Wolverine is the best there is at what he does--although of course, what he does isn’t very nice. But long before he was a member of the X-Men, a tormented experiment of the Weapon X project, or even a savage bar brawler known as Logan, he was simply a young boy. What incredible forces created this man, the world’s greatest killing machine? For years, Wolverine has searched desperately for answers from his past, from the wilds of the Canadian wilderness to the teeming cities of Japan and beyond. And despite his perseverance and longing for the truth, he remains an enigma to himself and those around him. But, in this landmark event, Marvel reveals all: The birth and childhood of young James Howlett…the intriguing secrets of his family history…and the tragedy that changed everything. Welcome to the greatest story never told.
Writing
Finally answers 'who the hell is James Howlett?'
Acting
Alessandro Juliani's voice work ages James from fragile boy to killer.
Direction
Upsdell stages the Weapon X-era trauma with surprising restraint.
Director
Carl Upsdell
Michael Dobson
Old Man Howlett / Smitty / Billy / Cowboy / Beard Guy (voice)
Brian Drummond
Thomas Logan (voice)
Alessandro Juliani
James Howlett / Constable #1 / Nobby / Brown Coat Guy (voice)
Kelly Sheridan
Mrs. Hopkins / Elizabeth Howlett / Mary (voice)
Sebastian Spence
John Howlett Jr. (voice)
Sam Vincent
Dog Logan / Cookie Malone / Kenneth (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This adapts the 2001-2002 comic 'Origin' that Marvel kept secret for years, finally revealing Wolverine's name was James Howlett.
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