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Wolverine: First Class #9 cover
Cover: Salva Espín & Karl Kesel

Wolverine: First Class #9

Jan 2009 · Marvel · 2.99 USD
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“Koan”

In "Koan," Wolverine faces his most primal challenge yet when Sabretooth captures Kitty Pryde, forcing him to seek help from Shang Chi to control his rage. Written by Fred Van Lente and illustrated by Francis Portela, with colors by Ulises Arreola and letters by Joe Caramagna, this issue explores the clash of instinct and discipline as Wolverine discovers that the lessons he resists may be his greatest strength. The cover, by Salva Espín and Karl Kesel, captures the intensity of the moment.

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writer Fred Van Lente · artist, inker Francis Portela · colorist Ulises Arreola · letterer VC's Joe Caramagna · cover Salva Espín, Karl Kesel

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artist, inker Francis Portela
cover pencils Salva Espín
cover inks Karl Kesel

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Sabretooth has captured Kitty Pryde and Wolverine asks Shang Chi to help him keep his bestial side in check for the upcoming battle. Disgusted by the "training" he receives from the martial arts master, Wolverine tracks down Sabretooth but finds that the things he has learned actually help him beat his archenemy quickly and with a calm state of mind.

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