What is it about Marvel Comics’ fiesty, five-foot three-inches tall, Canadian berserker with adamantium claws and a fast healing ability: Wolverine, that resonates with comic book fans?
Is it his total disregard for authority? His brutal honesty and transparency? How about his unswerving pursuit of justice, vengeance and loyalty regardless of the cost?
Whatever the reasons Wolverine started out as a one-shot character in The Incredible Hulk issues 180, 181 and 182. He was a throwaway character.
It wasn’t until he reappeared as a member of the ‘New’ X-Men that the feisty fighter gained popularity. Artist Dave Cockrum and writer Christ Claremont got the ball running but it wasn’t until Canadian artist John Byrne explored the past and savage nature of Wolverine that his popularity skyrocketed resulting in his own mini-series, series and a plethora of guest appearances in Marvel’s other titles.
In Untamed The Psychology Of Marvel’s Wolverine, written by Suzana E. Flores and released by McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, the popular anti-hero is explored from his early appearances to his dominance in Marvel Comics today.
With over four decades of adventures tucked under his belt Wolverine’s popularity has only grown proving that a flawed superhero strikes a cord with the comic book and pop culture loving public.
1 Corinthians 16:13 - Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
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