Well, to be fair, wolverine storylines do typically come with a handy dosage of carnage and whoopa, but these characteristics serve to enhance the plot lines and humor. As of april 20, 323 issues and 11 annuals have been published. This character is an aged version of wolverine set in an alternate future universe designated earth807128, where the supervillains overthrew the superheroes. Well, to be fair, wolverine storylines do typically come with a handy dosage of carnage and whoopa, but these characteristics serve to enhance the plot lines and humor of wolverine graphic. Disney and marvels latest xmen stories see wolverine and cyclops joking about being seen in speedos and that everyone is banging each other, aka polyamory. The wolverines are still marvels greatest comic team. Days of future past will be based on the iconic storyline of the. In wolverines case, fatal attractions is the storyline where magneto uses his mastery of magnetism to pull the adamantium coating off of wolvies skeleton. Hulk vs wolverine pitched by mark ruffalo cosmic book news. Wolverine and the weapon x story this has been translated in animated, movie, game and action figure form. There was an attraction between them when they first met, but jean was with scott summers at the time. Today arris breaks down the history of the most popular mustant in comics wolverine. The character was created for marvel comics by writer len wein and artist john romita, sr. One of the most recognizable comic book characters, wolverine holds a dear place in many a geeks hearts, particularly because wolverine story arcs usually involve more than just heroes fighting villains.
The xmen are in total shambles as a storyline crafted by jonathan hickman and editor jordan white has wolverine gay and the team allies with their enemies. Its difficult for any comic book character to have a final story. During the events of the messiah complex storyline, cyclops orders wolverine to reform xforce. A day in the life parts 1 and 2superstar wolverine artist adam kubert returns, joined by superstar wolverine writer jason aaron. Wolverine, star of comic books, cartoons and the silver screen, in his own mini series in 1982 before getting a regular monthly title in 1988. Marvels most powerful juggernaut wasnt the real one heres why. However, one storyline took this idea to a ridiculous extreme in the fan favorite marvel comic exiles, readers followed an everchanging group of heroes from alternate. Your key for reading marvel unlimited and digital comic purchases across multiple. Though not as solid a mythological nor symbolic tale as the dark knight returns, old man logan visits a man who is broken and only wants to live his life in peace after a horrific. Thats not something that the xmen films have really. A boneclawed wolverine had previously taken on hulk in the.
Marvel comic book story lines span multiple story lines crossing over many titles and comics finally culminating in finale issue. Because every major comic book character needed a big gamechanging, status quoupheaving moment during the 1990s. Writer jeph loeb used a similar origin for wolverine in the marvel continuity, having feral. List rules vote up the wolverine comic book story arcs every fan must read. The film maintains the basic premise of the original story, but makes several key. Anakin skywalkers death wasnt in revenge of the sith. In the story, sabretooth and wolverine are already aware of each other and are revealed to the reader to be longtime enemies.
Craig kyle says the new wolverine movie opens up the door for a story that he wasnt able to tell in the comics. Which comic book storylines are perfect for the next. Wolverine origins 2006 2010 wolverine poster book 2009 wolverine saga 2009 wolverine vs. The movie isnt a direct adaption of this comic by any means, but rather a film that. Wolverinewho possesses razorsharp claws, the ability to rapidly. This issue sparked numerous debates on the relationship of the characters. In fall 2017, marvel revealed logans surprise return from the dead.
Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read wolverine comic lists by marvel experts. Born the second son of wealthy landowners john and elizabeth howlett in alberta, canada during the late 19th century, james howlett was a. In 2014, the comic book storyline was loosely adapted as a liveaction film called xmen. That mystery ends with the current storyline that begins with wolverine 50. Old man logan is the name of a marvel comics storyline written by mark millar with art by steve mcniven, featuring wolverine and set in an alternate universebad future. It would truly be transformative for the character. Old man logan marvel storyline, wolverine marvel, comics. But to jump right to wolverine over an established hero could mean that theyre very concerned about the sequel. Plus as always find out what comics you should buy this week. With the movie logan featuring an aged wolverine, you may have heard talk of the old man logan comic book.
Below i will list some of my favorite comic storyline that crossover various titles of marvel and also a few story li. The wolverine comic books category for a complete list. What are some of the best marvel comic book storylines. Thats not to say that the movie is utterly divorced from wolverines comic book past, though. It is the original flagship title created for the character. The dark phoenix saga is an extended xmen storyline in the fictional marvel comics universe, focusing on jean grey and the phoenix force. Transformed into a killing machine and outfitted with several devices, he battled various other heroes and killed both hornet and northstar. Calling it an adaptation or referring to is as a source as hugh jackman did at comic con is a bit of a stretch, unless you take it literally hes an old man.
