Wolverine Appearances in Publication Order (1980-1982) v1.02

Starting in 1981, Wolverine began making more and more appearances in other series. As a result, this second installment of Wolverine appearances covers half the number of years as the first installment, but actually features more appearances. And because of this sudden influx, I will probably need to add, over time, some obscure appearances that I missed (feel free to point out any issues you think I missed by emailing me at DiG@typingmonkeys.com). Entries in red denote 'nonsense' appearances (such as Marvel's Fun and Games Magazine), appearances that are clearly for comedic purposes only (such as What the...?!), cover only appearances, and non-appearances that are frequently cited as geniune appearances.

I welcome any and all comments, questions and corrections, and I can be reached at DiG@typingmonkeys.com. And if you are from Marvel Comics and want to offer me a job writing (or are overwhelmed by my compulsive nature), please don't hesitate to give me a shout.

Frank Miller, Wolverine (Limited Series) #1.
© and ™  by Marvel Characters, Inc.

January 1980
--X-Men #129: Logan reads Hustler and Penthouse. Really.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.

February 1980
--X-Men #130: Wolverine is unconscious for the entire issue.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.
--Fun and Games Magazine #6: Trapped in Dr. Doom's Mirror Menace.

March 1980
--X-Men #131: "Sucker, you just made the biggest mistake of your life. And the last."
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.
--Fun and Games Magazine #7: Wolverine silhouette on Mt. Rushmore.

April 1980
--X-Men #132: My favorite Wolverine panel. Ever.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.

May 1980
--X-Men #133: "Ya want me, bub, then come and get me."
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.

June 1980
--X-Men #134: "Y'know, Cyke, we gotta stop meetin' like this."
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.

July 1980
--X-Men #135: The classic saga of the Dark Phoenix.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.
--Fun and Games Magazine #11: Wolverine makes the cover.

August 1980
--X-Men #136: "I gotta end this -- now! Permanently!"
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.
--Marvel Treasury Edition #26: Wolverine meets Hercules in over-sized format.
Reprinted in The Incredible Hulk and Wolverine.
--Fun and Games Magazine #12: Wolverine's first puzzle!

September 1980
--X-Men #137: One of the most shocking comics of its day.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.
--Fun and Games Magazine #13: Last issue and another Wolverine puzzle.

October 1980
--X-Men #138: The history of the X-Men as told at a funeral.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.

November 1980
--X-Men #139: Wolverine returns to Canada with a new costume.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.
--X-Men Annual #4: The X-Men travel to Hell.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.

December 1980
--X-Men #140: Wolverine's first flashback and a rematch with Wendigo.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.
--Marvel Team-Up #100: Frank Miller draws Wolverine for the first time in this brief cameo.

January 1981
--X-Men #141: The legendary Days of Future Past storyline begins.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.

February 1981
--Uncanny X-Men #142: Unbelievable issue. And the last great X-Men comic.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.

March 1981
--Uncanny X-Men #143: John Byrne's finale unfortunately is an 'Alien' rip-off.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.
--Dazzler #1: A friend of mine bought 200 copies when this came out. Heh.

April 1981
--Uncanny X-Men #144: Wolverine cameos as Cyclops takes center stage.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #2.
--Dazzler #2: To quote Shakespeare, "Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing." Ugh.
--ROM #17: The X-Men vs. ROM Spaceknight (at toy stores everywhere!).
--Spider-Woman #37: Minor Wolverine cameo.

May 1981
--Uncanny X-Men #145: Dr. Doom and Arcade.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.
--ROM #18: Surprisingly, not a bad X-Men crossover.

June 1981
--Uncanny X-Men #146: Only one page for Wolverine.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.

July 1981
--Uncanny X-Men #147: Another flashback. "Score one fer the 'Psycho'!"
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.
--Bizarre Adventures #27: Nightcrawler stars, Wolverine cameos.
--What If? #27: What If Phoenix Had Not Died? A mediocre comic would have been created.

