The FINAL Wolverine story! | Wolverine: The End

Marvel's critically acclaimed The End line continues with a look at the final days in the life of Logan - the man called Wolverine! It's the distant future, and a series of strange events sends the aging Wolverine on a globe-spanning quest to find the final truths behind his origin. But when he encounters a mysterious figure from his past, everything he thought he knew is turned upside-down! It's the end of a legend, written by the man who brought you the beginning of the story, Paul (Origin) Jenkins! Never miss an episode by subscribing today! bit.ly/2WYvgkt #wolverine
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[@soheilkhorasani3522]

6 years later this still holds up. all of their content does. good stuff.

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Agreed. This channel is evergreen.

[@TheWildLancer]

Heres to hoping the new couch doesnt give you Back Issues xD

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I approve of this.

[@FifthHorseman23]

+TahliaEspen Take your Thumbs Up and get outta here... Haha.

[@FrankCastle9714]

+TahliaEspen you sir .......

[@MyJourneyConcludes]

fuckin brilliant

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

+TahliaEspen Holy shit that's clever!

[@kordelshorgar122]

everytime you reference another back issues you should show the scene like in this one, that was very cool

[@Scandal262]

I love how proud of himself Ben looked when he realised it was Wolverine's dead brother. He's so happy!

[@NerdGasims]

Ben's idea from way back for Wolverines older brother was way better than what actually happened in the comics. Ben should have written this story

[@ItsOver9000Productions]

This Thanksgiving I'm thankful for Back Issues.

[@CosmicNerdStudios]

me too

[@jabezcreed]

It's really a shame you all don't have have more subscribers. People NEED to see these videos. Not only are they hilarious, well informed commentary on comic books, but they really help me appreciate all the ridiculous stuff that happens in comic books. Some of these older books are beyond ridiculous! Thanks Comic Pop!

[@comicpop]

You're too kind =)

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+jabezcreed well why not share this?

[@RatchildUK]

No comic pop, no, bad comic pop. I was just about to go to sleep and then this enters my feed.

[@dakenscholz3585]

"Hulk the End" has to be my favorite! It's a great look at Banner/Hulk's never ending cycle. Sadly, Hulk was the only good The End book! XD

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

Wolverine's story should *not* have ended like this. Not like this...

[@JoshMunroe]

+Just Some Guy with a Mustache LIKE THIS *BSHOOOO*

[@mustfaaboassd]

+Just Some Guy with a Mustache its didn't read the Extraordinary X-Men #1

[@99jmaster]

+Just Some Guy with a Mustache In Hawkeye's infamous last words "Not like this! Not like this! Like this!

[@veryeducationalpug6519]

+Just Some Guy with a Mustache all you're comments have at least 11 likes

[@mitchellamar3286]

Just Some Guy with a Mustache like this?

[@mizore7054]

It’s funny, after going through the back issues of back issues, even when the book is bad, the episode is a banger.

[@cisnerd_2093]

Huh, I think I must've skipped this video the first time round. I'm rewatching Back Issues, and this is a solid episode. I don't usually care too much for Wolverine, but it's always entertaining when y'all talk about him on the show.

[@kevinmarques7716]

I loved this episode! Ben and Ethan just get increasingly confused and frustrated as it goes along and they're hilarious. Great job guys!

[@stonedcold5746]

I nearly got this instead of Old man Logan a few years back after being out of comics for a while, glad I made the right choice

[@devinamendez9709]

This is the greatest comic channel on youtube!

[@comicpop]

Thanks Devina!

[@bluhmer1990]

I thought Hulk: The End was good. Buy yeah, the majority were lack luster.

[@Atem_in_the_streets]

Come home from a hard day of work to see a new Back Issues! Made my day!

[@ryanjones8707]

Oh god I love some of the reactions you guys have to things, but my new all time favorite is Ben staring blankly into air then saying his piece on Wolverine healing memory, "God that's dumb."

[@juancornes4933]

Please do X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills!

[@dannydevito3152]

YESS! I've been waiting all week for the new Back Issues! You guys are the best

[@tylermoran111]

I'll be thankful for several things this thanksgiving you guys are a few of them.

[@geekmangacomic5281]

I thought Hulk: The End was good.

[@FifthHorseman23]

Honestly, I really enjoyed Hulk: The End. It didn't seem out of character and was a nice 'ending' to the constant struggle between Hulk and Banner. Actually, I wouldn't mind watching your guys' take on the book, but not if it heralds the end of Back Issues.

[@WhatIsItAboutThem]

They finally did Hulk The End. Hopefully u still subscribed haha

[@FifthHorseman23]

@@WhatIsItAboutThem What a blast from the past! Don't worry, I've already seen the episode. I still watch them every week!

[@jonfrombuckland_3784]

Ahh, the birth of the Red couch. Also, an enjoyable episode as always

[@bL4zZ3e]

Idea every time you do a flash back have flash run in pulling the 'flashback' maybe use it in the future

[@bryantgrizzle6669]

You guys rock I love when you guys zoom in.. It's great

[@Fuckaue]

Serious... I love the psychology knowledge of these guys

[@hanykhalil2264]

I wish they would actually use his brother in more stuff. His power seems cool in that he was born with a different mutation than wolverine but still similar in some ways. If they do bring him back they could maybe change a few things here and there and make him as cool and as interesting as wolverine. I legitimately believe so.

