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Marvel Season One
Wolverine: Savage Origins
Discovered as a feral mutant prowling the wilds! Recruited as a covert operative by a secretive government agency! Destined to pursue a dream of peaceful coexistence between man and mutant! Witness the birth of the Wolverine as the man called Logan makes his journey from animalistic wildling to beloved X-Man. Including Logan's first blockbuster battle with the Hulk, as well as pivotal appearances by Sabretooth and Wendigo, this blood-splattered tale features a contemporary retelling of the Clawed Canuck's formative years! INCLUDES BONUS MATERIAL
136 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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April 14, 2019
The Bens, Acker and Blacker, retell Wolverine's original origin story where he's found in the Canadian wilderness by James and Heather Hudson. Wolvie's lost his memory, the Hudson's are working with Dept H and bring Wolvie back in to try and use him as an agent again. The Bens touch on the Weapon X program and Alpha Flight while tying everything into Wolverine's first appearance in the Hulk. I like that they steer clear of any of Wolverine's revamped origins from after he got his memories back. Also included is the first issue of Wolverine: Enemy of the State, basically Marvel is using it as an advertisement to buy that book too.
January 15, 2019
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June 9, 2019
Wolverine is one of my favourite superheroes so I was really excited about this! Sadly I felt kind of disappointed... the whole story felt too rushed. Nevertheless I will be reading the rest of the series because I am not one to resist an Xmen story :)
December 24, 2013
The Wolverine Season One graphic novel was a lot tamer than I expected, which owes to the Salva Espin art. The art was dynamic but it was standard superhero fare that doesn't pop out.
The story by the Bens, Acker and Blacker, seeked to fill the gap, just before the events of his first appearance in Incredible Hulk #181 and Giant-Sized X-Men #1.It's basically Wolverine, training to harness his ferocious animal side. He's not much removed from his running with wolves days.
It was a nice attempt but if I wanted a Wolverine origin, I need not look far with Weapon X by Barry Windsor-Smith. Now that's the definitive origin story.
The story by the Bens, Acker and Blacker, seeked to fill the gap, just before the events of his first appearance in Incredible Hulk #181 and Giant-Sized X-Men #1.It's basically Wolverine, training to harness his ferocious animal side. He's not much removed from his running with wolves days.
It was a nice attempt but if I wanted a Wolverine origin, I need not look far with Weapon X by Barry Windsor-Smith. Now that's the definitive origin story.
October 10, 2015
It was ok, I guess. I liked it.
Well until now I've read Wolvie's origin a thousand times, so I guess I wasn't all that excited to see his origin yet one more time. I was expecting to see something different I guess. Well its his origin, how much difference can you expect? I guess I wanted something to make it fun to read. Like Spidey's season one, I read the FCBD issue that's the first 20 pages or so, and I'm definitely buying to read Spidey's Season One sometime. It was fun EVEN though I've read Spidey's origin a couple of bazillion times.
This one though, it was fun seeing classic moments like Wolvie going against Hulk and Wendigo and I guess his first costume too. But everything else, like the whole story was mediocre.
The artwork is nice. I really liked the expressions of the characters the most, and the action scenes as well.
And the ending was something I expected it to be, and I guess everyone who knows wolvie's origin stuff will too, but I wanted it to be handled better than that.
Well until now I've read Wolvie's origin a thousand times, so I guess I wasn't all that excited to see his origin yet one more time. I was expecting to see something different I guess. Well its his origin, how much difference can you expect? I guess I wanted something to make it fun to read. Like Spidey's season one, I read the FCBD issue that's the first 20 pages or so, and I'm definitely buying to read Spidey's Season One sometime. It was fun EVEN though I've read Spidey's origin a couple of bazillion times.
This one though, it was fun seeing classic moments like Wolvie going against Hulk and Wendigo and I guess his first costume too. But everything else, like the whole story was mediocre.
The artwork is nice. I really liked the expressions of the characters the most, and the action scenes as well.
And the ending was something I expected it to be, and I guess everyone who knows wolvie's origin stuff will too, but I wanted it to be handled better than that.
December 31, 2016
The story seemed a bit cheesy and kind of primitive, but I enjoyed it.
The novel made me laugh out loud a couple of times (and that gives it an extra star) and the drawings were good as well. Probably, if the book wouldn't have such definite good-evil separation (scientists want experiments no matter what, they don't care about lives, just the 'greater good', which is not always that great... the usual stuff), I would have liked it a lot better.
