A demonic wolverine on the cropped cover to Wolverine (2010) #7
Wolverine is one of the most iconic Marvel Comics characters in history, not just as a member of the X-Men, but in his own right. Sure, Wolverine is a member of the X-Men , but he has grown beyond the X-Men continuity, and has actually created a continuity all his own.
Marvel Comics is rife with Wolverine stories of all sorts, and each one is worthy of fans’ attention. That being said, there are some Wolverine stories that stand out from the rest, especially for new fans. Obviously, Wolverine has been around for decades, and most people are aware of his long story. But, what about those who are just now discovering the character? What Wolverine comics can they pick up right now, without any background necessary? Well, these 10 Wolverine comics offer just that, allowing new and old fans alike to jump into them with no backstory required! 10 Ultimate Wolverine Marvel Comics Just Restarted Wolverine’s Continuity in the New Ultimate Universe Right now, Wolverine fans new and old have the chance to jump into a brand-new story featuring the fan-favorite X-Men hero. And, in this story, Wolverine is no hero at all, which is part of the reason why it's so awesome. Ultimate Wolverine takes readers into the new Ultimate Universe of Earth-6160, where the Maker has reshaped an entire reality to his liking, creating a continuity starring familiar characters that's unlike anything fans have seen before. For instance, Wolverine is known as the Winter Soldier, and is a mindless killing machine being controlled by Colossus and his entire corrupted family on behalf of the Maker himself. In the first issue alone, fans witness Wolverine slaughtering a warehouse filled with mutants who are fighting against Colossus' evil regime, including A-listers like Mystique and Nightcrawler, and that was just the start of this new continuity. Fans could know everything about Wolverine or nothing at all, and they'd all be on the same level going into this epic new story. 9 Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk The Original Ultimate Universe Gives Fans an Awesome Retelling of Wolverine’s Debut The original Ultimate Universe had some pretty gnarly Wolverine stories, too, but none of them can compare to Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk in terms of comics fans can just pick up and read without any background whatsoever. This comic is kind of like a retelling of Wolverine's Marvel Comics debut, back when he was introduced as a 'villain-of-the-week' for the Hulk. Wolverine made a name for himself fighting the Hulk, so the original Ultimate Universe wanted to translate that into the modern day, and it was nothing short of epic. Related 10 Strongest Wolverine Villains, Ranked by Physical Strength Wolverine is a deadly superhero, which means his villains are going to be strong. Here are 10 of the all-time strongest Wolverine villains, ranked! Posts 3 This comic has probably the most gruesome Hulk vs Wolverine fight scenes in Marvel Comics history, which alone is worth picking up. The story is simple, the characters are familiar, and the action is stellar, making it one of the absolute best Wolverine comics to read without knowing a specific backstory. 8 Wolverine: Bloodlust Wolverine: Bloodlust is an Incredible One-Shot Wolverine: Bloodlust is one of the best comics for someone to read with no background whatsoever due to the fact that it's a one-shot alone. This isn't a series, and it's not a continuation of an ongoing X-Men story; it is a true standalone comic book featuring Wolverine, and the story fans get upon reading it is absolutely spectacular. Wolverine: Bloodlust throws Logan into the Canadian Yukon, where he is hunting a pack of Siberian were-creatures. And that's really it. The plot is deceptively simple, yet it delivers as a Wolverine story in so many ways. The action is incredible, the story is captivating , and it's just an all-around great Wolverine story. Plus, as previously mentioned, it's only one issue, so why wouldn't Wolverine fans want to check it out? 7 Wolverine: The Long Night The Long Night is the Comic Version of the Acclaimed Wolverine Podcast Wolverine: The Long Night was actually originally a podcast that told the story of investigators looking into some gruesome, animalistic murders in Alaska, with Wolverine as the lead suspect. Then, Marvel Comics decided to turn that story into a comic book, and it's honestly just as good. What's especially fascinating about this story is that it's told from the perspective of the investigators, so Wolverine is more like a phantom than the lead character, which is a cool perspective unique to this comic among the other Wolverine stories. Wolverine: The Long Night is also perfect for fans who have never read a Wolverine comic, as it's honestly a really cool introduction to the character. Plus, it's totally standalone, and requires no prior knowledge of Wolverine or even the wider Marvel Universe to understand and enjoy. 