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Wolverine Comics -
First & Origin
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Written by Wolverine Origins
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Wolverine makes his first full appearance in Incredible Hulk #181, November 1974. His original last-panel intro in Hulk #180 provides no details, but in #181 he occupies the majority of the issue.
Wolverine leaps out from the top of a rocky hill landing between the Hulk and the Wendigo. Scurrying onto the Hulk's back, he begins swiping at him with his diamond-hard Adamantium claws, but even they cannot pierce the Hulk's skin. Realizing that the Wendigo may prove to be an easier target, Wolverine springs over the Hulk's head and launches himself at the Wendigo. His suspicions prove correct, and his claws rake into the woodland creature’s hide. The Hulk, confused by this sudden turn of events, concludes that the "enemy of my enemy is also my friend", so he assists Wolverine in stopping the Wendigo. The Hulk picks the monster up and smashes him through a grove of trees. Wolverine finishes the job by sinking his claws into the Wendigo's throat. The Wendigo is an immortal creature however, and even this seemingly fatal blow is not enough to kill him. For the time being though, the Wendigo is unconscious. Now Wolverine turns his attention onto the Hulk. The fight is furious, but brief, as both combatants manage to knock each other out. Banner awakens and just as quickly turns back into the Hulk. Wolverine revives as well and the two begin fighting once again. Marie flees from the battle and races back into the cave. The Hulk swings a mighty punch, but Wolverine manages to roll just in time so that it is only a glancing blow. The punch is still strong enough to knocks him out however.
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Wolverine Comics -
First & Origin
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Written by Wolverine Origins
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Wolverine's first & Origin occured in the Incredible Hulk #180, October 1974 issue (Incredible Hulk Volume 1).
Wolverine's cameo in this issue was limited to a single panel intro. He appears in full in the next issue in November 1974, Incredible Hulk #181 which is often referred to as First & Full. In this issue #180, the Hulk is trapped in a cave, fighting the Wendigo. In the final panel, a clawed creature is shown entering the battle which we learn in the next issue is Wolverine. |
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