Wolverine: Creating Marvel's Legendary Mutant: Four Decades of Astonishing Comics Art

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Explore over forty-five years of Wolverine with this deluxe comic art book, featuring exclusive content from the creators who have brought the ferocious character to life. Since he first appeared in the pages of The Incredible Hulk #180 in 1974, Marvel Comics' Wolverine has become one of the most popular super heroes of all time, stealing the hearts of millions with his gruff Canadian charm and no-nonsense attitude. Now, for the first time ever, Wolverine: Creating Marvel's Legendary Mutant presents a comprehensive look at the the wild history of this savage mutant-diving deep into both the behind-the-scenes evolution of the character and showcasing the striking art of Wolverine comics. Highlighting iconic covers and stunning panel art in a deluxe format, this book also features exclusive interviews with legendary Marvel Comics creators. Covering everything from Wolverine's iconic adamantium-plated claws to his integral history with X-Men, this exceptional volume offers fans the chance to discover their favorite Marvel hero in a whole new light, making it a must-have addition to any comic collector's shelf.

Mike Avila is the author of The Art and Making of Aquaman and is an Emmy Award-winning TV producer and journalist who has worked for NBC, CBS, and ABC, to name just a few. As a digital journalist, he has covered the entertainment industry, writing about film, television, and comic books for outlets such as Yahoo, MSNBC.com, SFX and The Hollywood Reporter. His writing was also published in the book, Life's Little Mysteries.