Wolverine: Prodigal Son

In 2009, Random House published Wolverine: Prodigal Son, a single-issue graphic novel that reimagines the iconic clawed mutant as a young martial artist in modern Japan. Written by Antony Johnston and illustrated by Wilson Tortosa, this standalone story explores a fresh, manga-influenced take on Wolverine's origins, stripped of the X-Men and set in a world of dojos and ancient rivalries. It stands as a unique, self-contained entry in Wolverine's extensive publishing history, offering a compact, visually dynamic alternate starting point for the character.