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Before Logan, before X-Men: Evolution, and even before X-Men: The Animated Series, the character Wolverine was created for the comics in 1974 by Len Wein & John Romita Sr. in Incredible Hulk #180-181. He was originally designed as a one-off character, but Wein & Dave Cockrum brought him back in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Cockrum & Chris Claremont passed the character to Uncanny X-Men, where he gradually gained importance, especially during the John Byrne era.

But Wolverine’s popularity didn’t explode until Claremont & Frank Miller’s Wolverine miniseries in 1982. This is when the true Wolverine we know today began to form. The character has continued to develop over the years, especially his mercurial backstory, but the core of the character was cemented in the classic comics of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s.

The easy explanation for Wolverine’s popularity is his love of violence, infinite healing factor, and surly personality. But his noble sense of justice adds a layer of deeper complexity. Under Chris Claremont, Wolverine became a samurai secret agent wrestling with a mysterious past and savage animalistic impulses. He became the id, the ego, and the superego all in one, a classic example of Claremont’s beloved “divided self” trope. With an incredible capacity for action, romance, horror, comedy, and tragedy, the best Wolverine stories span the extreme emotions of the human experience.

And so this is where our reading guide begins! Gathered below are the best and most important Wolverine comics, tracking his adventures and character growth over the past 50 years. From 1974 to 2024, here are our top Wolverine comics recommendations!

Wolverine Comics Recommendations:

  • Classic Wolverine:
    • Weapon X (1991) by Barry Windsor-Smith
    • Wolverine (1982) #1-4 by Chris Claremont
    • Wolverine (1988) #1-10 by Chris Claremont
    • Wolverine (1988) #31-118 by Larry Hama
    • Wolverine (1988) #119-122 by Warren Ellis
    • Wolverine (1988) #150-153 by Steve Skroce
  • Modern Wolverine:
    • Wolverine (2003) #1-11 by Greg Rucka
    • Wolverine (2003) #20-32, Old Man Logan by Mark Millar
    • Wolverine (2003) #62-65; Weapon X #1-16 by Jason Aaron
    • Wolverine (2010) #1-20, 300-304; Wolverine & the X-Men #1-42 by Jason Aaron
    • Old Man Logan (2016) #1-24 by Jeff Lemire
  • Wolverine Team-Ups:
    • Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown (1988) #1-4 by Walt & Louise Simonson
    • Uncanny X-Men (1963) #205 by Chris Claremont
    • X-Force (2008) #1-28 by Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost
    • Uncanny X-Force (2010) #1-35 by Rick Remender
    • Savage Wolverine (2013) #9-11 by Jock
  • Deadpool & Wolverine:
    • Deadpool vs. Wolverine (2024)
    • Uncanny X-Force (2010) #1-35
    • Deadpool (2012) #15-19
    • Deadpool vs. Old Man Logan (2017) #1-5
    • Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII (2024) #1-3

Wolverine’s chronological story is a total mess because his comics feature flashbacks that are constant, and even contradictory (just like movies). The best starting points for any Wolverine fan are Weapon X (1991) by Barry Windsor-Smith and the Wolverine (1982) miniseries by Chris Claremont & Frank Miller. After these short arcs, you’ll be ready to jump into any Wolverine story with a strong understanding of the character!

Many of Logan’s comics arcs are disconnected short stories, and there have been thousands of them published across Wolverine comics history. Thankfully, this guide has been trimmed to only the best and most important ones! So sharpen your adamantium claws and take a stab at the stories below!

For more related to Wolverine comics, check out our other reading guides, including Deadpool!

“I’m the best there is at what I do, but what I do best isn’t very nice.”

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Classic Wolverine (1990s)

This is where it all begins. Barry Windsor-Smith, Chris Claremont, and Larry Hama didn’t create James “Logan” Howlett, but they were the best there is at what they do. Their work in the 90s forever shaped the character we know today. Not only are these runs the most essential Wolverine comics, they are the best Wolverine comics. Everything you know and love about Logan in comics, movies, and games stems from these foundational stories.

For a deep behind-the-scenes look, Claremont did a fantastic Reddit AMA in 2021 where he talked about his process with Frank Miller and his overall approach to Wolverine. Check it out here!