The novel made me laugh out loud a couple of times (and that gives it an extra star) and the drawings were good as well. Probably, if the book wouldn't have such definite good-evil separation (scientists want experiments no matter what, they don't care about lives, just the 'greater good', which is not always that great... the usual stuff), I would have liked it a lot better.
November 10, 2021
I like very much this artwork/character design(art style), the story/plot & the action & drama of this Marvel Graphic Novel!!!!
It's basically a modern retelling of the first appearance of Wolverine & his first encounter & adventure with The Incredible Hulk & The Native American/Indigenous Wildlife Legendary Supernatural Feral and Wild Monster Creature called Wendigo & The first references/easter eggs of Alpha Flight, Captain America, Avengers and Proffesor X with his first five X-Men & The Recruitment also Teasing The Potential & The well known future of Wolverine as X-Man and a Legendary Mighty & Dangerous, Deadly Superhero & one of the future Leaders to the second multicultural & diverse team of the next team & generation of the Mutant Superheroes known as The Uncunny X-Men(The Uncunny Members are Wolverine(Canadian), Storm(African Egyptian), Colossus(Russian Soviet), Havok(American), Polaris(American), Nightcrawler(German), Banshee(Irish Celtic), Thunderbird(Indigenous Native American) & Sunfire(Chinese) to find, save & brick back in The X-Manor of Professor X the first & original five(5) X-Men(The First Class) who the first members of the first class are Cyclops(Scott Summers), Beast(Hank McCoy), Marvel Girl/Phoenix(Jean Grey), Ice Man(Bobby Drake) & Angel(Warren Worhington) who have been captured & imprisoned from the Mutant Savege, Living, Walking & Dangerous Island of Krakoa known as Krakoa!!!!
So it's 4 stars overall for me for this entire Marvel Graphic Novel Season One of which I have enjoyed very very much a lot!!!!
Next Marvel Season One Graphic Novel will be for me to read & enjoy either The Fantastic Four Season One, X-Men First Class Season One or Thor Season One!!!!
It's basically a modern retelling of the first appearance of Wolverine & his first encounter & adventure with The Incredible Hulk & The Native American/Indigenous Wildlife Legendary Supernatural Feral and Wild Monster Creature called Wendigo & The first references/easter eggs of Alpha Flight, Captain America, Avengers and Proffesor X with his first five X-Men & The Recruitment also Teasing The Potential & The well known future of Wolverine as X-Man and a Legendary Mighty & Dangerous, Deadly Superhero & one of the future Leaders to the second multicultural & diverse team of the next team & generation of the Mutant Superheroes known as The Uncunny X-Men(The Uncunny Members are Wolverine(Canadian), Storm(African Egyptian), Colossus(Russian Soviet), Havok(American), Polaris(American), Nightcrawler(German), Banshee(Irish Celtic), Thunderbird(Indigenous Native American) & Sunfire(Chinese) to find, save & brick back in The X-Manor of Professor X the first & original five(5) X-Men(The First Class) who the first members of the first class are Cyclops(Scott Summers), Beast(Hank McCoy), Marvel Girl/Phoenix(Jean Grey), Ice Man(Bobby Drake) & Angel(Warren Worhington) who have been captured & imprisoned from the Mutant Savege, Living, Walking & Dangerous Island of Krakoa known as Krakoa!!!!
So it's 4 stars overall for me for this entire Marvel Graphic Novel Season One of which I have enjoyed very very much a lot!!!!
Next Marvel Season One Graphic Novel will be for me to read & enjoy either The Fantastic Four Season One, X-Men First Class Season One or Thor Season One!!!!
June 23, 2021
This wasn't bad, but it's far from what I'd call a definitive retelling. We get to see Wolverine as Weapon X rescued by the Hudsons from the Canadian wilderness. Then we see a different take on Wolverine's first appearance from Hulk 181 with his battle with the Hulk and the Wendigo. In this version, Sabretooth eventually shows up.
It's a cool story, as I like seeing Wolverine interact with Hulk, Wendigo and Sabretooth, but this wasn't something I'd think of as "Season One." The art isn't bad but really wasn't the best fit for this story.
They threw in a story from Wolverine and the X-Men #25 which wasn't a bad story, but honestly had nothing to do with the main story and had no reason to be included. I hate it when Marvel tosses in a random reprint to its graphic novels just to increase the page count.
