Wolverine By Claremont & Miller TPB

`Wolverine' collects issues #1 - 4 of Wolverine and issues #172 - 173 of the Uncanny X-Men. In the first story Wolverine travels to Japan to reunite with his lover Mariko Yashida, who has mysteriously not responded to his letters and phone calls. Upon arriving Wolverine finds himself battling against Japanese crime factions and assassins in order to liberate Mariko from the clutches of her villainous father Shingen. Wolverine's two love interests Mariko and Yukio are a great inclusion to the story. While Mariko represents Wolverine's human side, Yukio represents his animalistic side. Wolverine knows that in order to be with Mariko he must attempt to change, whereas Yukio accepts his seemingly true animalistic nature. This causes immense inner turmoil within Wolverine as he struggles to choose between embracing the beast within or attempting to retain some remnants of his humanity. It is very hard not to feel sympathetic for Wolverine as he is a man who loses control of his temper at ill-timed moments but who is afraid to change ultimately for fear of failure and rejection. The two Uncanny X-Men issues follow directly on from the previous Wolverine story. In this story the X-Men travel to Japan to assist Wolverine in taking care of some final business. These two issues also give a brief look at some of the X-Men's own problems they were dealing with at the time. Cyclops was struggling to cope with the loss of Jean Grey and Storm was having trouble controlling her powers. Storm's story is undeniably interesting but ultimately appears to be simply an excuse to give Storm a new outfit and haircut. Cyclops' story gives a brief but startling glimpse into how obsessive he really was after Jean Grey died, even going as far as dating Madelyne Pryor; a woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to Jean Grey (no pun intended). Unfortunately we only get a brief glimpse into the X-Men's lives, which is a shame because the stories are genuinely interesting. However this TPB is primarily a Wolverine tale and Wolverine's story continues and concludes well in these two X-Men issues. During fight sequences backgrounds often consist solely of bold primary colours that divert attention away from the background and focus attention on the characters on page, in order to keep the sequence simple to follow. I find that many contemporary comics sometimes have too much detail during action sequences which can make it difficult to focus on what is going on. The Wolverine TPB performs the opposite and strips the fight scenes down to its bare essentials making continuous movements and actions much easier to follow. Text is short and snappy during action sequences, highlighting the increased pace and thought process of Wolverine as he slices and dices his foes. The layout and size of each panel is also very well crafted and accommodates what is occurring on page very well. The opening panel for example, which shows Wolverine hanging off the edge of a cliff, has a narrow width and long length that showcases the height of the cliff. Text is laid out on the page so that the eyes are forced to scan down the whole page while reading, allowing the eyes to take in the entire image. Overall, `Wolverine' by Claremont and Miller is a superbly crafted comic book with an excellent story that provides greater insight into Wolverine's character, showing his human side as well as his animalistic nature. I found Wolverine's own story to be the more interesting of the two stories and it definitely gives a lot more depth to Wolverine's character, showing that he is not simply a device to provide X-Men comics with action but can also be the centre piece of his own story. The two X-Men issues were also a good inclusion into the TPB as they allow Wolverine to seamlessly blend back into the traditional X-Men comics, which keeps the pace moving and allows the Wolverine's storyline to conclude and the next storyline to begin without interruption. For anyone looking to dig deeper into Wolverine's character this comic is a must-buy.

Claremont and Miller's full on back story for the man called Logan. I got this in my teens and it holds up well even today. Also features 2 parts from following xmen issues that tied up this story arc. Miller's influence is very present in the script and direction of the story. The hard boiled characterization could be straight out of Sin City. Claremont's deft touch with dialogue works well and he's not overshadowed by the slam bam artwork. Joe Rubenstein's inks add a nice dimension to the look of the book. His contribution shouldn't be overlooked. If you like Ninja's- BUY THIS BOOK. If you like chop-sockey- BUY THIS BOOK. If you like Wolverine- BUY THIS BOOK. Hugh Jackman's favourite Wolverine story and the inspiration for the upcoming Wolverine movie. A true classic that has stood the test of time.

excellent

He’s the best there is at what he does…and what he does best isn’t very nice! Something from before he was mainstream, something that laid the groundwork for his immense appeal.

