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Wolverine: Origin (Wolverine Marvel Comics)
by
Paul Jenkins ,
Joe Quesada , Bill Jemas , Andy Kubert , Richard Isanove
This romantic period piece defied industry expectations. At long last, all is revealed about the incredible forces that molded Wolverine, the world's most perfect killing machine with a heart as big as the great outdoors.
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
May 24th 2006
by Marvel
(first published July 4th 1971)
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I read this when it first came out in 2002 but with the new X-Men movie coming out soon, I felt it's time to re-read this.
I saw a new preview where it appears as if they are going to make Sabertooth and Wolverine brothers.
http://www.worstpreviews.com/trailer....
That isn't in the book, or at least I don't remember it. Something that big, I think I'd remember it. But I have to re-read it to make sure.
I saw a new preview where it appears as if they are going to make Sabertooth and Wolverine brothers.
http://www.worstpreviews.com/trailer....
That isn't in the book, or at least I don't remember it. Something that big, I think I'd remember it. But I have to re-read it to make sure.
Feb 01, 2009
Peter
rated it
2 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
hardcore Wolverine fans, maybe
Shelves:
comic-graphic-novel,
library
Forgettable.
If you're going to try to create an origin for one of your most iconic characters, that origin had better be (*@#ing memorable. Look at Batman, for example. Or look at what Alan Moore did for the Joker in The Killing Joke. The origin should resonate for the reader.
In Origin, the story kind of lands with a dull thump.
Oh, it's not terrible. The authors clearly tried. They just weren't up to the task, that's all. And so they've created an utterly forgettable, inconsequential, run-of-the...more
If you're going to try to create an origin for one of your most iconic characters, that origin had better be (*@#ing memorable. Look at Batman, for example. Or look at what Alan Moore did for the Joker in The Killing Joke. The origin should resonate for the reader.
In Origin, the story kind of lands with a dull thump.
Oh, it's not terrible. The authors clearly tried. They just weren't up to the task, that's all. And so they've created an utterly forgettable, inconsequential, run-of-the...more
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Wow, in order to accomplish one of the greatest feights in Marvel, which was to create a history for its most loved superhero without damaging the air of mystery that made him so loved in the first place, the team had to pull out all the stops. I think without taking their time and developing/re-developing the story, without being so afraid of even attempting this, the series wouldn't have been as captivating. Pressure made a diamond here, and this is probably my favorite series. The fact that t...more
I don't really care much about Wolverine or any of the creators involved with this comic, but I remember nerds being all atwitter when Marvel announced that they were going to dip back and tell Wolverine's origin story definitively. I was a comic fan in the early 1990's when Marvel was at its most batshit crazy in putting Wolverine in every book they had on the market and even as a kid I remember thinking there was some kind of law of diminishing returns with the character. If he was popping up...more
I enjoyed Origin and read through the book in one sitting. What worked? The characters & story worked well enough. The authors throw in a handful of details that illuminate several mannerisms and characteristics that most Wolverine fans would instantly recognize, a nice touch.
Origin is not a bombastic blockbuster style show-of-force; rather this is much more a coming-of-age tale. How does it compare to the myriad other stories in the genre? I can't think of much that it does to differentiate...more
Origin is not a bombastic blockbuster style show-of-force; rather this is much more a coming-of-age tale. How does it compare to the myriad other stories in the genre? I can't think of much that it does to differentiate...more
My, oh, my. I am not old enough to have gotten caught up in Wolverine from his first appearance in Incredible Hulk #181. But I have been dying to know about his origins since the X-Men cartoon ran after school in the '90s, and that feels like a very long build up. If I had known this was out there in 2001...I surely would not have gotten as hooked into the character as I am. I saw the movie Wolverine Origins in theaters, having not read ANY comics at all. I was so excited! I had liked Wolverine...more
You know sometimes.. just sometimes movies should really stick with the graphic novel or book instead of adding in their own shit their scripts. If they would have followed this graphic novel, the movie would have came out much better. I purchased vol 1 of this during free comic book day. I must say that it is an excellent read. I would totally recommend for people not to see the movie and go out and purchase the graphic novel. I would seriously rank it up there with the Watchmen, V for Vendetta...more
I dismissed this as a marketing stunt back during the heyday of Bill Jemas at Marvel. I didn't really care all that much about Wolverine's true origin outside of a couple good stories here and there that were mostly over and done with by that period of time.
