Wolverineis one of Marvel ’s most democratic case , but his best story might actually have been partially inspired by DC Comics legendJoe Kubert . Wolverine became popular with fan during Chris Claremont and John Byrne ’s watershed run onX - Men , to the point where he was finally given his own self - titled miniseries in 1982 . But the unknown hero of thatWolverineseries might just be Joe Kubert , intimately know for his study on DC characters like Sgt . Rock and Hawkman .

Appearing alongside Adam Kubert at the “ Wolverine : 60 - yr Anniversary ” panel at Dragon Con 2024,Wolverineinker Joe Rubenstein explained the influence of Adam ’s Father of the Church Joe Kubert on himself and pencilerFrank Miller for that originative 1982 miniseries .

“ When I had gone to the San Diego Con , I had bought a mickle of your father’s(Joe Kubert’s)books , ” Rubenstein explicate to Kubert . Rubenstein then showed them to Frank Miller while the two were catching a plane drive home from the formula , andthe two artists were inspired by the work of a master when prepping their landmarkWolverineseries .

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WolverineOwes A Debt to the Great Joe Kubert

Rubenstein move on to detail how Joe Kubert ’s piece of work became something of a guide for him and Miller when they began work on the first soloWolverineseries with writer Christ Claremont :

“ I think that ’s how the storytelling and the layout in the issue went , with Frank thinking about your father , because there ’s a brace of half - assed versions of your father ’s employment we strain to do . There ’s a shot of Wolverine where he ’s the full distance of the page , and he ’s amaze the Enemy Ace collar on him . ”

Awash with noir - like shadow and a realistic ink - line , it ’s for sure well-fixed to see howJoe Kubert ’s work regulate Miller and Rubenstein when they were crafting the fine art for the 1982Wolverineseries .

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Although well known as a DC creative person , Joe Kubert also did some work for Marvel , include a memorable run onPunisher : War Zone .

Best known for his work on DC Comics World War II heroes such as Sgt Rock and Enemy Ace , Joe Kubert ’s career actually beganall the way back in the Golden Age , when he got his first job as an inker at only 12 year old . Kubert would eventually become one of the top artist at DC , develop work on the WWII line of books as well as the Silver Age revamp of Hawkman . Kubert served as an editor and director of publication for DC , and would finally set up the very first schooling for funny book artist , the Joe Kubert School for Cartoon and Graphic Design in 1976 .

Joe Kubert Is a True Master of Comic Book Art

Joe Kubert ’s bequest looms large over the comic book industry , whether through the influence he had on generations of creators or the many grad of the Kubert School who became professional artists . It ’s interesting to memorize that the firstWolverineminiseries also directly bears Kubert ’s influence . It was also hearten to see Rubenstein express this to Kubert ’s son Adam , as Rubenstein said , “ I was trying to do your dad , and so was Frank . ” By give homage to DClegendJoe Kubert , the Godhead wind up tell one of the greatestWolverinestories of all time .

germ : Joe Rubenstein , “ Michigander : 50 - Year Anniversary , ” Dragon Con 2024

The human mutant Wolverine ( a.k.a . Logan ) was stand James Howlett , hallow with a superhuman healing factor , senses , and physiology . subjugate himself to experiment to augment his skeleton in the closet and chela with adamantium , Logan is as deadly as he is reckless , impulsive , and abruptly - temper . cause him the X - Men ’s wild and deadliest extremity , and one of Marvel Comics ' openhanded stars . He ’s play in Fox and Marvel ’s movie franchises by Hugh Jackman .

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Wolverine cover by Frank Miller.

The human mutant Wolverine (a.k.a. Logan) was born James Howlett, blessed with a superhuman healing factor, senses, and physiology. Subjecting himself to experimentation to augment his skeleton and claws with adamantium, Logan is as deadly as he is reckless, impulsive, and short-tempered. Making him the X-Men’s wildest and deadliest member, and one of Marvel Comics' biggest stars. He’s played in Fox and Marvel’s movie franchises by Hugh Jackman.

Wolverine i’m the best there is at what i do but what i do isn’t very nice

Wolverine in Comic Art by Leinil Yu

The human mutant Wolverine (a.k.a. Logan) was born James Howlett, blessed with a superhuman healing factor, senses, and physiology. Subjecting himself to experimentation to augment his skeleton and claws with adamantium, Logan is as deadly as he is reckless, impulsive, and short-tempered. Making him the X-Men’s wildest and deadliest member, and one of Marvel Comics' biggest stars. He’s played in Fox and Marvel’s movie franchises by Hugh Jackman.

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