Wolverine the Ultimate Guide

Uncover the secret and shocking history of The Wolverine.

James Howlett, Logan, Weapon X, Mutant, Patch: the Wolverine has had many names and titles over the decades, but who is he really under the mask?

Ever since his first comic-book appearance in The Incredible Hulk #189 (1974), Wolverine has left an indelible mark on the Marvel multiverse. Chart his evolution throughout the decades of Marvel Comics from his origins in rural Canada in the 1800s through to Wolverine’s role in the first Krakoan era. Learn more about his stalwart allies, including the X-Men, X-23, and Captain America, and his vengeful enemies – like Sabretooth and Lady Deathstrike.

In this latest addition to DK’s comprehensive, in-world super hero Ultimate Guides, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Wolverine. This revised edition includes a foreword by a top Marvel Comics expert, a timeline of the Wolverine’s adventures, detailed character studies, key storylines, and in-depth explorations of iconic comics, bringing this mutant’s thrill-packed story right up to date.

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