After Claremont left, Larry Hama dominated Wolverine’s solo series, writing almost 90 issues in the 90s. His run is absolutely insane and absolutely worth reading. Hama’s first major artist was Marc Silvestri (#31-57), followed briefly by Mark Texeira (#61-68), before another long run with Adam Kubert (#75-102). The peak of the series is probably the collaboration of Hama & Silvestri, especially #48-50 (“The Shiva Scenario”).

  • Weapon X (1991) by Barry Windsor-Smith
    • Originally published as Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #72-84
    • Leads into X-23: Innocence Lost and X-23: Target X
  • Wolverine (1982) #1-4 by Chris Claremont & Frank Miller
    • Optional prologue: Uncanny X-Men (1963) #94-171
    • After #4: Uncanny X-Men (1963) #172-173
  • Wolverine (1988) #1-189, Annuals 1995-2001
    • Prologue: Marvel Comics Presents #1-10 by Chris Claremont & John Buscema
    • #1-16 “Madripoor Nights” by Chris Claremont, Peter David, & John Buscema
    • #31-118 by Larry Hama, Marc Silvestri, & Adam Kubert
    • #119-122 “Not Dead Yet” by Warren Ellis & Leinil Francis Yu
    • #150-153 “Blood Debt” by Steve Skroce
    • #159-176, 181-186 by Frank Tieri & Sean Chen
    • No 1996 annual
  • Wolverine: The Jungle Adventure (1989) #1
    • By Walt Simonson & Mike Mignola

 

Extra reading:

  • Incredible Hulk (1962) #180-182, 340
    • Animated film adaptation: Hulk vs. Wolverine (2009)
  • Giant-Size X-Men (1975) #1 by Len Wein & Dave Cockrum
  • Classic X-Men (1986) #10 by Chris Claremont & John Bolton
  • Spider-Man vs.Wolverine (1987) #1 by Christopher Priest & Mark Bright
  • Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #38-47 “Black Shadow White Shadow” by Marv Wolfman & John Buscema
  • Wolverine: Bloodlust (1990) by Alan Davis
  • Wolverine: Rhane of Terra (1991) by Peter David & Andy Kubert
  • Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #85-92 “Blood Hungry” by Sam Keith
  • Wolverine: Bloody Choices (1992) by Tom DeFalco & John Buscema

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X-Men by Chris Claremont (1980s)

Chris Claremont’s Uncanny X-Men started before the Wolverine solo series. While Logan starts out as a minor character, Claremont gradually built up his stature over time. Once the Wolverine ongoing series started, the comics began crossing over as well.

If you want to focus on the Wolverine highlights, we’ve marked some of the key issues below. Claremont’s Uncanny X-Men is a long run, but well worth it. So if you’re excited to binge 200 issues of peak X-Men, just read the whole thing!

  • Uncanny X-Men (1963) #94-279 by Chris Claremont
    • #129-138 “Dark Phoenix Saga” by Chris Claremont & John Byrne
    • #133 “Wolverine: Alone!” by Chris Claremont & John Byrne
    • #139-140 Wolverine/Nightcrawler by Chris Claremont & John Byrne
    • #141-142 “Days of Future Past” by Chris Claremont & John Byrne
    • #161-167 “Brood Saga” by Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, & Paul Smith
    • #171-175 Wolverine/Rogue by Chris Claremont & Paul Smith
    • After #171: Wolverine (1982) #1-4 by Chris Claremont & Frank Miller
    • #205 “Wounded Wolf” by Chris Claremont & Barry Windsor-Smith
    • #207 “Ghosts“ by Chris Claremont & John Romita Jr.
    • #219 Annual #11 by Chris Claremont & Alan Davis
    • #268 “Madripoor Knights“ by Chris Claremont & Jim Lee
  • Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) #1-6
    • By Chris Claremont & Al Milgrom
  • Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown (1988) #1-4
    • Written by Walt Simonson & Louise Simonson
    • Drawn by Jon J. Muth & Kent Williams
  • X-Men: Fatal Attractions (1993)
    • After Wolverine (1988) #74
  • Age of Apocalypse (1995)
    • Weapon X (1995) #1-4 by Larry Hama & Adam Kubert
    • After Wolverine (1988) #90

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Wolverine by Greg Rucka and Mark Millar (2000s)

The 2000s Wolverine series was written by several talented writers, some of whom had multiple runs with the character. But not all the runs are equally celebrated, and some stories may be worth skipping.

If you want to read everything, you can read all of it normally in numerical order (#1-90). If you would like to focus on only certain writers, we’ve organized the series below for your convenience, along with our recommendations!