No writer has done more to define wolverine for a postmcu. Although, it wasnt without its immediate story hooks. Wolverine and the hulk will combine forces against a clone that combines their dna in hulkverines, a new comic book miniseries from marvel entertainment set. With a sequel to this summers the wolverine in the works, cbr runs down the comic book stories that would make a great followup film. All the best wolverine comics, from claremont to old man logan, in a neat. The comic books influence, it seems, doesnt extend beyond the title. Ragnarok adapted the planet hulk comic book storyline but was more about thor, the wolverine vs. The marvel cinematic universe should introduce wolverine as a villain in an adaptation of the actionpacked wolverine.
The storyline was popular enough to later spawn a miniseries set during the secret wars 2015 event, an ongoing series set in the main marvel universe, old man hawkeye a prequel set five years before the. Complete wolverine reading order comic book herald. Which storyline leads up to wolverine 1988 comic book. Hulk movie will focus on wolverines mcu origins that see the immortal. Some comic book readers believe that jean grey remains the love of wolverines life. Wolverine sees ol canucklehead harnessing those emotions as he slices and dices his way through the ninja gang known as the hand in order to rescue his love, mariko yashida. These issues feature the very first wolverine vs, sabretooth fight in comic history. My honest opinion about the current situation of the comic book industry.
Reed richards might have the funniest backstory of any comic book character. The 5 most essential wolverine comic book stories nerdist. We are a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to and affiliated sites. Jean and logan have seen their attempts to get closer constantly thwarted by tragic circumstances across multiple universes. The origin of this long standing grudge has been one of the last mysteries surrounding the character. Henry cavill rumored to play wolverine in captain marvel 2. Comic creators used to joke that when wolverines the guest star you know the book will sell. There is very little overlap with old man logan marvel comics and logan, the movie. Wolverine vs hulk by frank cho kinda gross, but this drawing is awesome wolverine xmen marvel comics vs hulk craniotomy art by. In wolverines case, fatal attractions is the storyline where magneto uses his. Is the logan wolverine movie faithful to the comic storyline. The second in our series of timelines of major of events in wolverine comics, this one in chronological order to help you situate all the events revealed to have occur over the decades of wolverine comics. Old man logan is an alternative version of the marvel comics character wolverine.
Comic book tvmovie adaptations can be discussed on this board. Old man logan started as an eightissue storyline from the wolverine ongoing series by writer mark millar and artist steve mcniven, published by marvel comics in june 2008. This included the possibility that sabretooth was wolverines father. Marvels wolverine is an insanely popular character whos been part of the xmen, avengers, and even the fantastic four.
Death of wolverine is a 2014 comic book storyline published by marvel comics. Foolishly, logan decides this would be a good time to once again take on the emerald king. A longlived mutant with the rage of a beast and the soul of a samurai, james logan howletts once mysterious past is filled with blood, war and. Origin goes back to the very beginning, starting with logans childhood on a massive plantation in 19th century canada.
Which comic book storylines are perfect for the next wolverine movie. Frank cho looks like wolverine is working on becom all he did was make him madder savage wolverine by frank cho page about beltsville, maryland comic book artist frank cho. With hugh jackman, will yun lee, tao okamoto, rila fukushima. Wolverine is a number of marvel comics comic book series starring the xmen member wolverine.
Introduced as a selfcontained story arc within the wolverine ongoing series by writer mark millar and artist steve mcniven, the character became. Dark phoenix is trying to stay true to the comic origins of the phoenix saga, and that meant an expansion for the franchise into the cosmos. Mangolds the wolverine was based on chris claremont and frank millers miniseries from the 80s, and the upcoming xmen. Talking wolverine, daredevil, and civil war with writer stuart moore. The wolverine sequel will be based on an existing comic. Its claimed that since universal still owns the distribution rights to hulk solo films, that the flick will be more about wolverine, hence wolverine vs hulk or whatever it ends up being titled and similar to how thor.
The top 10 mustread wolverine stories comic book news. Explore the marvel cinematic and comic universe including all characters, heroes, villains, teams, groups, weapons, items, and more. Hulkverines comic book series teams wolverine with the. The original creative team consisted of writer chris. All hail wolverine, king of the xmens terrifying future. And as the past of wolverine became less interesting, a new wrinkle was added his relationship with wolverine. Or it could just mean, like the upcoming comic book storyline, that wolverines. Wolverine comes to japan to meet an old friend whose life he saved years ago, and gets embroiled in a conspiracy involving yakuza and mutants.
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