Wolverine: The Untold Story

Wolverine first came on stage in the Marvel Comics comic book franchise in October 1974, in the Incredible Hulk issue (#180). John Romita Sr. (Marvel art director) and writer Len Wein created the character. Wolverine was known for a saying in the comics, during the years starting in 1982, which was “I’m the best there is at what I do, but what I do isn’t very nice.” This catchphrase was created by artist Frank Miller.

Wolverine is a mutant who is also known as Logan. However, he was born James Howlett. His mutant abilities are regeneration, advanced physical strength, animal-like senses, and retracting claws. He can recover instantly from wounds, toxins and disease, and has lived longer than a normal human would live.

As Logan, he was part of Weapon X, a super soldier development program. It was here where he was experimented on and was bonded with alloy adamantium, an indestructible alloy. Wolverine became popular during the Vietnam War because, a lot of the people who were still at home reading comic books were more toward anti-war, and anti-authority during this time. So, Wolverine was portrayed as an anti-hero, but still got the job done. By 1988, Wolverine became a solo comic, and was adapted into an animated TV series as well as the X-Men film franchise, whereas, the character was played by actor Hugh Jackman.