Wolverine : The Ultimate Guide

Uncover the secret and shocking history of The Wolverine in this comprehensively updated exploration of the fan-favorite Marvel Comics Super Hero.

James Howlett, Logan, Weapon X, Mutant, Patch: the Wolverine has had many names and titles over the decades, but who is he really under the mask?

In this latest addition to DK’s in-world Super Hero Ultimate Guides, you’ll find everything you need to know about the Wolverine. This revised edition includes a foreword by top Marvel Comics expert Chris Claremont, a timeline of the Wolverine’s adventures, detailed character studies, key storylines, and in-depth explorations of iconic comics, bringing this mutant’s thrill-packed story up to date for eager fans.

The ultimate guide to everything you need to know about Marvel Comics’ Wolverine:

• Fully authorized, with content created in collaboration with Marvel Comics and featuring artwork from the original comics
• Features updated information about Wolverine’s origins, exploits, key storylines, allies, and foes, all expertly compiled and presented
• A quintessential, must-own volume for Marvel Comics adherents, and a fantastic gift for Wolverine fans of all ages

Ever since his first comic-book appearance in The Incredible Hulk #189 (1974), Wolverine has left an indelible mark on the Marvel multiverse. In the newly updated Wolverine: The Ultimate Guide, explore his evolution throughout the decades of Marvel Comics – from his origins in rural Canada in the 1800s through to Wolverine’s role in the first Krakoan era. Learn more about his stalwart allies, including the X-Men, X-23, and Captain America, and his vengeful enemies – like Sabretooth and Lady Deathstrike.

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Amy Richau writes about pop culture and film history. She's the author of several entertainment reference books including Star Wars Timelines, Star Wars: The High Republic Character Encyclopedia, and the LEGO Marvel Visual Dictionary. Amy lives outside Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, two children, and several pets.

Stephen "Win" Wiacek has worked in all areas of the comics industry for over 30 years, as a writer, artist, editor, and designer. He has taught and lectured on comics creation and production, and from 1997-2007 he was chairman of the UK professional industry body, the Comics Creators Guild.