However, ORIGIN turned out to be a GREAT read. Jenkins really nails the 19th century setting and characterizations, from the Howlett estate to the Canadian miners. There is some deliberate misdirection that I think is unnecessary in the cour...more
However, ORIGIN turned out to be a GREAT read. Jenkins really nails the 19th century setting and characterizations, from the Howlett estate to the Canadian miners. There is some deliberate misdirection that I think is unnecessary in the cour...more
Apr 07, 2013
Katie
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
People who like X-Men, action, comics, and sad stories
Shelves:
13-25
If you've ever wanted to know how it all started, how Wolverine came to be, who he was before... this is the comic for you. We see him as a young child, living with his father, cranky grandpa, and Rose in their big old house. Through Rose's diary entries and images, we watch them grow up with Logan and his abused boy, Dog. In vivid detail, we see Logan attack James' family and the tragedy that ensues. James' strange attributes are discovered that night, and everyone but Rose regards him as a mon...more
It’s the greatest Marvel story never told, or at least it used to be. The company stayed well away from this story for a long time—why reveal Wolverine’s origin when the entire essence of Wolverine is of a man searching for the truth of his past? But in a bold move, very likely to generate lots and lots of money, they did it. And the verdict?
They aced it.
A lot of potential to go wrong here, but the storytelling is top notch. As is Andy Kubert’s art—I’m not normally a fan but he excels here, and...more
They aced it.
A lot of potential to go wrong here, but the storytelling is top notch. As is Andy Kubert’s art—I’m not normally a fan but he excels here, and...more
This book is about James Howlett, who later becomes better known as Wolverine. This book shows his origins back in the 1800's. That time he did not know he had bone claws. One day, his father, John, had fired his groundskeeper, Thomas Logan. Thomas swore revenge, and one night, he and his son, Victor, broke into John's house. John tried to stop them, but Thomas shot him, in front of James. James was filled with rage, his claws came out of his hands, and he charged for Thomas and drove his claws...more
Nov 01, 2009
Alex
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
grade-8-ir-books-sra-michan
This book is about James Howlett, who later becomes better known as Wolverine. This book shows his origins back in the 1800's. That time he did not know he had bone claws. One day, his father, John, had fired his groundskeeper, Thomas Logan. Thomas swore revenge, and one night, he and his son, Victor, broke into John's house. John tried to stop them, but Thomas shot him, in front of James. James was filled with rage, his claws came out of his hands, and he charged for Thomas and drove his claws...more
I purchased this one by chance and don't regret it at all.
Wolverine is a really interesting character, this because of his life, his personality. He has his own way to deal with trials - with difficulties sometimes, which only makes him more, let's say, realistic - fights for his ideas, for the people he cares about.
I'd rather be on his side than against him.
This book not only benefits from a captivating story - revealing things you don't always know, there are so much mysteries surrounding th...more
Wolverine is a really interesting character, this because of his life, his personality. He has his own way to deal with trials - with difficulties sometimes, which only makes him more, let's say, realistic - fights for his ideas, for the people he cares about.
I'd rather be on his side than against him.
This book not only benefits from a captivating story - revealing things you don't always know, there are so much mysteries surrounding th...more
Warning: Spoilers
This book would have us believe Wolverine started out as a spoiled rich Canadian kid. Okay, I can appreciate a good twist.
Oh wait, this takes place in the late 1800s? What about all of his memories of being a samurai? Oh he read a book on samurai that makes sense...
