Wolverine: Weapon X

Barry Windsor-Smith both wrote and illustrated this single-issue Marvel series from 2007, a prestige-format reimagining of Wolverine’s brutal origin as a government weapon. Expanding on the character’s iconic backstory, it delves into the psychological and physical torment of the Weapon X program with Windsor-Smith’s signature, visceral detail. Though a standalone release, its powerful, self-contained narrative has made it a defining exploration of Wolverine’s early trauma.