Wolverine origin paul jenkins7/7/2023 ![]() ![]() He considered a good enough story would have the opposite effect. ![]() ![]() Jemas discovered an entrenched editorial opinion that relating an origin story would destroy the mystique of the character, and by extension undermine the X-Men franchise. Furthermore it would be an ideal project to capitalise on the recent release of the first X-Men film.Īt that point, despite his long career and numerous appearances, little was known of Logan’s past beyond his name, nature, longevity and his powers of a rapid healing factor and retractable claws. He considered any valid reason for concealment had long since passed, and continuing to maintain a mystery was depriving Marvel of the financial windfall that disclosure would bring. It was a matter that puzzled Bill Jemas when he was appointed Publisher of Marvel Comics in 2000. In over 25 years since his introduction Wolverine’s popularity had grown to a level where he was a major property, yet the full extent of his origin had never been revealed. ![]()
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