August 1981
--Uncanny X-Men #148: "How many cases do you owe me now, anyway?"
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.
--Avengers Annual #10: Funny cameo and gorgeous artwork by Michael Golden.

September 1981
--Uncanny X-Men #149: "Find cover, Elf. We've got company."
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.

October 1981
--Uncanny X-Men #150: Magneto returns.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.

November 1981
--Uncanny X-Men #151: "Pun'kin, to my friends, the name's Logan."
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.
--X-Men Annual #5: "As ever, Logan. you are the soul of tact."
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.

December 1981
--Uncanny X-Men #152: Hellfire Club, and the un-deaths of two Hellfire henchmen.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.

January 1982
--Uncanny X-Men #153: Kitty's Fairy Tale. Not to be missed.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.
--Micronauts #37: Wolverine cameos as Nightcrawler teams up with the Micronauts.

February 1982
--Uncanny X-Men #154: Logan and Carol Danvers get reacquainted.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.
--What If? #31: What If Wolverine Had Killed the Hulk? The comic would suck.

March 1982
--Uncanny X-Men #155: "Back off, lady cat. I ain't in the mood."
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.

April 1982
--Uncanny X-Men #156: The Brood storyline starts to take off.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.
--The Death of Captain Marvel: Landmark graphic novel features almost every Marvel hero.

May 1982
--Uncanny X-Men #157: X-Men in Space!!!
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.
--Marvel Team-Up #117: A rather dumb story, but it has it's moments.
Reprinted in Marvel Tales #243.
--Fantastic Four Roast #1: "So who do I look like? Bob Hope?

June 1982
--Uncanny X-Men #158: Carol Danvers and Logan run a nifty op at the Pentagon.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.
--Marvel Team-Up #118: The first few pages are a lot of fun.
Reprinted in Marvel Tales #244.
--Contest of Champions #1: Marvel's first universe-wide mini-series.

July 1982
--Uncanny X-Men #159: The X-Men vs. Dracula. <sigh>
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.
--Contest of Champions #2: Wolverine barely appears in this dreadful mini-series.
--Marvel Fanfare #3: Savage Land and the return of Sauron.
--Avengers #221: Wolverine makes the cover and only appears on the cover of Time inside.

August 1982
--Uncanny X-Men #160: S'ym is Claremont's nod to Dave Sim's Cerebus.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.
--Contest of Champions #3: Wolverine vs. Black Panther as this mini-series thankfully ends.

September 1982
--Uncanny X-Men #161: Xavier is center stage as Wolverine cameos.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #3.
--Marvel Fanfare #4: Wolverine petting a purring Zabu is not to be missed.
--Wolverine (Limited Series) #1: "I'm the best there is at what I do. But what I do isn't very nice." Brilliant limited series by Claremont and Frank Miller.
Reprinted in Wolverine.
--Marvel Guide to Collecting Comics #1: Wolverine's on the cover.

October 1982
--Uncanny X-Men #162: Wolverine stars in this truly classic Brood story.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #4.
--Wolverine (Limited Series) #2: "They were good. I'm the best."
Reprinted in Wolverine.
--Marvel Team-Up Annual #7: The ending redeems this ridiculous plot.
--X-Men and Teen Titans #1: Wolverine vs. Terminator is priceless.

November 1982
--Uncanny X-Men #163: The Brood storyline builds with terrific conflict for Wolverine.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #4.
--Wolverine (Limited Series) #3: "I am a man, Shingen. Not a beast. A man."
Reprinted in Wolverine.
--X-Men Annual #6: Dracula returns. Wolverine shines at the end.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #4.

December 1982
--Uncanny X-Men #164: Cockrum's final issue and Wolverine reveals a big secret.
Reprinted in Essential X-Men #4.
--Wolverine (Limited Series) #4: "Shingen. Am I worthy now?"
Reprinted in Wolverine.
--Magik (Limited Series) #1: Brief retelling of Uncanny X-Men #160.
--Incredible Hulk #278: The Marvel universe attends the Hulk's presidential pardon.

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