THE WOLVERINE is almost here! Hugh Jackman reprises his role as the fan-favorite X-Man in a new film directed by James Mangold. The movie is based on the Chris Claremont story of Logan’s journey to Japan where he fell in love with Lady Mariko, clashed with Clan Yashida and… killed a lot of ninjas!
In honor of Wolverine’s next big screen appearance here are some amazing stories fans should try out to get the story of the X-Man past and future!
Here are my picks for Wolverine Prime Cuts to satisfy your Logan fix before the big movie:
Wolverine: The Adamantium Collection. is a massive new omnibus of the greatest Logan stories by an all-star roster of writers and artists.
Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. The new film is based on this epic limited series by these legendary creators. Logan’s journey to Japan lands him in a deadly family conflict and introduces him to the love of his life.
Wolverine Classic Volume One by Chris Claremont. Logan cuts loose in his own series in the most dangerous nation on the globe. Claremont gave Logan a new identity, supporting cast and new villains. Don’t miss Logan as “Patch” in his early adventures in Madripoor.
Wolverine by Larry Hama and Marc Silvestri Volume One. Talk about a killer run! Larry Hama and Marc Silvestri unleashed the animal in fights against Lady Deathstrike, The Reavers and The Hand!
Wolverine: Back in Japan by Jason Aaron brought Logan back to the face old demons and new enemies including a new Silver Samurai! The Hand! The Yakuza! Wolverine’s daughter? Yes, see Logan’s paternal side go wild when Amiko dates the wrong boy!
Wolverine by Mark Millar Omnibus is from the comic book writer who is know the Creative Consultant for Fox’s Marvel Movies. Logan is brainwashed inot becoming the ultimate weapon for the Hand and kills an X-Man… but wait until you see how he gets revenge in this violent epic from Mark Millar (Kick-Ass!)
Wolverine: Old Man Logan by Mark Millar! Yes, another Millar tale and with Steve McNiven art! What happened the night all the heroes fell? It’s a wild ride into a nightmarish future Marvel Universe that’s a mix of Mad Max, Clint Eastwood Westerns and X-Men!
Wolverine: Origin by Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert! They finally did it! The untold tale of the boy named James who would become the Wolverine. How old is he? Who was his first great love? What is Logan’s connection to Sabretooth?Now is a perfect time to read or reread this given that Marvel has announced Wolverine: Origin II by Kieron Gillen and Adam Kubert coming this Fall.
Wolverine: Sabretooth by Jeph Loeb and Simone Bianchi! Logan’s greatest villain a twisted tale that rewrites Wolverine’s history and includes the most brutal of his battles with Victor Creed!
Savage Wolverine by Frank Cho is a brand new tale unleashing Logan in the Savage Land with guest star Shanna the She-Devil!
Wolverine: Hunting Season is the first of the new Logan series by Paul Cornell and Alan Davis. Logan, Nick Fury and SHIELD hunt a mysterious alien artifact turning little boys into cold killers! Alan Davis is one of all-time favorite artists and he’s at the top of his game in this story.
X-Force: Angels and Demons by Chris Yost and Craig Kyle. Wolverine assembles his own black ops team to do what the X-Men can’t! When an army of mutant hating fanatics target the mutant messiah, Logan’s strike team takes out the bad guys…by any means necessary! This could make a thrilling basis for the potential X-Force movie!
Uncanny X-Force: The Apocalypse Solution by Rick Remender. Logan gathers a new secret team (including Deadpool) to neutralize the threat of a reborn Apocalypse! This is the first arc of a killer epic that is still affecting the Marvel Universe!
Wolverine and the X-Men by Jason Aaron. Logan the Headmaster? Wolverine and Kitty Pryde establishes a new mutant school in this action and humor packed series that shows a different side of Logan.
What’s your favorite Wolverine storyline?
By Editor