Bought for my nephew who doesn't like reading usual books but loves graphic novels. He thought it was action packed fast paced and gave some background to the main character. He really enjoyed it.

Claremont on fire and miller could still "DRAW" compared to garbage he's churning now.

If you like Wolverine, you will like this. Adds a lot of detail to his story. Shows more of his inner struggles.

If you’re a Wolverine fan this is a nice book to read as Wolverine goes to Japan. I liked the art and the story is just above average as it could have been better in my opinion. Another point to make is the packaging was bad in this shipment. My book came with a nasty crease along the whole front cover and honestly looked used despite buying it new.

Collects Wolverine 1-4, Uncanny X-Men 172-173 After enjoying Hugh Jackman's portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men films, I was looking forward to reading his first solo appearance in comics. Wolverine is an enjoyable and memorable story of romance and action that leaves a lasting impression. The story follows Wolverine's return to Japan to visit his old flame, and what follows is a story that breaks Wolverine down and builds him back up again in a way that will make you unable to resist audibly cheering for him as he fights to regain his honor and discover his own humanity. This comic feels like a perfect blend between old and new styles of the medium: the pencils by the talented (not yet legendary when this was first published) Frank Miller evoke a modern sensibility, while the colors are old-fashioned, but still have a coherent palate. Claremont uses plenty of internal monologue to convey Wolvie's thoughts and feelings as the story progresses, and it works quite well. One can't help but wonder if Frank Miller picked up on this style and later used it to great effect in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year One. The art and writing converge to near perfection near the end of the third issue, including what might be one of my favorite pages in all of comics, and perhaps the one page that would define who Wolverine is more than any other. You'll know it when you read it: it's good stuff. The two issues from Uncanny X-Men are nice to have from a value standpoint, but ultimately unnecessary and less serious than the limited series that precedes it in the trade. They focus on the aftermath of the events in Wolverine on the X-Men and are ultimately forgettable on their own. If you are a fan of the X-Men you may get more mileage out of these. Frank Miller is NOT the artist on these issues, which is unfortunate because his pencils were quite good on Wolverine. Still, you can't complain about added extras when they don't detract from the main event. Wolverine is a fascinating and exciting read that I would recommend to anyone who has an interest in the character. It was an excellent starting point for me personally, having no prior knowledge about Wolvie from comic books, only from the movies. It is a story that you will want to read again after finishing it. It's just that good. Read it if you like: Hugh Jackman's portrayal, Japanese culture, Good Sequential Art and Storytelling Don't read it if you dislike: Added bloat in the form of extra issues (although I don't believe that they take away from the actual story, and I'll take all the value I can get)

História sensacional! Todos deveriam lê-la, até para entender um pouco do Wolverine! Material muito bom, páginas boas e lombada quadrada. Traz um belo e interessante prefácio não só sobre o personagem, mas a construção dele pelos autores e suas reflexões!

What an outstanding Wolverine story, Claremont truley understands the mythos of the Wolverine and that is why he was one of the best writers every to protray this intense mutant. I only wish Hollywood understood him as well as Claremont did! This is a must read for any Wolverine fans. Its a perfect story!

As a wolverine fan It's essential to have this in your collection.

Ja, was soll man dazu noch sagen? Es war damals der erste Solo-Run Wolverines. In 4 Teilen erzählt. Wolverine geht nach Japan, und das aus Gründen der Liebe! Es kommt natürlich zu Komplikationen, pi pa po. Ihr wisst ja, Wolverine regelt das schon, aber auf spannende Weise ;-) Eigentlich ist mir die Story nur 4 Sterne wert. Wieso vergebe ich aber nun einen zusätzlichen Stern? Es ist der Fakt, dass dieser Sammelband noch zusätzlich Uncanny X-Men Teile 172 und 173 enthält. Diese beiden Teile finde ich tatsächlich noch spannender von der Geschichte her als den Wolverine Solo-Lauf! Ein paar der X-Men kommen nach Japan, wo sich Wolverine noch aufhält. Dort geraten sie natürlich in Schwierigkeiten. Es ist auch das erste Mal, dass Wolverine Rogue als eine der X-Men kennenlernt, und ihr natürlich erstmal total skeptisch begegnet. Ich will gar nicht ins Detail gehen. Lest es einfach selbst!