Marvel’s Wolverine is one of the most popular and iconic characters in comic book history. Created by writer Len Wein and artist John Romita Sr., Wolverine first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #181 in 1974 before becoming a staple of the X-Men series.
Wolverine is a mutant with enhanced physical abilities, including heightened senses and a regenerative healing factor that allows him to recover from injuries at an accelerated rate. His most notable feature, however, is his retractable claws that extend from his hands, which are made of an indestructible metal known as adamantium.
Wolverine has been a member of several superhero teams throughout his career, including the X-Men, Avengers, and Alpha Flight. He has also had numerous solo comic book series, including the popular Wolverine ongoing series that ran for 189 issues from 1988 to 2003.
In addition to his comic book appearances, Wolverine has become a cultural icon and has been featured in numerous other media, including television shows, movies, and video games. He has been portrayed by actors such as Hugh Jackman and voiced by actors such as Steve Blum.
Wolverine, the adamantium-clawed mutant from Marvel Comics, has been a fan favorite since his debut in 1974. With a long history in comic book storytelling, there are numerous issues that are highly collected among fans and collectors.
One of the most notable is his first full appearance in “The Incredible Hulk” #181, released in 1974. This issue, which features Wolverine fighting the Hulk, is considered a key issue in the Wolverine mythos and is highly sought after by collectors.
Other highly collected Wolverine comic books include his first solo series, “Wolverine” #1, released in 1982, as well as the four-issue limited series “Wolverine” by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller, which was released in 1982 and is considered a classic in the genre.
Other notable Wolverine comic books include “Uncanny X-Men” #129 and #130, which features the first appearance of Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost, and “X-Men” #101, which features the first appearance of the Phoenix.