6 “Coyote Crossing” “Coyote Crossing” is a Gritty and Grounded Standalone Wolverine Story "Coyote Crossing" is a story featured in Wolverine Vol. 3 that ran between the seventh and eleventh issues. The reason it's such a fantastic standalone story arc isn't because it's especially epic or groundbreaking, but because of how gritty and grounded it is. "Coyote Crossing" brings Wolverine, who's a hero that can sometimes seem larger than life when he's fighting alongside the Avengers and beyond, right back down to Earth in a truly refreshing way. "Coyote Crossing" opens with Wolverine, who is out of costume and is simply a lone traveler, stopping at a gas station. There, he discovers a truck filled with people dead in the back of a big-rig, and he murders one of the men responsible for killing them . And that's just the first issue! "Coyote Crossing" is one of those stories that should be adapted into an R-rated film, and it's perfect for new and old Wolverine fans alike. 5 Weapon X Wolverine is Thrown Into a Completely Different Continuity Admittedly, this entry is arguable as a Wolverine comic that requires no background, as it takes place within the larger Age of Apocalypse continuity, which must be read in its entirety to get the full story. That being said, Weapon X does take place in a completely new continuity, so there aren't decades-worth of back issues to catch up on in order to understand it like so many other Wolverine stories. But, the real reason Age of Apocalypse's Weapon X is perfect for new and old readers alike is this: aesthetic. This is one of those comics that anyone with even a passing interest in Wolverine as a character should pick up, even if they just flip through the pages and look at the artwork. This is perhaps Wolverine's greatest redesign in Marvel Comics history, and seeing it could be enough to make a Wolverine fan for life. Plus, Wolverine's four-issue corner of the Age of Apocalypse is a self-contained story, so fans can easily enjoy it by itself without any background . 4 Wolverine: Revenge Wolverine: Revenge is an Epic Self-Contained Tale of Vengeance One Wolverine story that is unarguably perfect for new and old fans alike is Wolverine: Revenge, which is a self-contained story set in an alternate reality. In Wolverine: Revenge, fans are thrown into an alternate world where Magneto released an EMP that wiped out the entire grid, and the only reason it never recovered is that a small group of mutants that included Colossus, Deadpool, Sabretooth, and Mastermind kept Wolverine and his team from retrieving an energy source that could have saved the entire planet. So, Wolverine unleashes his vengeance upon every person on that opposing team one at a time. This tale of vengeance is utterly captivating, and perfectly highlights how deadly Wolverine can be, both in the heat of battle and when it comes to tactics. Plus, the shock of Wolverine fighting the likes of Colossus is a cool change-up from the main continuity. 3 Wolverine: Old Man Logan Old Man Logan is Its Own ‘Wolverine Continuity’ This entry honestly speaks for itself, as even the most casual Wolverine fan is well aware of how groundbreaking Old Man Logan is as a standalone story. And that's exactly why it's perfect for new readers who have never even heard of Wolverine before, as it introduces them to a version of the character that is utterly broken in the face of complete failure and total loss, yet continues to fight for a better world anyway. Old Man Logan isn't just a great story that requires no background knowledge, it's also just an amazing tale of heroism and perseverance. Not only that, but the action sequences in this story, and the overall landscape of this new world in the Marvel multiverse is second to none. 2 Wolverine #1-4 The First Four Issues of Wolverine’s Original Solo Comic Fleshes Out His Character Of course, arguably the best place to start for new Wolverine fans is where the original new Wolverine fans started: at the beginning. Before the first story arc in Wolverine's solo series , he was kind of a nobody. Sure, he was a member of the X-Men following the iconic Giant-Size X-Men #1, but he was woefully underutilized as a character for many years. It wasn't until this comic series that Wolverine actually got the chance to shine, as it acted as a new beginning for the character. Indeed, if someone wants a Wolverine comic to read without needing to read anything else before it, this is the one to check out. And it's not just worth reading for that reason alone, as it's also just a stellar story arc that even veteran fans who have never read it before should check out. 1 Marvel Comics Presents: Weapon X The Truth About Wolverine’s Past with Weapon X is Revealed While new Wolverine fans can certainly start at the beginning of Wolverine's story in terms of publication history with the above Wolverine #1-4, they might also want to check out the beginning of Wolverine's story chronologically speaking. No, not the Origin comics that go into Wolverine's childhood and early life , but the real start to Wolverine's Marvel Comics career: Weapon X. Marvel Comics Presents: Weapon X tells the story of how Wolverine got his adamantium skeleton, which is the very story that Wolverine himself spends years trying to remember in continuity. The artwork is gritty and surreal, and the story itself is brutal and captivating. That's why this is easily one of the 10 Wolverine stories perfect for new and old fans alike without any background reading needed! Created By Roy Thomas, Len Wein, John Romita Sr. Cast Hugh Jackman First Appearance The Incredible Hulk Alias James"Logan" Howlett Alliance X-Men, Avengers, Canadian Army, OSS/CIA, Avengers Unity Squad, Alpha Flight, New Avengers, New Fantastic Four, Savage Avengers, Weapon X, X-Force Race Human-Mutant Expand
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