Wolverine Battles the Incredible Hulk #1

Jan 1989 · Marvel · 4.95 USD; 5.95 CAD

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This 1989 Marvel collection reprints the classic early encounters between Wolverine and the Hulk, including their first meeting from The Incredible Hulk #181 and the subsequent rematch from The Incredible Hulk #182. The volume also features additional material from Wolverine's early appearances, showcasing the feral mutant's first major solo showdown with the green goliath. Stan Lee provides the introductory framing for this battle-focused compilation, which captures the raw power and adamantium-clawed ferocity that defined Wolverine's initial rise to prominence.

In Wolverine Battles the Incredible Hulk #1 (1989), the Hulk’s search for solitude in the Canadian wilderness takes a dark turn when he’s drawn to a mysterious cave tied to the ancient curse of the Wendigo. With the mutant Wolverine sent in by the Canadian government to deal with the Hulk’s latest appearance, tensions rise as a desperate sister and her brother’s legacy seek to use the Hulk as a vessel to undo a terrible transformation—only for the Wendigo himself to awaken. Written by Len Wein and illustrated by Herb Trimpe, with cover art by Trimpe, this issue blends supernatural mystery with brute-force action in a standout clash of two legends.

Contains 3 stories

And the Wind Howls...Wendigo!

18 pp · Superhero

Hulk [Bruce Banner]Marie CartierGeorges BaptisteThunderbolt RossBetty RossGlen TalbotWendigo [Paul Cartier] (villain)Wolverine (cameo, last panel)

When the Hulk seeks solitude in the Canadian wilderness, he's pulled toward a hidden cave tied to the tragic legacy of the Wendigo. Marie Cartier and her brother Georges attempt to harness the creature’s power to heal their cursed kin, but their magic falters just as the Wendigo—Paul Cartier—awakens. With the Hulk stirring from his trance and the Canadian government sending Wolverine to track the Hulk, tensions explode as ancient magic collides with unstoppable strength.

And Now...The Wolverine

18 pp · Superhero

Hulk [Bruce Banner]WolverineMarie CartierGeorges Baptiste [becomes Wendigo]Wendigo [becomes Paul Cartier] (villain)

In a high-stakes clash of brute strength and feral instinct, Wolverine joins forces with the Hulk to stop the rampaging Wendigo. But when the monster falls, the uneasy alliance shatters as Wolverine turns on his former ally. With Marie Cartier pushing forward with her plan to transfer the Wendigo’s power, the weight of guilt drives Georges Baptiste to make a desperate choice—transforming himself into the beast to save his friend Paul Cartier.

At the Sign of the Lion

6 pp · Superhero

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