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The Incredible Hulk (1968)
WOLVERINE VS HULK #1 Reprinting 1st WOLVERINE
The clawed hero 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.
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.
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Published January 1, 2017
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Len Wein
1,581 books154 followersLen Wein was an American comic book writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics' Swamp Thing and Marvel Comics' Wolverine, and for helping revive the Marvel superhero team the X-Men (including the co-creation of Nightcrawler, Storm, and Colossus). Additionally, he was the editor for writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbons' influential DC miniseries Watchmen.
Wein was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2008.
Wein was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2008.
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March 21, 2018
Let them fight!
This is a re-print, part of the “True Believers” line, with the iconic first appearance of Wolverine that began his Marvel career fighting against The Hulk, originally published in “The Incredible Hulk” #181. The re-print issue included a excerpt of “The Incredible Hulk” #182 too.
Creative Team
Writer: Len Wein
Illustrator: Herb Trimpe
LET THEM FIGHT
No, really! Let them fight! Please!
Since in the issue while it became historic due the fight between Wolverine and the Hulk, they were being interrupted by several other characters, like the Wendigo, Marie Cartier & Georges Baptiste and even the Canadian Government.
What’s needed for getting a nice, uninterrupted, brawling between two super-heroes?
The Hulk is lured into Canadian territory and he’s fighting the Wendigo, when the hell breaks loose with the surprising intervention of the Wolverine on the behalf of the Canadian Government, with clear orders of controlling both monsters!
WOLVIE IS BORN
Len Wein, you crafty devil!
Maybe you aren’ aware that this writer not only created your favorite Canadian mutant, but also he created for their Distinguished Competition, the Swamp Thing (who became a relevant character thank for Alan Moore’s take on the character), and even Wein was fundamental for reviving the then cancelled comic book title of X-Men re-introduce them to the public with the iconic Giant Size X-Men co-creating Nightcrawler, Storm and Colossus!
Wow! And you know what else? Wow!
Of course, it’s amusing how Wolverine looks in this very first appearance as a guest character in the comic book title of The Incredible Hulk, where if you read and look the issue carefully, you can notice how several signature features of Wolverine aren’t there yet…
…he does have Adamantium claws, but he kept them out all the time, so you have to wonder if they were retractable, for not saying that there isn’t any indication of having an Adamantium casing on his skeleton; it’s mentioned that he is indeed a mutant possessing great stamina, speed and strength, but nothing about a healing factor; and still none other name than Wolverine, so no Logan, but it’s indeed referred as Weapon X.
This is a re-print, part of the “True Believers” line, with the iconic first appearance of Wolverine that began his Marvel career fighting against The Hulk, originally published in “The Incredible Hulk” #181. The re-print issue included a excerpt of “The Incredible Hulk” #182 too.
Creative Team
Writer: Len Wein
Illustrator: Herb Trimpe
LET THEM FIGHT
No, really! Let them fight! Please!
Since in the issue while it became historic due the fight between Wolverine and the Hulk, they were being interrupted by several other characters, like the Wendigo, Marie Cartier & Georges Baptiste and even the Canadian Government.
What’s needed for getting a nice, uninterrupted, brawling between two super-heroes?
The Hulk is lured into Canadian territory and he’s fighting the Wendigo, when the hell breaks loose with the surprising intervention of the Wolverine on the behalf of the Canadian Government, with clear orders of controlling both monsters!
WOLVIE IS BORN
Len Wein, you crafty devil!
Maybe you aren’ aware that this writer not only created your favorite Canadian mutant, but also he created for their Distinguished Competition, the Swamp Thing (who became a relevant character thank for Alan Moore’s take on the character), and even Wein was fundamental for reviving the then cancelled comic book title of X-Men re-introduce them to the public with the iconic Giant Size X-Men co-creating Nightcrawler, Storm and Colossus!
Wow! And you know what else? Wow!
Of course, it’s amusing how Wolverine looks in this very first appearance as a guest character in the comic book title of The Incredible Hulk, where if you read and look the issue carefully, you can notice how several signature features of Wolverine aren’t there yet…
…he does have Adamantium claws, but he kept them out all the time, so you have to wonder if they were retractable, for not saying that there isn’t any indication of having an Adamantium casing on his skeleton; it’s mentioned that he is indeed a mutant possessing great stamina, speed and strength, but nothing about a healing factor; and still none other name than Wolverine, so no Logan, but it’s indeed referred as Weapon X.
December 23, 2015
My first read on Marvel Unlimited!
First ever Weapon X/Wolverine appearance, fight with Hulk, and the Wendingo! I think Jeff creamed himself.
Thanks to the Great Len Wein!
Onto many more awesome reads.
First ever Weapon X/Wolverine appearance, fight with Hulk, and the Wendingo! I think Jeff creamed himself.
Thanks to the Great Len Wein!
Onto many more awesome reads.
January 17, 2019
The first full appearance of Wolverine!! Hulk and Wolverine battle against the Wendigo in a weird turn of events. However when the white furred creature is defeated, the Hulk and Wolverine battle each other! I was a little disappointed with the ending, that there was no real ending for the fight except for a single line! But I suppose they were going for a more emotional ending, which there was. Overall, a nice show case of Wolverine's abilities that makes me excited to see more!