In particular, Greg Rucka brought a slow, grounded edge to the character by focusing less on superheroics. Mark Millar’s most famous story is ”Old Man Logan”, but his ”Enemy of the State” saga was actually even more popular among fans! Jason Aaron also debuted his Wolverine run during this time, and his run can be found in the Wolverine by Jason Aaron” section below.

  • Wolverine (2003) #1-19 by Greg Rucka
    • #1-6 “Brotherhood” by Greg Rucka & Darick Robertson
    • #7-11 “Coyote Crossing” by Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez
  • Wolverine (2003) #20-32, 66-72 by Mark Millar
    • #20-25 “Enemy of the State” by Mark Millar & John Romita Jr.
    • #26-31 “Enemy of the State: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.” by Mark Millar & John Romita Jr.
    • #32 “Prisoner Number Zero” by Mark Millar & Kaare Andrews
    • #66-72, Old Man Logan Giant-Size #1 by Mark Millar & Steve McNiven
  • Wolverine: Snikt! (2003) by Tsutomu Nihei

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  • Wolverine: The Origin (2001) #1-6 by Paul Jenkins & Joe Quesada
  • Ultimate X-Men (2001) #41; Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) #66-67
  • Wolverine (2003) #33-40, 73-90 by Daniel Way
    • After #40: Wolverine: Origins (2006) #1-50
  • Wolverine (2003) #41 by Stuart Moore & C.P. Smith
  • Wolverine (2003) #42-48, 57-61 by Marc Guggenheim, Humberto Ramos, & Howard Chaykin
  • Wolverine (2003) #50-55 by Jeph Loeb & Simone Bianchi
  • Wolverine: Firebreak (2007) #1 by Mike Carey & Scott Kolins
  • Logan (2008) #1-3 by Brian Vaughan & Eduardo Risso

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Wolverine by Jason Aaron (2010s)

As opposed to the short arcs most writers did, Jason Aaron was able to stretch his Wolverine run into THE longest saga in Logan’s comics history. Not only did this allow Wolverine’s character to actually evolve in meaningful ways, but it also allowed Aaron to take big swings with the tone of his stories. Dark, funny, action-packed, and full of growth, Aaron’s run left a lasting impact on the character of Wolverine – which is all too rare in modern comics.

  • Wolverine (2003) #56, 62-65, 73-74
  • Wolverine Weapon X (2009) #1-16
    • After Wolverine #74: Weapon X (2009) #1-16
    • Wolverine #62-65 “Get Mystique” by Jason Aaron & Ron Garney
    • Weapon X #1-5 “The Adamantium Men” by Jason Aaron & Ron Garney
    • Weapon X #6-9 “Insane in the Brain” by Jason Aaron & Yanick Paquette
    • Weapon X #11-15 “Tomorrow Dies Today” by Jason Aaron & Ron Garney

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  • Wolverine: Manifest Destiny (2008) #1-4
    • by Jason Aaron & Stephen Segovia
  • Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine (2010) #1-6
    • by Jason Aaron & Adam Kubert
  • Wolverine (2010) #1-20, 300-304
  • Wolverine & the X-Men (2011) #1-42
    • Prologue: Wolverine: Road to Hell #1
    • Parallel to Uncanny X-Force (2010) #1-35
    • After Wolverine #16: X-Men: Schism (2010) #1-5
    • After Wolverine #304: Wolverine & the X-Men (2010) #1-42
    • Wolverine #1-5 “Wolverine Goes to Hell” by Jason Aaron & Renato Guedes
    • Wolverine #10-16 “Wolverine’s Revenge” by Jason Aaron & Renato Guedes
    • Wolverine #17-19 “Goodbye Chinatown” by Jason Aaron & Ron Garney

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X-Force and Savage Wolverine (2010s)

In 2008, Marvel revived X-Force as a special-ops X-Men team. Led by Wolverine, this is one of the best long-running team-up recommendations for Wolverine fans. The hit series was quickly followed up with Uncanny X-Force (2010) by Rick Remender, which was somehow even better! Starring both Wolverine and Deadpool, Uncanny X-Force is one of our best comic recommendations before Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine.

In 2013, Marvel also launched Savage Wolverine, a violent Wolverine team-up comic! The series ran for 23 issues, alongside the end of Jason Aaron’s Wolverine & The X-Men and Rememder’s X-Force. There are two particularly memorable arcs, Savage Wolverine #6-8 by Zeb Wells & Joe Madureira and #9-11 by Jock. Besides being great comics, the former is also notable because Zeb Wells is writing the new Deadpool & Wolverine movie!

