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Snikt! Glad ya asked, true believer β€” the origin of ol' Wolverine is a fascinating tale of Marvel Bullpen magic!

Who Created Wolverine?

Wolverine was created by writer Roy Thomas, who came up with the concept, and artist John Romita Sr., who designed the character's distinctive look and costume. Writer Len Wein then developed him further and wrote his first full appearance, with artist Herb Trimpe bringing him to life on the page. Wolverine debuted in The Incredible Hulk #181 (1974) as a feisty Canadian government agent sent to battle the Hulk β€” and the rest is history! He was later reimagined as a member of the All-New, All-Different X-Men by Len Wein and Dave Cockrum in Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975), which cemented his place as one of Marvel's most beloved characters.

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