Wolverinehas long been an iconic raw material of both theX - Menseries and the large Marvel Universe . debut in 1974’sThe Incredible Hulk # 180by Len Wein and Herb Temple , the character has love a lasting and enduring popularity . This popularity has demonstrate itself in a variety of forms , let in several notable solo stories starring Wolverine .

As one of the most multi - faceted characters in the Marvel Universe , near every aspect of Wolverine ’s graphic symbol has been explored in one way or another within the Page of his stories . Many of these comics and serial publication are wide beloved , stand out as some of the finest to ever feature him . For those looking to hollow into the story of Logan , these are a fewWolverinecomics every fan call for to have in their solicitation .

8Wolverine (1982)

Created by Chris Claremont, Frank Miller, & Joe Rubinstein

Wolverine ’s first solo serial publication helps to install Logan ’s character outside the status quo of the disco biscuit - Men , locate him in Japan and throwing him promontory first into a story about love and laurels , as he does battle against the Hand and mastermind crime to lay aside his buff , Mariko . Claremont ’s penitentiary establishes the dichotomy and battle which make up the core of Logan , proving that there ’s more to the character than his berserker cult and off - putting personality .

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Much of what take Wolverine iconic come from these four emergence . The miniseries is also notable for introducing the imagination of the samurai and the ronin to Logan ’s case , tying into the ideas of duality established in this level . Wolverine sees himself as a ronin , a planetary warrior without honor , while the multitude around him see him as a samurai .

Wolverine screaming while brandishing his claws.

7Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984)

Created by Chris Claremont & Al Milgrom

This miniseries bring in Logan back to Japan , this prison term alongside teenaged cristal - Man Kitty Pryde , who has been brainwashed by Ogun and turned into a deathly assassin . These trials pressure Logan into the role of a mentor , trying to help Kitty focalise herself and overcome her conditioning . at last , Kitty come through , and is made stronger by these trials and by Logan ’s aid .

Wolverine ’s purpose as a mentor to younger members of the X - Men start here , establishing a piano side to the character . This look of the character has become one of the most important part of him , and it ’s become well-nigh out of the question to imagine Logan without the role of being a mentor . Therefore , this story stand up as a remarkable chapter in the case ’s history . The story additionally advance the samurai imagery introduced in Claremont ’s previous Wolverine miniseries .

6Weapon X (1991)

Created by Barry Windsor-Smith

Other tale have expanded upon this chapter of Logan ’s life , butWeapon Xstands as the foundational basic principle of Wolverine ’s descent account . Every future accession to Wolverine ’s past draws upon this storey , and Barry Windsor - Smith make aWolverinestory unlike any other , feeling more like a horror story with Wolverine himself as the monster than a traditional superhero fib .

5The Dying Game (1994)

Created by Larry Hama & Adam Kubert

Wolverine and Sabreooth have one of the most iconic feuds in Marvel history , with grievance between the pair which go back over a C . However , no fight encapsulates their rivalry quite like 1994’sWolverine # 90 , which sees the pair facing off just before theAge of Apocalypsestory Begin . What seems to be their final fight is more than a brawl , but also an intimate battle for Logan , who also has to fight his urge to stamp out Sabretooth .

While there is no shortage of iconic fights between Wolverine and Sabretooth , The Dying Gamestands out as the perfect character study for both of these man . Whether or not Logan likes to admit it , he ’s more similar to Sabretooth than he ’d wish to admit , and this fight show that the two are reflexion of one another .

4Wolverine: Origin (2001)

Created by Bill Jemas, Joe Quesada, Paul Jeknins, Andy Kubert, & Richard Isanove

release following the release of the firstX - Menfilm , Originunveils the accuracy behind Wolverine ’s past , finally revealing his genuine name as James Howlett . Additionally , Originreveals the truth behind both Wolverine ’s mutant powers and explain why so much of his past is shroud in whodunit .

Originanswers questions readers have long since had about Wolverine for days , but it still exit enough of the closed book surrounding the character intact . Regardless , it stay a fascinating read and a cheering account as to why Logan is the way he is , spotlight the inherent tragedy which sink in every aspect of his life and memory .

3Wolverine: The Brotherhood (2003)

Created by Greg Rucka & Darick Robertson

put out in 2003’sWolverine # 1 - 6,The Brotherhoodfollows Logan on a delegacy to avenge a young lady friend murdered by a cult . Outside a cameo by Nightcrawler at the end of the story , The Brotherhoodlets Wolverine bear completely alone , feel more like a gritty , strand western than a traditional superhero comic .

The Brotherhooddoesn’t feel like a traditionalWolverinecomic , and it ’s made all the stronger for it . Greg Rucka and Darick Robertson have the character into a man that feels unlike the superhero comics Wolverine hails from , and the character feels just as home here . Rucka ’s writing conveys a deep discernment of the character , and Robertson ’s pencil perfectly capture the brutality of the quality . The Brotherhoodstands as a will to the inherent versatility of the character , and how flexible he can be .

2Wolverine: Enemy of the State (2004)

Created by Mark Millar & John Romita Jr.

compare to the precedingWolverinerun by Greg Rucka , Enemy of the Statefirmly plants itself in the Marvel Universe . Here , Wolverine is defeat and resurrect by The Hand and Hydra , turned into a artillery by them and set up loose against his friends in the superhero community . The tale establishes just how dangerous an untied Wolverine can be in the Marvel Universe , as he concur his own against some of Marvel ’s greatest heroes , all while he ’s fighting to break free of his conditioning .

Once Logan is free of his judgement control , he venture on a journeying of revenge against The Hand and Hydra , working alongside SHIELD and Elektra . Enemy of the Statestands as one of the most bombasticWolverinestories , packed with some of the fine fight scenes Wolverine has been a part of .

1Old Man Logan (2016)

Created by Jeff Lemire, Andrea Sorrentino, Marcelo Maiolo, Filipe Andrade, & Eric Nguyen

nigh every aspect of Wolverine ’s character is covered inOld Man Logan , filtered through the linear perspective of a Logan who is more preoccupied than his mainstream vis-a-vis will ever be . Lemire ’s take onOld Man Loganserves as both a beloved varsity letter to Wolverine and the many different slope of him , while it also build upon a New classic and stands on its own .

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Wolverine cover by Frank Miller.

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Old Man Logan as he appeared in his comic series.

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