Meanwhile, the Wolverine solo comic continued with two short series in 2013 and 2014, both by Paul Cornell. Unfortunately, fans didn’t care for the new direction, and Marvel eventually killed off the character (probably influenced by Ike Perlmutter’s agenda against the X-Men).

  • X-Force (2008) #1-28 by Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost
  • Uncanny X-Force (2010) #1-35 by Rick Remender
    • Features Deadpool & Wolverine!
  • Savage Wolverine (2013) #1-23
    • #6-8 by Zeb Wells & Joe Madureira
    • #9-11 by Jock & Lee Loughridge

 

Extra reading:

  • Wolverine: The Best There Is (2010) #1-12 by Charlie Huston & Juan Jose Ryp
  • Wolverine (2013) #1-13; (2014) #1-12 by Paul Cornell
  • Death of Wolverine (2014) #1-4 by Charles Soule

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Old Man Logan and All-New Wolverine by Lemire, Brisson, and Taylor (2016)

In the late 2010s, Logan died…. And was replaced by a new old man Logan and an all-new Wolverine!

If you’re a fan of the movie Logan, this is the ultimate comics era for you. Old Man Logan takes inspiration from Mark Millar’s original comic, but brings the older character into the 616 universe after Secret Wars. Meanwhile, All-New Wolverine sees Logan’s clone daughter Laura (X-23) earned her stripes as the new Wolverine. Funny and action-packed, this is a great starting point for new readers!

  • All-New Wolverine (2016) #1-35, Annual #1 by Tom Taylor
    • Parallel to All-New X-Men (2016) #1-19
    • #31 features Deadpool & Laura Wolverine!
  • Generations: Wolverine (2017) #1 by Tom Taylor
    • Features both Wolverines, Logan and Laura!
  • Old Man Logan (2016) #1-24 by Jeff Lemire & Andrea Sorrentino
  • Old Man Logan (2016) #25-50 by Ed Brisson
  • Dead Man Logan (2016) #1-12 by Ed Brisson
    • Prologue: Old Man Logan (2015) #1-5 by Brian Michael Bendis & Andrea Sorrentino
    • Parallel to Extraordinary X-Men (2016) #1-20

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Wolverine by Benjamin Percy (2020)

After the hype of the Logan movie died down, X-Men comics found themselves in a weird place in the late 2010s. Fantastic Four/Secret Wars mastermind Jonathan Hickman was brought in to revamp Marvel’s mutant menagerie, leading to the modern Krakoa era!

Benjamin Percy was designated as the new Wolverine scribe, 616 Logan’s first solo title in years. Despite establishing his place in comics history with a hefty 50-issue run, Percy’s Wolverine has received mixed reviews from fans. Wolverine also stars in the new X-Force series, written by Percy as well.

The highlight of the Percy era has been the Marvel’s Wolverine podcast. Marvel’s first scripted podcast, the award-winning show has received critical acclaim across its two seasons. The series was written by Benjamin Percy, directed by Brendan Baker, and stars Richard Armitage as the voice of Wolverine. Check it out for free!

  • Wolverine (2020) #1-50 by Benjamin Percy
    • Parallel to X-Force (2019) #1-50 by Percy
    • Tie-ins include X of Swords, Hellfire Gala, X Lives/X Deaths of Wolverine, and A.X.E. Judgement Day
  • Marvel’s Wolverine (2018) by Benjamin Percy (podcast)
    • Written by Benjamin Percy, directed by Brendan Baker, and starring Richard Armitage
    • S1 E1-10 “The Long Night”
    • S2 E1-10 “The Lost Trail”
    • Comic adaptation: Wolverine: The Long Night #1-5 by Benjamin Percy & Marcio Takara

 

Extra reading:

  • Return of Wolverine (2018) #1-5 by Charles Soule
  • Wolverine: Infinity Watch (2019) #1-5 by Gerry Duggan

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Deadpool & Wolverine comics

With Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine just around the corner, here are the best Deadpool and Wolverine comics to read before premiere day! Marvel Comics has already put together a great Deadpool vs. Wolverine collection reprinting some of their most famous crossovers stories, but check out our Extra Reading section for even more bloody highlights!

We’ve also included a list for Landau, Luckman, & Lake, which is a fun villain group unique to only Wolverine and Deadpool. Could they play a role in the Deadpool & Wolverine movie?