Even if I seemed a little critical, I will end by saying that if you're a Wolverine fan, this is definitely worth your time.
It's a cool story, as I like seeing Wolverine interact with Hulk, Wendigo and Sabretooth, but this wasn't something I'd think of as "Season One." The art isn't bad but really wasn't the best fit for this story.
They threw in a story from Wolverine and the X-Men #25 which wasn't a bad story, but honestly had nothing to do with the main story and had no reason to be included. I hate it when Marvel tosses in a random reprint to its graphic novels just to increase the page count.
Even if I seemed a little critical, I will end by saying that if you're a Wolverine fan, this is definitely worth your time.
November 20, 2021
Not the best Wolverine volume I've read, but a decent one nonetheless. Good fight against the Wendigo, Hulk, Sabertooth and a nice storyline as well eve if not really original. It was worth it!
March 4, 2025
same as daredevil season one. its good, its nice, its fun but it couldve been drawn way better. still decent art, better than daredevil i think. i liked it
July 4, 2013
The best way I can describe Marvel's "Season One" series of graphic novels is "cinematic". The plot is fast-paced and self-contained, the action is plentiful, and the dialogue is dramatic. There are no deep philosophical themes to be found here, or any of the other elements that made classics out of "Watchmen" and "The Dark Knight Returns". Even Wolverine comes off as less of an anti-hero, and more of an amnesiac do-gooder. As such, I'd recommend this to new and younger readers, or to anyone looking for a quick and easy introduction to Wolverine. If you're a die-hard fan of Wolverine, a collector of old-school comics, or someone looking for a darker, deeper or more immersive read, this may not be the book for you.
That's not to say there's nothing here for people who are more familiar with Marvel Comics, myself included. "Wolverine: Season One" is essentially a retelling of the character's first appearance in "The Incredible Hulk" #180-181, in which Wolverine is discovered by James Hudson (Alpha Force's Guardian) and his wife, Heather, and then tasked with hunting down and capturing Hulk and Wendigo. Various events in the story trigger flashbacks to World War II, where Logan fought alongside Sabretooth, and the Weapon X Program. Keen-eyed readers will enjoy cameos by Captain America, Deadpool, and Alpha Force, among others, and shout-outs to Iron Man, Professor X, and the Avengers; the shared continuity between "Season One" graphic novels has always been a highlight for me.
Where "Wolverine" falls short, however, is in the dialogue. As I stated above, it is definitely dramatic. Expect lots of clichés and painfully obvious statements. The underlying theme here is Wolverine's struggle to tame the "animal" inside him, and I swear, every character makes reference to this once every few pages. It does get grating after a while. I was also rather put off by some inconsistent characterization, namely Wolverine's sudden desire to help Wendigo rather than fight him, and the relationship between James and Heather - one minute they're in a loving embrace, the next she's shooting at him and he blows up a car in anger.
"Wolverine: Season One" is a quick and easy read, and serves as a much better introduction to Logan than "X-Men Origins". It reminds me somewhat of the Silver Age of comics, a simpler time when the emphasis was on fun and spectacle, rather than brooding heroes and adult themes. This book is definitely not for everyone, but I'd personally love to see a "Season Two" after Wolverine has joined the X-Men.
That's not to say there's nothing here for people who are more familiar with Marvel Comics, myself included. "Wolverine: Season One" is essentially a retelling of the character's first appearance in "The Incredible Hulk" #180-181, in which Wolverine is discovered by James Hudson (Alpha Force's Guardian) and his wife, Heather, and then tasked with hunting down and capturing Hulk and Wendigo. Various events in the story trigger flashbacks to World War II, where Logan fought alongside Sabretooth, and the Weapon X Program. Keen-eyed readers will enjoy cameos by Captain America, Deadpool, and Alpha Force, among others, and shout-outs to Iron Man, Professor X, and the Avengers; the shared continuity between "Season One" graphic novels has always been a highlight for me.
Where "Wolverine" falls short, however, is in the dialogue. As I stated above, it is definitely dramatic. Expect lots of clichés and painfully obvious statements. The underlying theme here is Wolverine's struggle to tame the "animal" inside him, and I swear, every character makes reference to this once every few pages. It does get grating after a while. I was also rather put off by some inconsistent characterization, namely Wolverine's sudden desire to help Wendigo rather than fight him, and the relationship between James and Heather - one minute they're in a loving embrace, the next she's shooting at him and he blows up a car in anger.
