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Cover: David Finch & Norm Rapmund

Wolverine #173

Apr 2002 · Marvel · 2.25 USD; 3.75 CAD
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In "The Logan Files Part 1," Wolverine faces a devastating assault on his past when Lady Deathstrike and Omega Red systematically target his closest allies. Stripped of his powers by a sudden, mysterious blast tied to the Weapon X project, he’s left vulnerable as his world begins to unravel—just as the true source of the attack starts to reveal itself. Written by Frank Tieri and illustrated by Sean Chen, with inks by Norm Rapmund and colors by Raymund Lee, this issue features a striking cover by David Finch and Norm Rapmund.

Contains 2 stories
The Logan Files Part 1
17 pp · Superhero
WolverineNightcrawlerShamanGuardian [James MacDonald Hudson]Heather HudsonYukioAmikoCyclopsThe DirectorAgent Brent JacksonLeechLady Deathstrike (villain)Omega Red (villain)Sabretooth (cameo)Omega Red (cameo)Vermin (cameo)Bloodscream [Bloodsport] (cameo)Mister X (cameo)

In "The Logan Files Part 1," Wolverine finds himself stripped of his powers just as Lady Deathstrike and Omega Red launch a brutal campaign against his closest allies. With his friends under siege and his mutant abilities gone, Wolverine must rely on old instincts and the help of Nightcrawler, Shaman, Guardian, and others to survive—before the full scope of the Weapon X project's betrayal is revealed.

Laying the Groundwork
5 pp · Superhero
Alpha Flight [SasquatchPuckAuroraSnowbird]GUESTS: The DirectorAgent Brent Jackson

In "Laying the Groundwork," Sasquatch rushes to investigate the crash of Hudson's plane, leaving a wounded Aurora behind as he sets out to find them. With Aurora captured and taken to Weapon X, the fate of the team hangs in the balance.

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CGC 9.8 · 27 in census $129*
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $60*
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Full credits

artist Sean Chen
letterer RS
cover pencils David Finch
cover inks Norm Rapmund

Reprints

Reprinted in Wolverine #111 (2003), Colecção Wolverine #3 (2004), Wolverine: The Return of Weapon X #[nn] (2013), Weapon X: The Return Omnibus #[nn] (2018), Wolverine Epic Collection #15 (2025), Wolverine and Deadpool #107

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