Collects Wolverine #1-4 [Author]; Uncanny X-Men #172 [Author]; #173.

The most popular member of the X-Men goes solo when Wolverine travels to Japan, testing his honor and risking his life for the only woman he has ever loved.

“He’s the best there is at what he does—but what he does isn’t very nice. Feeling the urge to cut loose, Wolverine travels to Madripoor—an East Indian island full of pirates, cutthroats and smugglers... just the way Logan likes it! There’s he’ll take on ruthless crime lord Roche, meet the cunning Tyger Tiger, wield the mystical Black Blade, battle superhuman enforcers Roughouse and Bloodsport, and contend with drug kingpin Nguyen Ngoc Coy and his niece—the former New Mutant known as Karma! Plus: The Hulk comes to town, a formative battle with Sabretooth is revealed, and Wolverine hunts for the Gehenna Stone! Guest-starring Jessica Drew, A.K.A. Spider-Woman!”—Back cover.

Widely considered to be one of the best comic book story arcs ever created, Chris Claremont and Frank Miller's 'Wolverine' defined the character for the modern age of comics. As the inspiration for the adamantium-enhanced heroes latest blockbuster movie, this classic volume is an essential companion-piece for 'Wolverine' fans old and new.

Wolverine stumbles into trouble in Madripoor as he tries to find out why an aquaintance of his was killed.

MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN--the creators behind the monumental CIVIL WAR--bring us the most important WOLVERINE story of the 21st century. Nobody knows what happened on the night the heroes fell. All we know is that they disappeared and evil triumphed and the bad guys have been calling the shots ever since. What happened to Wolverine is the biggest mystery of all. For 50 years, no one has heard hide nor hair from him...and in his place stands an old man called Logan. A man concerned only about his family. A man pushed to the brink by the HULK GANG. A man forced to help an old friend--the blind archer, HAWKEYE--drive three thousand miles to secure his family's safety. Get ready for the ride of your life, Logan. Wolverine (2003) #66-72 & Wolverine: Old Man Logan Giant-Size.

Wolverine and Japan go way back. In the Land of the Rising Sun, he's taken on the Yakuza and the Hand, overcome personal tragedies, and fought some of his fiercest battles. Now, he'll have to do all those things - and more - all at once! An offshoot of the Hand has orchestrated a war with the Yakuza, attempting to assume control of all crime in Japan. They've already resurrected and recruited two of Wolverine's oldest and deadliest foes, but the key to their plan lies with the late Silver Samurai's teenage son - and the Hand has kidnapped his girlfriend to convince him to cooperate. Unfortunately for everyone, his girlfriend is Wolverine'sadopted daughter, Amiko. It's about to get messy! COLLECTING: Wolverine 300-304

Contains various stories featuring Wolverine.

For decades, Wolverine's shadowy past has been shrouded in mystery. But before he was the savage mainstay of the X-Men, before he was a tormented secret agent codenamed Weapon X, even before he was a barroom brawler in the wilds of Canada...he was a child. And now, in this landmark event, Marvel reveals all! The birth and childhood of young James Howlett...the secrets and intrigue of his family history...the first struggle with his subconscious savagery that culminated in tragedy...and how James' flight from everything he once knew led to the forging of the man known as Logan! COLLECTING: Origin 1-6

Collects Wolverine (1982) #1-4, Uncanny X-Men (1981) #172-173. Chris Claremont and Frank Miller's character-defining Wolverine tale! Logan's vacation from the X-Men is interrupted when he discovers that his beloved, Mariko Yashida, has been married off by her criminal father Lord Shingen! When Shingen humiliates Wolverine in front of Mariko, the hero loses heart, drowning his sorrows in beer, bar fights…and the arms of wild assassin Yukio. But when betrayal strikes from an unexpected source, can Wolverine reclaim his honor and rescue Mariko and himself from Shingen's trap? Then, the X-Men travel to Japan to rejoin their wayward teammate - but Viper and the Silver Samurai want to guarantee that the mutants' story won't have a happy ending. Secrets, shockers and broken hearts await in Wolverine's legendary first solo adventure - now packed with extras including original art, rare covers and more!