Wolverine #104

In "The Emperor of the Realm of Grief," Wolverine teams up with Elektra as they journey to Gateway, seeking answers about the growing threat of Onslaught. There, they witness a pivotal moment from the past—Xavier’s decision to shut down Magneto’s mind after the mutant’s brutal extraction of adamantium from Wolverine—revealing how the seeds of Onslaught were first sown. Written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Val Semeiks, with inks by Chad Hunt, colors by Joe Rosas and Malibu, and lettering by Richard Starkings and Comicraft, this 1996 issue delivers a haunting, character-driven exploration of legacy and consequence. The cover by Val Semeiks and Chad Hunt captures the weight of that revelation in stark, evocative detail.