Marvel Announces Wolverine: Origins

DevilzFan · Jan 4, 2006

Yay...another book with Wolverine

On the bright side, at least he's back in the good brown and yellow costume.

With his memory restored, a new chapter has clearly begun in the life of Marvel’s Wolverine, and in April, the new chapter leads to a new book.

Literally.

As Marvel Editor in Chief Joe Quesada hinted at in last Friday’s Joe Fridays, something new in the air for Wolverine in early 2006 – specifically, a new series, Wolverine: Origins, which will run alongside the regular Wolverine series.

The new series will spin from the cliffhanger in March’s Wolverine #40, and will, according to editor Axel Alonso, see the Candaian mutant return to his brown costume…among other things. “In the aftermath of House of M, Logan has regained his memory,” Alonso said. “He knows his past -- all of it. Armed with a clearer sense of who he is, why he is, and who done him wrong, Logan’s got a whole new set of priorities. Wolverine: Origins will see Logan don his brown costume and embark on a private mission to set wrongs right, get some revenge, deal with some demons, rekindle some lost relationships, and come to terms with major revelations about the complicated tapestry of his origin…and the patterns he seems doomed to repeat.

“In short, fans should expect major revelations about Wolverine’s past.”

The new series will be the character’s third ongoing at Marvel, with the first ongoing running from 1988 – 2003, and the current series picking up in 2003. It will also mark the first time the publisher has had two series starring Wolverine running simultaneously. Given that the series will be an exploration of Wolverine’s past, Alonso said that, under his watch, no stone will be left unturned.

“Long-time readers should feel validated because the creative team has painstakingly researched Logan’s entire history and created connective tissue between the seemingly disparate periods in Logan’s life. Major questions will be answered. How do you kill an indestructible man? Why do the women in Logan’s life die? When did he really first encounter the Weapon X program?”

What Alonso said in so many words, Quiesada explained in no uncertain terms: Origins is canon, and will look back to Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert Origin miniseries. “Think of what happened in the original Origin miniseries as Chapter One, and then Wolverine: Origins as all the following chapters – except we’re gonna give ‘em to you in no particular order! Each chapter of the series will give another piece of the puzzle so fans should expect some serious globe-hopping -- from Japan to Madripoor -- and flashback stories that will fill in that gap in time between what happened in Origin and today.”

Marvel declined to name the Wolverine: Origins creative team at this time, saying that the artist and writer will be named soon.

edited to clarify that Wolverine: Origins is a new ongoing series in addition to Marvel's regular Wolverine series.
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Switchblade · Jan 4, 2006

$10 says it'll suck.

Brandon · Jan 4, 2006

So, then what will the other Wolverine book be about.Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of 'ol Wolvie, but even this has me scratching my head as to why can't the normal Wolverine book be going into his origins.

tapestry100 · Jan 4, 2006

it has me scratching my head wondering how in the hell one character can be in so many books at the same time?

i know he's one of marvel's top characters, but the suspension of disbelief is really rather thin on this - he's a regular in his own series, numerous x-men series, new avengers, guest-starring in mulitple other series, and now yet /another/ solo series? - personally i'd rather see this just done in the regular series and leave it at that

Frequency · Jan 4, 2006

Why do the women in Logan’s life die?
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I really don't see how this is going to relate to Wolverine finding out his origins at all... at least, not in a way that's not ******ed.

What I'm more interested in is what the significance of the brown suit is? I mean, they're all like "Wolverine's got his memories back! Brown costume ho!" but what is the deal with it?

i know he's one of marvel's top characters, but the suspension of disbelief is really rather thin on this - he's a regular in his own series, numerous x-men series, new avengers, guest-starring in mulitple other series, and now yet /another/ solo series? - personally i'd rather see this just done in the regular series and leave it at that
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I think they mean for this to take place after the origins and endings story arc but before the next one. They've gotten a lot better with the "Wolverine all over the place" thing too. He hasn't been in Uncanny in months, and in New Avengers he's not there a lot of the time either.

Primal · Jan 4, 2006

WAY, DILLON NAMED AS WOLVERINE: ORIGINS TEAM

Yesterday saw the announcement of a new, ongoing Wolverine series with the April debut of Wolverine: Origins, and today? Marvel has confirmed for Newsarama that Daniel Way and Steve Dillon will be the creative team on the new series, and Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada will be the series cover artist.

The pairing will mark the fourth project for the team, having previously collaborated on Bullseye: Greatest Hits, Punisher vs. Bullseye, and Supreme Power: Nighthawk.

As Way explained to Newsarama, the storyline coming up in Origin is in fact, what he had originally plotted out for the main Wolverine series, where the post House of M exploration of Wolverine’s past has begun with the five part “Origins and Endings.”

The shift and subsequent launch of a new series came as a result, Way said, of some of the coming events in the next 12-18 months. “The decision was made to shunt it over to its own title so that we could tell our story without having to make allowances for crossovers. This is a big story - it needs, and deserves, its own space. Also, we introduce early on that everyone is either already compromised or would become compromised by Logan involving them. For him to do what needs to be done, it is essential that he rolls solo on this one.”

