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Ever wonder why Wolverine's so angry? Spoiler: his childhood was WORSE than yours.
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Wolverine: Origin (2013)

Tragic backstory pornCanadian gothicClaws finally explained

Overview

AnimationActionScience Fiction

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.

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Standout Aspects

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.

Best for:Solo: Brood alone with snacks, preferably in the rain.·Rewatch: After Logan (2017) for maximum devastation.·Binge: Marvel animated marathon — this is the sad sandwich filling.
Heads up:Violence: Child witnesses parental death; first claws emergence is gruesome.·Emotional: Rose's fate will wreck you. Bring tissues.
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Director

Carl Upsdell

ReleasedJul 9, 2013
Runtime1h 11m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Budget$150·Revenue$3.7K
Marvel Knights

Top Cast

Michael Dobson

Michael Dobson

Old Man Howlett / Smitty / Billy / Cowboy / Beard Guy (voice)

Brian Drummond

Brian Drummond

Thomas Logan (voice)

Alessandro Juliani

Alessandro Juliani

James Howlett / Constable #1 / Nobby / Brown Coat Guy (voice)

Kelly Sheridan

Kelly Sheridan

Mrs. Hopkins / Elizabeth Howlett / Mary (voice)

Sebastian Spence

Sebastian Spence

John Howlett Jr. (voice)

Sam Vincent

Sam Vincent

Dog Logan / Cookie Malone / Kenneth (voice)

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Trivia

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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