 1988 as an ongoing series
and lasted until 2003 when it was relaunched after issue 189.
As part of "Dark Reign
", the series was renamed Dark Wolverine in 2009 and starred Wolverine's son, Daken
. The third volume ended with issue #90.
A fourth volume was launched in September 2010 with a new #1.
gave the trade paperback
collection of the first Wolverine series a "Must Have" rating.
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
comic book
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
series starring the X-Men
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
member Wolverine
Wolverine (comics)
Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
.
Publication history
The first Wolverine was a limited seriesLimited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
written by Chris Claremont
Chris Claremont
Chris Claremont is an award-winning American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 17-year stint on Uncanny X-Men, far longer than any other writer, during which he is credited with developing strong female characters, and with introducing complex literary themes into superhero...
with pencils by Frank Miller
Frank Miller (comics)
Frank Miller is an American comic book artist, writer and film director best known for his dark, film noir-style comic book stories and graphic novels Ronin, Daredevil: Born Again, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City and 300...
, inks by Joe Rubinstein, letters by Tom Orzechowski
Tom Orzechowski
Tom Orzechowski is an award-winning comic book letterer, primarily known for his work on Uncanny X-Men. Over the course of Orzechowski's career, he has lettered something on the order of 6,000 pages of Chris Claremont's scripts.-Early career:In 1968, when Orzechowski was 15, he met a group of...
, and colored by Glynis Wein
Glynis Wein
Glynis Wein is an artist who has worked as a colorist in the comics industry.For several years, she was married to Len Wein. She returned to her maiden name in 1985.-Bibliography:Comics work includes :...
. Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
published the series from September to December 1982.
It was revived in 1988 as an ongoing series
Ongoing series
The term "ongoing series" is used in contrast to limited series , a one shot , a graphic novel, or a trade paperback...
and lasted until 2003 when it was relaunched after issue 189.
As part of "Dark Reign
Dark Reign (comics)
"Dark Reign" is a 2008–2009 crossover comic book storyline published by Marvel Comics. It deals with the aftermath of the "Secret Invasion" storyline, which led to a shift of power in the Marvel Universe toward Norman Osborn. The title "Dark Reign" refers to Osborn's rise to national power and the...
", the series was renamed Dark Wolverine in 2009 and starred Wolverine's son, Daken
Daken
Akihiro, also codename as Daken is a fictional comic book supervillain appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. Daken is the mutant son of Wolverine and his deceased wife Itsu...
. The third volume ended with issue #90.
A fourth volume was launched in September 2010 with a new #1.
Reception
IGNIGN
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gave the trade paperback
Trade paperback (comics)
In comics, a trade paperback is a collection of stories originally published in comic books, reprinted in book format, usually capturing one story arc from a single title or a series of stories with a connected story arc or common theme from one or more titles...
collection of the first Wolverine series a "Must Have" rating.
Collected editions
| Title | Material collected | Publication date | ISBN |
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| Wolverine | Wolverine #1-4 | July 1995 | |
| Wolverine by Claremont and Miller | Wolverine #1-4; Uncanny X-Men #172-173 | March 2009 January 2007 |
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| The Best of Wolverine, Vol. 1 | Wolverine #1-4; Marvel Comics Presents #72-84; The Incredible Hulk #181; Uncanny X-Men #205; Captain America Annual #8 | October 2004 | |
| Wolverine Omnibus, Vol. 1 | Wolverine #1-4; Wolverine vol. 2, #1-10; Marvel Comics Presents #1-10, 72-84; The Incredible Hulk #180-182, 340; Marvel Treasury Edition #26; Best of Marvel Comics (HC); Kitty Pryde and Wolverine #1-6; Spider-Man vs. Wolverine #1; Marvel Age Marvel Age Marvel Adventures is an imprint of Marvel Comics intended for younger audiences, including small children. Unlike the standard comics published by Marvel, which often take place in story arcs spanning several issues, each Marvel Adventures comic tells a standalone story.The idea was initially... Annual #4; Punisher War Journal #6-7; Uncanny X-Men #172-173 |
April 2009 | |
| Wolverine Classic, Vol. 1 | Wolverine vol. 2, #1-5 | April 2005 | |
| Wolverine Classic, Vol. 2 | Wolverine vol. 2, #6-10 | September 2005 | |
| Wolverine Classic, Vol. 3 | Wolverine vol. 2, #11-16 | May 2006 | |
| Wolverine Classic, Vol. 4 | Wolverine vol. 2, #17-23 | September 2006 | |
| Wolverine Classic, Vol. 5 | Wolverine vol. 2, #24-30 | September 2007 | |
| Essential Wolverine, Vol. 1 (b&w) | Wolverine vol. 2, #1-23 | February 2009 | |