  • Deadpool vs. Wolverine (2024)
    • Collection of historic Deadpool and Wolverine crossover comics
    • Originally published as Wolverine vs. Deadpool (2017)
    • Wolverine (1988) #88, 154-155; Annual 1995, 1999
    • Deadpool (1997) #27
    • Cable & Deadpool (2004) #43-44
    • Wolverine: Origins (2006) #21-25 (“Deep End”)
    • Wolverine/Deadpool: The Decoy (2011) #1
  • Wolverine/Deadpool: Weapon X (2001)
    • Wolverine (1988) #162-166 (“The Hunted”)
    • Deadpool (1997) #57-60 (“Agent of Weapon X”)
  • Uncanny X-Force (2010) #1-35
  • Deadpool (2012) #15-19 (“The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly”)
  • Deadpool vs. Old Man Logan (2017) #1-5
  • Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII (2024) #1-3

 

Extra reading:

  • Landau, Luckman, & Lake (1990s)
    • Wolverine (1988) #5-6, 79-81, 92-100, 111
    • Deadpool (1997) #-1, 1, 8-25, 31, 61
  • Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe (2012) #1-4
  • Panini Comics (UK reprints):
    • Wolverine and Deadpool (2004) #104-171
    • Wolverine and Deadpool (2010) #1-60
    • Wolverine and Deadpool (2014) #1-27
    • Wolverine and Deadpool (2016) #1-17
    • Wolverine and Deadpool (2018) #1-18
    • Deadpool and Wolverine (2023) #1-11

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Wolverine in Multimedia

Wolverine had been a major comics character ever since Claremont in the 1980s, but he didn’t become a global phenomenon until X-Men The Animated Series in 1992 and the live-action X-Men movie in 2000. With Hugh Jackman’s indelible performance as Logan, Wolverine catapulted into the fabled pantheon of unforgettable Hollywood characters. Since then, there have been countless films and TV shows starring Wolverine, all of which are gathered below for your entertainment. Enjoy watching!

Wolverine in Live Action

  • The X-Men Series (2000s-2010s)
    • X-Men (2000)
      • X-Men: The Official Game (game)
      • X-Men the Movie Iconnect Special #1 (comic)
      • X-Men: A Novelization (novel)
    • X2: X-Men United (2003)
      • X-Men 2 Prequel: Wolverine #1 (comic)
      • X-Men 2 Movie #1 (comic)
      • X-Men 2 (novel)
      • X-Men 2: Battle (game)
    • X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
      • X-Men: The Last Stand (novel)
    • X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
      • Prologue: X-Men: First Class (2011)
      • Sequel: X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
  • The Wolverine Trilogy (2010s)
    • X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
    • The Wolverine (2013)
    • Logan (2017)
  • Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
    • Prologue: Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018)

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Wolverine in Audio

  • Marvel’s Wolverine (2018) (podcast)
    • Written by Benjamin Percy, directed by Brendan Baker, and starring Richard Armitage
    • S1 E1-10 “The Long Night”; S2 E1-10 “The Lost Trail”
    • Comic adaptation: Wolverine: The Long Night #1-5 by Benjamin Percy & Marcio Takara

Wolverine in Animation

  • X-Men: The Animated Series (1992) S1 E1-13; S2 E1-13; S3 E1-19; S4 E1-17; S5 E1-14
    • X-Men ‘97 (2024) S1 E1-10
    • Tie-in comics: X-Men Adventures, X-Men ‘92, Totally Kids Magazine #8, 19; Marvel Tsum Tsum #1
    • Abandoned pilot: Pryde of the X-Men (1989) S1 E1
    • X-Men (1992) (video game)
    • X-Men: Enter The X-Men (1993) (novel)
    • X-Men: To Stop a Juggernaut (1993) (novel)
    • Spider-Man (1994) S2 E4-5, E9
    • Fantastic Four (1994) S2 E9
  • X-Men: Evolution (2000) S1 E1-13; S2 E1-17; S3 E1-12; S4 E1-9
    • Tie-in comic: X-Men Evolution #1-9
  • Wolverine and the X-Men (2009) S1 E1-26
    • Hulk vs. Wolverine (2009)
      • Based on Incredible Hulk #181!
    • Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes (2010) S2 E23, E26
    • Avengers Micro Episodes: Captain America (2010) S1 E1
  • Super Hero Squad Show (2009) S1 E1-26; S2 E1-26
    • Hulk Saves the Day (novel)
    • Marvel Super Hero Squad (video game)
    • Marvel Super Hero Squad Online (video game)
    • Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat (video game)
    • Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet (video game)
    • Tie-in comic: Super Hero Squad Online Game: Hero Up! #1
  • Marvel Anime: Wolverine (2011) S1 E1-12
    • Marvel Anime: X-Men (2011) S1 E1-12
    • Marvel Anime: Iron Man (2011) S1 E4
    • Marvel Anime: Blade (2011) S1 E7

