First Look: Marvel Releases a Glimpse of WOLVERINE #50, the Finale of Benjamin Percy’s Epic Run

Writer Benjamin Percy’s monumental run on Wolverine ends this May with issue #50, capping off Percy’s cumulative 130-issue+, seven-year stretch as a steward of the X-Man. The issue also coincides with another milestone for the character: Wolverine’s 50^th anniversary year, 50 years since his first appearance in The Incredible Hulk #180-181. And in anticipation of the occasion, Marvel has just released details and art from issue #50 to sate readers’ appetites before this final chapter of Percy, Victor LaVelle, Geoff Shaw, and Cory Smith’s “Sabretooth War” goes on sale.

In addition to closing out that epic confrontation between Logan and Sabretooth, Percy and artist Javi Fernández will give us a story that reflects on Wolverine’s history and staying power. And we’ll get a story from legendary Wolverine writer Larry Hama featuring Wolvie and his buddy Jubilee.

As for his feelings on ending his Wolverine run, Percy had this to say:

Fifty issues of Wolverine is a hell of a lot to be thankful for. But the math gets hairier when I do some accounting. I’ve actually been writing Logan — in the audio drama, in X-Force and Wolverine and all the crossovers and spin-off events — for seven years, twenty episodes, and a hundred thirty-ish issues. That’s a whole lot of SNIKT. That’s a big part of my life and career, and I feel nothing but gratitude for the experience. I can’t believe I’ve been lucky enough to serve as the custodian of a character who is so important to me. Thanks, bubs, for joining the mayhem.

Join Wolverine, Benjamin, and the whole creative team when Wolverine #50 goes on sale Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from Marvel Comics. Check out the press release Marvel dropped today, along with art from the issue!

Marking the milestone 50^th issue of Benjamin Percy’s run and hitting stands during Wolverine’s 50^th anniversary year, next month’s WOLVERINE #50 will be one of the character’s most pivotal issues ever! In anticipation of this landmark issue, fans can check out never-before-seen artwork from each story now.

Packed with bonus material, the giant-size issue presents the explosive final chapter of Percy, Victor LaValle, Geoff Shaw, and Cory Smith’s 10-part epic “Sabretooth War” storyline plus a story co-starring Jubilee from legendary Wolverine scribe Larry Hama and a special sneak peek at Wolverine’s upcoming adventures in the From the Ashes era!

Having masterfully guided Logan over the last few years, Benjamin Percy will also bid farewell to the character in WOLVERINE #50. After closing out Wolverine’s Krakoan age adventures in the main story, Percy will team up with artist Javi Fernández in a special send-off that explores Wolverine’s incredible legacy.

On closing out his run, Percy shared, “Fifty issues of Wolverine is a hell of a lot to be thankful for. But the math gets hairier when I do some accounting. I’ve actually been writing Logan — in the audio drama, in X-Force and Wolverine and all the crossovers and spin-off events — for seven years, twenty episodes, and a hundred thirty-ish issues. That’s a whole lot of SNIKT. That’s a big part of my life and career, and I feel nothing but gratitude for the experience. I can’t believe I’ve been lucky enough to serve as the custodian of a character who is so important to me. Thanks, bubs, for joining the mayhem.”

The Sabretooth War concludes in the way it began – a violent, bloody battle – but WHO will be left standing? Preorder WOLVERINE #50 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.