| Essential Wolverine, Vol. 2 (b&w) | Wolverine vol. 2, #24-47 | March 2002 | |
| Essential Wolverine, Vol. 3 (b&w) | Wolverine vol. 2, #48-69 | March 2002 | |
| Essential Wolverine, Vol. 4 (b&w) | Wolverine vol. 2, #70-90 | May 2006 | |
| Essential Wolverine, Vol. 5 (b&w) | Wolverine vol. 2, #91-110, Annual '96; Uncanny X-Men #332 | December 2008 | |
| Wolverine Legends, Vol. 3: Law of the Jungle | Wolverine vol. 2, #181-186 | March 2003 | |
| Wolverine Legends, Vol. 6: Marc Silvestri Marc Silvestri Marc Silvestri is an American comic book artist, creator and publisher. He currently acts as the CEO for Top Cow Productions.-Early life:Marc Silvestri was born in Palm Beach, Florida.-Career:... |
Wolverine vol. 2, #31-34, 41-42, 48-50 | May 2004 | |
| Wolverine: Not Dead Yet | Wolverine vol. 2, #119-122 | December 1998 May 2009 |
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| Wolverine: Blood Debt | Wolverine vol. 2, #150-153 | July 2001 | |
| Wolverine: The Best There Is | Wolverine vol. 2, #159-161, 167-169 | September 2002 | |
| Wolverine/Deadpool: Weapon X | Wolverine vol. 2, #162-166; Deadpool #57-60 | August 2002 | |
| Wolverine, Vol. 1: The Brotherhood | Wolverine vol. 3, #1-6 | February 2004 | |
| Wolverine, Vol. 2: Coyote Crossing | Wolverine vol. 3, #7-11 | May 2004 | |
| Wolverine, Vol. 3: Return of the Native | Wolverine vol. 3, #12-19 | October 2004 | |
| Wolverine: Enemy of the State, Vol. 1 | Wolverine vol. 3, #20-25 | October 2006 May 2005 |
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| Wolverine: Enemy of the State, Vol. 2 | Wolverine vol. 3, #26-32 | June 2006 December 2005 |
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| Wolverine: Enemy of the State Ultimate Collection | Wolverine vol. 3, #20-32 | June 2008 October 2006 |
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| Wolverine: Origins and Endings | Wolverine vol. 3, #36-40 | December 2006 May 2006 |
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| Wolverine: Blood and Sorrow | Wolverine vol. 3, #41, 49; Giant-Size Wolverine #1; X-Men Unlimited X-Men Unlimited -Volume 1:The purpose of this title was to run stories that fit between the main X-Men comics. The stories included all characters from the X-titles, and the issues were collections of short stories... #12 |
July 2007 | |
| Wolverine: Civil War | Wolverine vol. 3, #42-48 | May 2007 | |
| Wolverine: Evolution | Wolverine vol. 3, #50-55 | March 2008 November 2007 |
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| Wolverine: The Death of Wolverine | Wolverine vol. 3, #56-61 | July 2008 April 2008 |
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| Wolverine by Jason Aaron Omnibus, Vol. 1 | Wolverine vol. 3, #56, 62-64; Wolverine: Weapon X #1-16; Wolverine: Manifest Destiny #1-4; Dark Reign: The List - Wolverine; backup stories from Wolverine vol. 2, #175; Wolverine vol. 3, #73-74; Dark X-Men: The Beginning #3 | October 2011 | HC: |
| Wolverine: Get Mystique | Wolverine vol. 3, #62-65 | August 2008 | |
| Wolverine: Old Man Logan | Wolverine vol. 3, #66-72; Wolverine: Old Man Logan Giant-Size | September 2010 October 2009 |
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| Wolverine: Weapon X, Vol. 1: The Adamantium Men | Wolverine vol. 3, #73-74; Wolverine: Weapon X #1-5 | April 2010 November 2009 |
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| Dark Wolverine, Vol. 1: The Prince | Wolverine vol. 3, #73-74 (back stories); Dark Wolverine #75-77 | March 2010 November 2009 |
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| Dark Wolverine, Vol. 2: My Hero | Dark Wolverine #78-81 | March 2010 | SC: HC: |
| Siege: X-Men | Dark Wolverine #82-84; New Mutants vol. 2, #11; Siege: Storming Asgard - Heroes & Villains | December 2010 August 2010 |
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| Wolverine: Origins, Vol. 9: The Reckoning | Dark Wolverine #85-87; Wolverine: Origins #46-50 | October 2010 | HC: |
| House of M: World of M, Featuring Wolverine | Wolverine vol. 3, #33-35; Black Panther Black Panther (comics) The Black Panther is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and penciller-co-plotter Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Fantastic Four #52... vol. 4, #7; Captain America vol. 5, #10; The Pulse The Pulse (comics) The Pulse is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics, written by Brian Michael Bendis, about the people who work on "The Pulse", a weekly section in the fictional Daily Bugle newspaper, focusing on superheroes.... #10 |
March 2006 | |
| X-Men vs. Apocalypse, Vol. 1: The Twelve | Wolverine vol. 2, #146-147; Cable #73-76; Uncanny X-Men #376-377; X-Men #96-97 | March 2008 | |
| X-Men vs. Apocalypse; Vol. 2: Ages of Apocalypse | Wolverine vol. 2, #148; Cable #77; Uncanny X-Men #378, Annual '99; X-51 #8; X-Men #98; X-Men Unlimited #26; X-Men: The Search for Cyclops #1-4 | September 2008 | |
| Wolverine Goes to Hell | Wolverine vol. 4, #1-5 | February 2011 | |
| Wolverine vs. the X-Men | Wolverine vol. 4, #5.1, 6-9 | September 2011 | HC: |
| Wolverine: Wolverine's Revenge | Wolverine vol. 4, #10-14 | 9th November 2011 | HC: |
| Wolverine: Goodbye, Chinatown | Wolverine vol. 4, #17-20 | April 2012 | HC: |