 

Extra watching:

  • Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) S2 E3, S3 E3
  • X-Men: Darktide (2006)
  • Marvel Super Heroes: What The–?! (2009) S1 E2, 6-7, 10, 14, 17-18, 20-21, 25, 31
    • Specials 7, 13, 20-22, 24-28
    • S1 E7 features Zombie Wolverine!
  • Black Panther (2010) S1 E2, E5 (motion comic)
  • Ultimate Spider-Man (2012) S1 E10; S2 E20; S3 E7
    • Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (2013) S1 E4, E10
    • Tie-in comic: Marvel Universe: Ultimate Spider-Man #18
  • Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers (2015) S1 E16-23, 26

(Update: Read Anthony’s review for the 2 episode premiere of X-Men ’97 here!)

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Wolverine in Video Games

  • X-Men: Madness in Murderworld (1989)
    • Madness in Murderworld #1 (comic)
    • X-Men II: The Fall of the Mutants (1990)
  • Wolverine (1991)
    • Wolverine: Adamantium Rage (1994)
  • The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (1992)
  • X-Men (1994)
    • X-Men: GamesMaster’s Legacy (1995)
    • X-Men: Mojo World (1996)
  • Marvel vs. Capcom universe
    • X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (1994)
    • X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994)
    • Marvel Super Heroes (1995)
    • Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems (1996)
    • X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996)
    • Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter (1997)
    • Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes (1998)
    • Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds (2011)
    • Marvel vs. Capcom Origins (2012)
    • X-Men: Prelude to Perdition #1 (comic)
    • Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds #1 (comic)
  • X-Men: Mutant Wars (2000)
  • X-Men: Mutant Academy (2000)
    • X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 (2001)
    • X-Men: Next Dimension (2002)
  • X-Men: Wolverine’s Rage (2001)
  • X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse (2001)
  • X2: Wolverine’s Revenge (2003)
  • X-Men Legends (2004)
    • X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse (2005)
    • X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse (Activision) #1 (comic)
  • Ultimate Spider-Man (2005 video game)
  • Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects (2005)
    • Marvel Nemesis: The Imperfects #1-6 (comic)
  • Spider-Man: Web of Shadows (2008)
  • Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2006)
  • X-Men Origins: Wolverine
    • Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 (2009)
    • Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (2019)
  • Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions (2010)
  • Marvel Super Heroes 3D: Grandmaster’s Challenge (2010)
  • X-Men: Destiny (2011)
  • Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth (2012)
  • Marvel: Avengers Alliance (2012)
    • Marvel: Avengers Alliance Tactics (2014)
  • Marvel Heroes (2013)
  • Marvel Puzzle Quest (2013)
  • Deadpool (2013)
  • LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (2013)
    • LEGO Marvel Super Heroes (2012) #1 (comic)
    • LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload (2013) S1 E2, E5
    • LEGO Marvel Avengers: Code Red (2023)
  • Marvel Contest of Champions (2014)
    • Features Weapon X, Old Man Logan, and a Wolverine with Cyclops powers!
  • Marvel Future Fight (2015)
  • Marvel Strike Force (2018)
  • Marvel Super War (2019)
  • Marvel Duel (2020)
  • Marvel Future Revolution (2021)
  • Marvel’s Midnight Suns (2022)
    • Marvel’s Midnight Suns: Prequel Shorts S1 E1-2, E5
  • Marvel’s Wolverine (2025)

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And that’s our guide to Wolverine comics! Do you have any favorite arcs? How should the MCU do Wolverine? Let me know on X/Twitter @vinwriteswords and remember to follow the site on social media @MyCosmicCircus for more snikt snacks coming soon!

Also check out our full list of comics reading guides here, including Magik and What If! To learn more about Wolverine in the comics, visit the official Marvel page.

Deadpool Comics Reading Guide

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X-Men ’97: Character Designs Then and Now

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