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'''Wolverine''' ('''Logan''', later revealed to have been born '''James Howlett''') is a [[fictional character]], a [[Marvel Comics]] [[superhero]], and member of the [[X-Men]]. The character first appeared on the last page of ''[[Hulk (comics)|Incredible Hulk]] #180'' (October, [[1974]]), with a full introduction in the following issue, Hulk #181 (November, 1974). In the [[1990s]], he rose from relative obscurity to become a household name; he may be Marvel Comics' second most-popular character, after [[Spider-Man]].

A [[mutant (fictional)|mutant]], Wolverine heals quickly, possesses animal-like senses and reflexes, and has three adamamantium claws the length of eaheach forearmonforearm on each hand that retract into his forearms. The claws -- and his entire skeleton -- are laced with the unbreakable metal [[alloy]] [[adamantium]].

Wolverine's fierce nature helped forge the mould for [[comic book]] [[anti-hero]]es. His willingness to use deadly force, his efforts to come to terms with his questionable past and his [[angst]]-filled inner conflicts have become standard for anti-heroes. The character is an unparalleled master of combat who will not hesitate to meet lethal force in kind.