January 13, 2023
This is both bad and good. Maybe so bad it's good. It's just so over the top silly cartoon feel but seeing wolverine and hulk team up for few pages is fun.
June 10, 2024
very happy that Chris Claremont got his hands on Wolverine and made him a far more interesting character than the one he’s presented as here
April 12, 2019
Wolverine being my all time favorite Marvel character, I was happy the facsimile edition of his 1st appearance was coming out. Now I could finally read how he originally showed up. Obviously the writing is a little dated but it was cool to see Wolverine fight with one of my other all time favs, The Incredible Hulk. Also I never knew weapon X was in this. When Wolverine first started fighting Wendigo and Hulk thought he was his friend, I found myself thinking what if this went another way and a Wolverine and Hulk team up book followed. Lol! I guy can only dream right?
February 23, 2017
Summer camp, 1974.
RIP, Herb Trimpe, artist of this story, first appearance of Wolverine.
RIP, Herb Trimpe, artist of this story, first appearance of Wolverine.
August 24, 2019
Strong? BAH!
Hulk & Wendigo are about to go at it, then Wolverine shows up.
•Good artwork
•Too much repetition🙄(Marie Cartier is mentioned more than once)
June 3, 2025
That was indeed a remarkable issue. Not only because of all those interesting details about Wolverine in his earliest appearance, but the story itself had a touching ending.
March 26, 2018
Pretty Cool
I'm not a comic reader and never was. But I do love the movies and it was cool to glance at their origins. The Kindle version of this is pretty cool. You can change your view so that each panel displays separately on your device. Each one was sharp, clear image of what the artists and story tellers probably hoped to express. Definitely cool to see what all the fuss has been about in such an affordable, well-done fashion.
I'm not a comic reader and never was. But I do love the movies and it was cool to glance at their origins. The Kindle version of this is pretty cool. You can change your view so that each panel displays separately on your device. Each one was sharp, clear image of what the artists and story tellers probably hoped to express. Definitely cool to see what all the fuss has been about in such an affordable, well-done fashion.
March 14, 2018
Weapon X!
Hulk like he always is and a cool and none-too revealing Wolverine origin story with a great little fight and tension on the side. Glad Wolverine lost the bottom of his mask and that this doesn't try to give it all away at once.
Hulk like he always is and a cool and none-too revealing Wolverine origin story with a great little fight and tension on the side. Glad Wolverine lost the bottom of his mask and that this doesn't try to give it all away at once.
September 13, 2022
Wolvies first full appearance and a really good conclusion to the Wendigo storyline introduced in last ish. I will catch the start of the Wendigo story when I read Hulk more in depth later on. The first two pages of the next ish have the Canadian government telling Wolverine to stand down and then the Hulk story fully picks back up.
April 23, 2023
I obviously wish the Wolverine design was better, but not bad for a first rendition of the character! I love that Marvel took the ball and ran with it here. They saw the potential in this fool and added a lot of depth to him. This is especially evident after reading him as such a simple character here.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 23, 2023
Again, I had to quickly read this because it's the first story that features Wolverine in a main role. A nice wrap-up to the previous story, and it actually gets quite emotional near the end, which I hadn't expected from a '70s comic!
July 15, 2023
I think Wolverine and the Hulks fight couldve been better as the whole book is advertised as a fight between them. However it is the first appearance of Wolverine which is really cool and makes up for it. Also the ending was so sad and i loved it.
July 31, 2024
Not very focused on Wolverine. It portrays a slightly different Wolverine than Claremont does later in "Wolverine #1-4" from 1982. It shows part of the history of Wendigo, & seeing Hulk vs Wolverine is an interesting concept.
May 31, 2025
Really great issue, with a very tragic and provoking outcome. I do kind of wish Wolverine had more time with Hulk, perhaps splitting the plots up into separate issues. But it was good, and I liked seeing gentle Hulk at the end.
July 1, 2021
Leído sólo porque es la primera aparición de Wolverine. No decepciona pero tampoco es brillante
January 27, 2024
Oooopf, this art. Perhaps I'm missing something but these faces are painful look at and change from panel to panel.
May 28, 2024
First appearance of Wolverine was fun. Love that classic cowl design.
Also ended pretty strong, reminds me that Hulk can be interesting.
Also ended pretty strong, reminds me that Hulk can be interesting.
August 12, 2024
🐺 pint-sized fury
October 4, 2025
The stories I could tell you about this book! But I will just say this: when this book came out it was met with universal derision; everyone thought that Wolverine (W) was a stupid character who should have been beaten to a pulp by the Hulk (H) on the first page! Not one of my friends ever thought we would see W again - and we did not care! This is a great example of how a character can evolve; how the right writer/artist can take a character from mediocrity to superstardom - "If you accept the pain, it cannot hurt you."
April 6, 2019
Outside of the fact that Wein uses an alliteration to introduce Wolverine as the “gaudily-garbed gentleman”, this book was solid. Two interesting storylines developing simultaneously, and although Wolverine was not considered the iconic character that he is today, you have a lot of good references in this book in which to begin Logan’s impressive legacy.
April 1, 2024
3.5 Le doy más valor histórico que narrativo o visual, pero no deja de ser un issue ligero y que asumo que cumple con su propósito de dar un poco más de profundidad al gigante esmeralda, a la vez que introduce un personaje que se volvería insignia de la editorial en el futuro.
May 26, 2023
Nota 7,5.
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