Overall this book tries to breath new life into an old origin story and only succeeds marginally if at all. Major moments that define the way Wolverine behaves are missing. The loss of his love Miruki is a much more...more
This book would have us believe Wolverine started out as a spoiled rich Canadian kid. Okay, I can appreciate a good twist.
Oh wait, this takes place in the late 1800s? What about all of his memories of being a samurai? Oh he read a book on samurai that makes sense...
Overall this book tries to breath new life into an old origin story and only succeeds marginally if at all. Major moments that define the way Wolverine behaves are missing. The loss of his love Miruki is a much more...more
While graphic novels will never become my favorite thing, I really have to say what an exceptional book this is. The artwork is just beautiful and the story is compelling enough to grab you even if you aren't a fan of the X-Men world or know anything about it. This story is good enough to stand on it's own, although it's probably even more enjoyed by those who have followed the franchise.
This is the backstory of how Wolverine came to be. Although it answers most of the background questions, it d...more
This is the backstory of how Wolverine came to be. Although it answers most of the background questions, it d...more
The first time I read this in 2003 I was sure I was going to hate it because I was sure the creative team would drop the ball tell us this is an imagined alternate-reality tale. I was shocked and happy to find a definitive (for comics) origin that delivered all the important goods on the first time Wolverine's powers manifested, the immediate repercussions, and how he became the loner berserker of the wild.
Six years later and on a second read, the story still has legs, the art is still striking...more
Six years later and on a second read, the story still has legs, the art is still striking...more
I just saw the movie X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which draws from this comic book. It reminded that I can't stand origin stories that are written ex post facto. Some characters have origins that are essential to appreciating them. Batman has an origin; he is his origin. The Hulk has an origin. Superman has an origin. Other characters do not and should not have origins. The mystery of their background is part of what defines them. Wolverine should not have an origin.
Origin: The True Story of Wolve...more
Origin: The True Story of Wolve...more
Mar 22, 2009
Fizzgig76
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
graphic-novels-and-trade-paperbacks
Wolverine's past is finally revealed and explored as Wolverine grows up in Canada. Jenkins was kind of in win-lose situation with this story. The secret past of Wolverine/Logan was unwritten for thirty years, and readers were expecting big things. The expectations were something that no one could deliver on. Jenkins tried to make this a big feeling story, but it feels rushed at points and drawn out in other parts. The art is strange in that sometimes it is very good with a storybook type feel, b...more
With any iconic character there is a burden of making everything about them great. Origins are surely difficult to write, since you have to give these characters substance and purpose, and hopefully these things connect with the fans. This was a decent story. I thought the period setting was fine. But it was just an 'ok' story. I would rather have seen what lead Logan to join the Weapon X program than have his child self pop bone claws like some type of tongue in cheek pubescent right of passage...more
Read this one a few years ago... it was an interesting take on the "where did wolverine come from?" question. I'm not sure if this is where the up-coming movie is going to draw it's story from, it seemed to me that the authors were just trying to get the jump on the chance to tell their version first.
But this telling (while still interesting) didn't hold together for me.
I hope the movie does better.
(oh, Hugh... Hugh..! I can hardly wait to see your claws again! Dammit, they better do a good jo...more
But this telling (while still interesting) didn't hold together for me.
I hope the movie does better.
(oh, Hugh... Hugh..! I can hardly wait to see your claws again! Dammit, they better do a good jo...more
The world has waited years for this book, finally we discover how the greatest of anti-heroes came to be Wolverine, and the powers that be at Marvel failed us. It starts out all right, and has a great ending, but the pages in between just fizzle. That the hired hand Tom Logan is Wolverine's father is only vaguely implied and the young Wolverine is just a whiny whimp. Very disappointing. The movie borrowed slightly from this story line and improved upon it greatly. If you want to know the origin...more
I'm not graphic novel fangirl or anything...but I do enjoy a good story and good art.