"Wolverine: Season One" is a quick and easy read, and serves as a much better introduction to Logan than "X-Men Origins". It reminds me somewhat of the Silver Age of comics, a simpler time when the emphasis was on fun and spectacle, rather than brooding heroes and adult themes. This book is definitely not for everyone, but I'd personally love to see a "Season Two" after Wolverine has joined the X-Men.
August 10, 2017
There is nothing more I love than an origin story but this one missed the mark for me. It was good to have it based in Canada with references to Alpha Flight and the Weapon X program but it was pretty boring.
June 11, 2019
I enjoyed the artwork. I would say it's good if someone wasn't familiar with the character.
January 2, 2020
I've been a big fan of Marvel's Season One books. They were too expensive for me to buy when they were new in 2012-13. But over the past couple of years affordable copies have come on the market at used book stores and Ollie's of all places.
Logan/Wolverine's origin has been explored to an Nth degree. There's been Wolverine: Origin, his time as in the Weapon X project in Marvel Comics Presents, and numerous looks at the mutants first days with the X-Men. But finally do I learn of Wolverine's ties to Alpha Flight!
I remember an issue of The Marvel Saga briefly mentioned on Wolverine being a member of that Canadian superhero team. But nothing further was ever explored. So I always wondered about that. For the most part, writers Ben Blacker and Ben Acker (Thrilling Adventure Hour) do an exceptional job with that.
Though one confusion remains. In both that issue of The Marvel Saga and other books, Wolverine is shown leading heroes such as the hairy but diminutive Puck and the hairy but quite large Sasquatch. But neither character is in this book and this book covers all of Wolverine's time with Alpha Flight. So, was there a retcon? Had to be. It's the only explanation.
Speaking of explanations, I loved the why behind Wolverine's costume change from his first appearance in Hulk 180-181 to what you see in Giant-Size X-Men #1.
Plus, if you love Wolverine's first appearances with the Hulk, you are going to love this book.
Artist Salva Espin (Deadpool) adds a level of sensuality to this book. It appears that Logan finds himself in love triangles with stuffy team leaders and brainy babes with red hair quite often! Plus that painted cover totally rocks!
This origin story wasn't what I was expecting. However, I've got no complaints as this Season One explores areas of Wolverine's life that I had always pondered. There's still some anachronisms floating around. But a large chunk of my questions into Logan's time with Alpha Flight has been answered.
Logan/Wolverine's origin has been explored to an Nth degree. There's been Wolverine: Origin, his time as in the Weapon X project in Marvel Comics Presents, and numerous looks at the mutants first days with the X-Men. But finally do I learn of Wolverine's ties to Alpha Flight!
I remember an issue of The Marvel Saga briefly mentioned on Wolverine being a member of that Canadian superhero team. But nothing further was ever explored. So I always wondered about that. For the most part, writers Ben Blacker and Ben Acker (Thrilling Adventure Hour) do an exceptional job with that.
Though one confusion remains. In both that issue of The Marvel Saga and other books, Wolverine is shown leading heroes such as the hairy but diminutive Puck and the hairy but quite large Sasquatch. But neither character is in this book and this book covers all of Wolverine's time with Alpha Flight. So, was there a retcon? Had to be. It's the only explanation.
Speaking of explanations, I loved the why behind Wolverine's costume change from his first appearance in Hulk 180-181 to what you see in Giant-Size X-Men #1.
Plus, if you love Wolverine's first appearances with the Hulk, you are going to love this book.
Artist Salva Espin (Deadpool) adds a level of sensuality to this book. It appears that Logan finds himself in love triangles with stuffy team leaders and brainy babes with red hair quite often! Plus that painted cover totally rocks!
This origin story wasn't what I was expecting. However, I've got no complaints as this Season One explores areas of Wolverine's life that I had always pondered. There's still some anachronisms floating around. But a large chunk of my questions into Logan's time with Alpha Flight has been answered.
July 5, 2021
3 stars
Wolverine Season One is a re-telling of Wolverine's origin story. I wouldn't say this was the best X-Men graphic novel I read, however, I think this is a good graphic novel to introduce someone into comics.