As for Way’s gut reaction to the notion that his story was seen as something strong enough to launch into its own series… “Well, as geeky as it sounds, I was honored,” Way said. “This is one of Marvel's top two characters, so getting the green light to go ahead meant a great deal to me. I'm confident, however, that I'll nail this one - I've been laying out the story for over a year now, cross-checking facts, keeping an eye on continuity, networking with other writers…in short, I've done my homework. To tell you the truth, I feel like the cat that ate the canary because only I and three other people on the planet know where this is all going…but only I know how it's going to get there.”

Way also commented on the non-sequential nature of Wolverine’s exploration of his past, saying of the series’ start: “We start where Logan starts - which, obviously, isn’t at the beginning. He just got a century’s worth of memories dumped into his head so, just like anyone facing an overwhelming workload, he’s going to have to prioritize. Keep two things in mind: 1.) Due to the fact that we’re dealing with so much ‘lost time,’ the trail has gone extremely cold in most cases…therefore, he has to work backward; and 2.) There are those who have every reason to want Logan ‘back on the leash,’ so he needs to stay a step ahead of them in order to continue on his quest.

"Oh, and one other thing: Just because Logan has his memories back, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he has all the answers.”

Jumping in and telling the origin story that virtually dozens of Marvel writers Marvel writer have touched, added to, or played with over the years isn’t something to do without preparation, as Way mentioned earlier. Elaborating further, he brought his research down to earth a little.

“I’d be setting myself up if I said that I’ve read everything Wolverine-related every published…but I can say that I’ve come damn close. The goal of this series is to not simply recount his past, but to explain it…so, yes, I will link up the different stories. Believe it or not, there already are patterns and systems of control imposed on his timeline…ironically, it was the disparities that helped me see these patterns.”

And speaking of the patters he’s found, Way said that he’s going to get a little meta in his explorations, adding some rationale behind the fact that Wolverine does seem to pop up everywhere in the Marvel Universe. “Why is Logan always in the right place at the right time?” Way asked, rhetorically. “Why do the women he loves always seem to die? But, while we're going to be exploring Logan's past - and explaining it - at the same time, pushing him forward on his quest for revenge…but revenge against whom? Short answer: Everyone. No one is innocent.”

Tied into Wolverine’s “right place/right time” nature which can lead to slight to moderate overexposure, Marvel did confirm that, beginning in June, Wolverine will not be a part of the two X-Men teams (X-Men and Uncanny, though he will be appearing in Astonishing).

Last but not least, Way stressed that the series – which will lean on as much a personal journey as a physical one - will be that much stronger thanks to the addition of Dillon.

“What Steve brings to the table = and this isn’t just my opinion, this is what all of his fans already know - is the ability to convey characterization in razor-sharp detail. This comes from several factors, not the least of which is his impeccable visual storytelling. The added bonus - and this is what makes him perfect for this particular Wolverine story - is that Steve draws bad-ass mother____ers like no one else. This series focuses on a man with a century-long ____-list who happens to have both the ability and the stone-cold determination to make everyone on that list pay in full…to have anyone other than Steve Dillon illustrate it would just be stupid.”
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Source: Newsarama

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Neomarsala · Jan 4, 2006

Sounds, interesting. I might give it a shot.

Switchblade · Jan 4, 2006

Tied into Wolverine’s “right place/right time” nature which can lead to slight to moderate overexposure, Marvel did confirm that, beginning in June, Wolverine will not be a part of the two X-Men teams (X-Men and Uncanny, though he will be appearing in Astonishing).
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Woohoo!

Brandon · Jan 4, 2006

Well then, seems like they want to pull back on how much Wolverine shows up. Cool.

Spartan-117 · Jan 4, 2006

Excellent. I'm a self confessed Wolverine junkie but I'm glad they're pulling back on how much he shows up for the sake of everyone else's enjoyment.

Wreckgar · Jan 4, 2006

2 things just sold me on this book

#1 - Daniel Way
#2 - Steve Dillon

wheeljack01 · Jan 4, 2006

I might give this a chance. I like the use of the brown costume. That Quesada cover rules all!

Primal · Jan 5, 2006

Yet more news!

MICHAEL TURNER PROVIDES VARIANT COVER FOR WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #1

Making it three in a row, Marvel today announced that, along with Joe Quesada, Michael Turner will join the Wolverine: Origins team, at least for the first issue, providing the variant cover for issue #1.

“This cover was a blast to draw!” Turner said in a statement. “I studied the classic character and drew several layouts only to go back to the very first layout sketched. I had also just seen King Kong so the primal rage I tried to express with this piece was still on my mind. That's all the credit I'm taking because Peter's Steigerwald colors knocked this one over the fence! His visceral textures and color choices blew me away!!!”

Turner also ended with the tease: “I am really looking forward to drawing Wolvie again sometime soon...”

The Turner/Quesada covers for issue #1 will ship in a 50/50 split. Quesada will remain as the series’ regular cover artist.
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Switchblade · Jan 5, 2006

I like Michael Turner. He's really talented. I loved the Supergirl arc from Superman & Batman that he illustrated (except for Kara's creepy huge eyes). All in all, he's a good artist.

But that cover looks like ass.

Wreckgar · Jan 5, 2006

Switchblade said:

I like Michael Turner. He's really talented. I loved the Supergirl arc from Superman & Batman that he illustrated (except for Kara's creepy huge eyes). All in all, he's a good artist.

But that cover looks like ass.
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I'll second this. I love Turner's art. I was drooling over it at last year's comic con. So much so that I think I'll buy a page this year with my tax return. (and I don't mean part of it) But that cover is pretty bad.

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