I've seen this a million times cycle through the library only to just realize that the origin in question was Wolverine (I flipped it over and noticed the creepy bones protruding from his hand...aha!). Now, I will say I've never actually read any other x-men graphic novels, but I sure do love the movies. Awesome and escapist, yes. Hot leading man, uh yes! Funny bits now and then, yes. What else could you ask for...more
I've seen this a million times cycle through the library only to just realize that the origin in question was Wolverine (I flipped it over and noticed the creepy bones protruding from his hand...aha!). Now, I will say I've never actually read any other x-men graphic novels, but I sure do love the movies. Awesome and escapist, yes. Hot leading man, uh yes! Funny bits now and then, yes. What else could you ask for...more
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Aug 04, 2008
Brandon
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Fans of Marvel comics (and, of course, of Wolverine)
Shelves:
own
I was psyched when I first discovered this collection at my local comic shop. Wolverine has been one of my favorite Marvel characters since I first discovered the X-Men and I was finally going to learn where he came from. I've got to admit, after reading through this series, I was a bit underwhelmed. The story follows the Wolverine's story from his childhood, up until he becomes the wild loner we're all familiar with (but ending long before the Weapon X program). It just wasn't nearly as excitin...more
Mar 19, 2013
Shannon Appelcline
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
comics,
comics-marvel
I know that this has gotten a somewhat indifferent reception over the years, to the point that some people hoped it would quietly disappear from continuity, and I don’t know why. It’s a solid and sometimes surprising story that’s well written. The historical setting is terrific and the tragic plot is really great too. And then there’s the beautiful art. Overall, a very solid piece. I’m happy that Aaron is returning to it in Wolverine & The X-Men (which is what encouraged me to buy and reread...more
Jan 10, 2009
Slayermel
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
any X-men or Wolverine Fans
Recommended to Slayermel by:
My Man :0)
I really enjoyed reading the origin of Wolverine and how he grew up as a kid. It was interesting to see his family life and where he came from, and all the events leading up to him becoming the solitary person that he is. I was disappointed though that it did not continue the story along until he became connected with the Weapon X project.
One other thing I would have liked explained in more detail, was his mothers reaction. I can't help feel that there was more to that part of the story, that wa...more
One other thing I would have liked explained in more detail, was his mothers reaction. I can't help feel that there was more to that part of the story, that wa...more
May 13, 2013
Pliyo Senpai
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
novela-grafifca-comic
Un dramazo que demuestra que Marvel puede ser algo más que ostias como panes, que los personajes pueden ser parte de historias profundas, con un transfondo sólido y atractivo dentro de una vorágine bien llevada de la justa violencia. Un "must" para todos los seguidores de Logan, y diría incluso que para todos los aficionados a la casa de las ideas.
Una pena que la película sea completamente inventada y no le haga justicia.
Una pena que la película sea completamente inventada y no le haga justicia.
I finally read this this year, despite having bought it at least a year or two ago. It was great. I didn't really know what to expect. It really showed (without giving too much away) a vulnerability that was a nice change. And I like how the movie picked up on it, but then skipped ahead instead of rehashing the story too much. I'd like to see a graphic novel showing the story of the first half of the movie.
Oct 14, 2012
Subroto
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
graphic-novels-comics
When you set out to write an origin of a Superhero story - you take on a GREAT responsibility of explaining the origin of much more than just the superpower / strength but where did that motive / that spirit / that personality came from ?
Paul Jenkins gets it very rarely in this story. This is clearly not his best work - not is this one of the best Wolverine's I have read.
Not recommended.
Paul Jenkins gets it very rarely in this story. This is clearly not his best work - not is this one of the best Wolverine's I have read.
Not recommended.
I'm allright into Wolverine, and when I read this, it was just like "Oh that's an interesting take on this" and that's about it. It was a good enough story, nothing to lose my shit on. Seems like it probably should have taken more issues to do his origin story because there were points that could have definitely been explained a little more clearly, but it's just got a once over and that was it.
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Paul Jenkins is a British comic book writer. He has had much success crossing over into the American comic book market. Primarily working for Marvel Comics, he has had a big part shaping the characters of the company over the past decade.
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