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After the hugely successful 4-issue limited series of Wolverine (Vol. 1, September - December 1982) and its follow-up the six-issue by writer Chris Claremont and Al Milgrom (November 1984 - April 1985), Marvel launched an ongoing solo book written by Claremont with art by John Buscema in November 1988. It ran for 189 issues, until June 2003, issue #189 being the second of the two-part story arc "Good Cop, Bad Cop." Strictly speaking, this is Wolverine's first ongoing solo series, and in fact the publication details of the 189 comic books in this series state V1 (for Volume 1). Many comic book databases, however, reckon the landmark eponymous Wolverine limited series above-mentioned (and posted just previous to this) as the first volume. I'm going with this latter classification. Aside from the 189 individual issues, this compilation also includes the 6 Annuals published from 1995 through 2001 as well as two extras (issues #-1 and #0.5).

Following the 189-issue run of Wolverine Volume 2, Marvel published a new ongoing solo series, with the now official library designation . In Wolverine Vol. 3 issues #73 and #74 the character of Daken, Wolverine's son, and who first appeared in the other co-ongoing Wolverine solo series, (March 2007), was eased into the storyline. After issue #74, was released (September 23, 2009), and it served as the finale of sorts to the title as a Wolverine solo series because by issue #75 the title was changed to , where the focus shifted to Daken--aka "Dark Wolverine"--as a cross-over series to Marvel's storyline. Dark Wolverine would run for 16 monthly issues, until issue #90 released last August 25, 2010. It should be noted that Dark Wolverine issues #75-90 is Wolverine Volume 3 issues #75-90 in library terms. marks the end of both and as series. In the free one-shot direct edition comic book (posted by yours truly, link in details) a backgrounder as regards Logan's relationship to his son Daken is given and it sets the stage for the next Wolverine ongoing series (now Volume 4), and the next Dark Wolverine ongoing series, . With this compilation, Wolverine Volume 3 with its 90 issues (#1-74 previously posted) is complete.

Since the popular first appearance of Wolverine in 1974, it had been implied that he was connected to a shady and malevolent government program. In the 1991 limited series , the project was named Experiment X and it was revealed that it was responsible for bonding the adamantium to Wolverine's skeleton, making him indestructible, it also subjected him to brainwashing to bring out his most basic murderous instincts in order to transform him into the perfect assassin. The scientists christened their new killing machine "Weapon X." The storyline evolved into , the new ongoing series of Marvel Comics starring everyone's favorite mutant anti-hero. Issue #7 is part 2 of the new four-part story arc, "Insane in the Brain."

This ongoing title in library terms is currently the 4th volume in Marvel's main Wolverine series. It was introduced by a free direct edition issue entitled that served to bring wayward Wolverine readers and fans and new ones up-to-date with the then current state of Wolverine continuity. With only one other ongoing Wolverine title in you might expect Marvel to quickly get its act together; but sadly, there is a blind groping feel to both. Here's to hoping Marvel can find the proper light switch, asap. Includes Wolverine #5.1. All high-quality Minutemen scans, but not for kids.

Collects Wolverine & The X-Men (2014) #7-12. Melita Garner returns – and she's got something on Logan that throws the entire school into uproar. But little does Melita know she's also drawn the attention of the Red Right Hand! Meanwhile, Logan and Storm go on a long-overdue date – but when the headmasters are away, villains come out to play! And when Quentin Quire celebrates his birthday, party crasher Wolverine gets more than he bargained for – but how does Quentin's return mark the beginning of AXIS, and big changes for the Jean Grey School? Then, in the aftermath of tragedy, the school must mourn Wolverine's death. As Wolverine's will is read and a reporter digs further into his century-long past, new truths will be uncovered as the X-Men retell their favorite personal adventures and Wolverine stories, bidding farewell to a legend.

Marvel Comics recently announced an unusual change to the publishing timeline of : was released before . This is directly related to the theatrical release of . , set for release last May 13, 2009 features the start of two two-part stories focusing on the character, thus providing the perfect jumping off point for new readers the Wolverine film could help produce. The 8-part “Old Man Logan” storyline continuing in will conclude in a special, which was announced at this year’s New York ComicCon.

Collects Wolverine (2014) #1-7.
Wolverine no more?! After the events of "Killable," Logan has something to prove. Before he can take on Sabretooth again, he'll need to build himself back up, get better and stronger than he's ever been…but it's not as easy as he thought anymore. And when the normal channels don't seem to be working fast enough, Wolverine will soon find himself turning to other means of revenge. But what could make Logan turn his back on the school and his friends? Wolverine's training continues, and his sights are set squarely on Sabretooth…but can Logan fight back his demons, or is this the beginning of a Wolverine who's gone to the dark side?