Wolverine: The Origin

In 2001, Marvel finally told the long-suppressed origin of its most enigmatic mutant with Wolverine: The Origin, a six-issue miniseries that pulled back the curtain on the childhood of James Howlett. Written by Bill Jemas, Joe Quesada, and Paul Jenkins, with moody, evocative art by Andy Kubert, the story unfolds in the late 19th century, introducing key figures like the brutal Dog Logan, the nurturing Rose, and the cold patriarch Mr. Howlett. This series matters because it grounded Wolverine’s mythos in a tragic, human past, reshaping how fans understood the character for years to come.