Wolverine is fighting Wendigo in the wilderness. Gravely injured, Wolverine is rescued by couple Heather and James Hudson. They both work for Department H and look to recruit Wolverine to be the Canadian "Captain America" Wolverine can be no Captain America as Wolverine has trouble holding back his animal instincts. This story features Wolverine fighting the Hulk, fighting Sabretooth, and eventually leaving the Department to be introduced to Professor X by Heather
Many critiques found this graphic novel to be too tame when telling Wolverine's story. I personally didn't feel that way. Wolverine doesn't always have to be this violent anti-hero. The reason I rated this lower was that I felt the story was a bit forgettable. Nothing stood out to me as being excellent storytelling.
I think this story has a purpose. Personally, it wasn't my favorite, but I'm glad I read it.
Wolverine Season One is a re-telling of Wolverine's origin story. I wouldn't say this was the best X-Men graphic novel I read, however, I think this is a good graphic novel to introduce someone into comics.
Wolverine is fighting Wendigo in the wilderness. Gravely injured, Wolverine is rescued by couple Heather and James Hudson. They both work for Department H and look to recruit Wolverine to be the Canadian "Captain America" Wolverine can be no Captain America as Wolverine has trouble holding back his animal instincts. This story features Wolverine fighting the Hulk, fighting Sabretooth, and eventually leaving the Department to be introduced to Professor X by Heather
Many critiques found this graphic novel to be too tame when telling Wolverine's story. I personally didn't feel that way. Wolverine doesn't always have to be this violent anti-hero. The reason I rated this lower was that I felt the story was a bit forgettable. Nothing stood out to me as being excellent storytelling.
I think this story has a purpose. Personally, it wasn't my favorite, but I'm glad I read it.
May 1, 2024
This book is "Wolverine: Savage Origins", and I really enjoyed reading it. To be honest, at first I was just thinking it's an easy read. As I read further into the book, I realized how interesting it was. I really liked how wolverine was portrayed. There wasn't much backstory on how Wolverine came to be himself. Other than that I enjoyed looking at the pictures. The pictures were really well made and I think it portrayed the characters' emotions. The action also is showed really well. I also thought the book had fairly good story. But the main thing is, it's an easy read and a fun read. I really recommend this book.
November 22, 2019
Another "Season One" title. This was fairly decent. This one really benefited from having a clear path. It didn't stumble around trying to setup a bunch of Wolverine mythos. Instead it focused on getting Wolverine started from a specific point.
The art was also pretty good. No weird panels and the art was very clear and well defined.
Not outstanding but that's okay. I enjoyed it.
The art was also pretty good. No weird panels and the art was very clear and well defined.
Not outstanding but that's okay. I enjoyed it.
May 11, 2025
Pointless and lacking anything new or creative, Marvel's season one books are not for me. This doesn't add anything to the mythos and new readers wouldn't be helped because its a stand alone. Art was fine. Overall, the book is more of an Alpha Flight origin than an actual look at who Logan is. Pass.
April 27, 2018
This was one of the better Season One books. Instead of rehashing Weapon X or Origin, it picks up after he's in the wild and meets Heather Hudson. It took a part of Wolverine more and developed it more. It's really how Logan became a superhero.
October 16, 2024
This is a quick fun read if you're here for the entertaining Wolverine in action. He fought Wendigo, Hulk, Sabretooth. All the classic Wolverine battles. Put aside all the continuity & just enjoy your Wolverine. Artwork is not bad at all. Love the colors.
April 4, 2018
A VERY simple and different type of Wolverine origin, but a fun one.
May 15, 2018
Eh. Just wasn't my style.
July 13, 2018
Entirely unnecessary but fun.
September 16, 2018
An ok origin story of Wolvie!
Pretty much retells what you already know in a more modern way.
Pretty much retells what you already know in a more modern way.
September 1, 2019
didn't reinvent the wheel but a fun read
March 27, 2020
It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great, either. It was just OK. Meh. And nothing will ever be as boring as describing something as 'just OK'.
June 23, 2020
I always wanted to know more about Logan's time with the Hudsons, and I finally got it! It's a humorous read
March 25, 2021
3 stars for the Millar/Romita Jr./Janson story. The other one is too cartoonish.
March 1, 2022
As much an Alpha Flight origin as a Wolverine origin and it really works. Marvel Canada is such a fun sandbox to play in and Acker didn't disappoint.
November 29, 2023
This is easily my favorite of the few I have read so far. It’s surprisingly well done.
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