[@tycooke9286]

Great episode once again guys! Hoping that ultimate spider man is the 100th back issues. Fingers crossed

[@juanmoreno6591]

+Ty Cooke sorry to burst your bubble, but it will be a crisis, there are two left and they said they'll do one every tenth episode

[@comicpop]

We will do Ultimate Spidey at some point though!

[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

I always like Back Issues before even watching it.

[@antoniuspoe9945]

This Wolverine/Xavier explanation sounds like it could fit into the Old Man Logan movie.

[@NoobLyyyyy]

Amazing back issues as always, Hope you guys have a good Thanksgiving :)

[@k1a2r3n4]

“Which means we’ll never end” happy 10th anniversary comicpop🎉 here’s to 10 more

[@r.babylon2885]

It would have been cool if Xavier was in his body because of the Onslaught incident. And Wolverine's brother, John, had his mutant powers activate when he was shot by the family. Why? Because the family thought he was a demon when his claws manifested. His "death" was his body rebooting with the regenerative ability. And Sabertooth was fucking Dog goddamnit! Weapon X just messed with his brain so much he only remembers his anger toward Wolverine and small little facts. And Wolverine left the X Men because despite his best attempts, the X Men sold out and became mercenaries for the government. And finally, John tells him everything, including the fact that John was the mastermind behind Weapon X. John hates mutants and himself because he views them as a blight on the world. Mutants have overtaken the planet and because of so many unchecked powers, the world is unable to advance. They're too busy rebuilding. In the very end, John and Wolverine fight over ideals. John has a virus that has a 50/50 shot of either killing mutants or destroying their mutations. Wolverine wants humanity to have their own choice of self-destruction or redemption. Wolverine sustains horrible injuries because he can't heal like he used to. He kills John, takes the time to grieve over his family and his life. His last thoughts are that it might have been better to release the virus; another in a lifetime of regret and lost chances. He doesn't know. If he was on the wrong side, he just doomed the world. Oh well. He's the best at what he does.

[@neonespeon333]

i am thankful for back issues this thanksgiving, thanks to you guys ive learned about some comic continuity and have a growing interest in the stories and character s😊 wolverine is one of my favorite characters.....but im not so sure i like this kind of wolverine story, it referenced some really cool ideas that i had always been curious about, but then it didnt really go anywhere with them!! so thanks for letting me k ow i can skip this story, its much appreciated😊

[@Alistair3900]

Would you guys consider doing the run of Wolverine Origins? (plural) It's the comic that dealt with Wolverine having all of his memories back, and the main villain feels like Marvel trying to get the 'big manipulator of wolverine' character right. It features ideas like 'What if Wolverine's actually not a mutant and instead all the Wolverineish Mutants were their own sub-race?' (he's not, it's just a big fakeout that's resolved in a throwaway line) Or, 'What if Wolverine had a son' which is Daken who's a young, Japanese Wolverine who's actually kid of cool depending on who writes him. Or 'What if Wolverine was being controlled by another person during WW1 and 2? and this person also bankrolled Weapon X' It's an interesting book, and is basically a modern day sequel to Origin in as far as just filling in all the gaps between then and now (sometimes a little too neatly, but it's fun) Unlike this book, it also feels like it's a proper Wolverine book, with a strong focus on Japan, Madripoor, Sabretooth and Weapon X, as well as using some newer continuity with the inclusion of the Winter Solider in the section set in (cold war era) Japan. As I said before it's almost a bit too neat, but it had some great ideas, and since you've done Origin, i'd definitely recommend having a look

[@joshuanelson6795]

I deliberately went out and read this story before watching this episode. Now I can truly relate to your disappointment!

[@noahkennedy9859]

Sal, will you guys consider doing Hulk: The End? It's one of the few Hulk stories I really like. Not a personal request, just think it offers a good look inside the character and people would enjoy it.

[@superluigiac]

In retrospective, this was one of the better "the end" stories, haha

[@Avatarconner]

Maybe he lost his memory because when the adamantun bonded to his skull, it burned his brain and erased his memories?

[@Sicod79]

Wolverine admits it, it he will end with the heat death of the universe, and even then it is 50/50

[@beammeupjosi]

Great episode. I strongly suggest Scott Pilgrim and also look forward to you guys getting around to reading some Invincible, both some of my favourite books ever.

[@thetizic]

Wait, woah, Tiffany pulled a Susan Storm a minute in! The wait for her return to Back Issues continues...

[@orionsdimensions]

"you mean like x men origins wolverine, don't reference that movie." lol

[@misoreylolnee1704]

Hey wanted to say before a lot of comments role in thankyou guys for being awesome

[@jonfrombuckland_3784]

That Ultron 8 shirt is amazing!

[@a.c.slater7989]

I'm not sure if you've read it but Hulk The End where it's just Hulk and Banner as the last person on Earth is pretty good.

[@alexandereden9330]

I really enjoyed this book.... sure it was flawed but some of the imagery has stuck with me and is quite harrowing. Seeing Wolvie using a boulder to help force his claws back in and showing hints of him having dementia on top of his memory loss make him a fascinating hero for me.

[@supernerd5781]

You know what we're never gonna do end Wolverine. and then they did end him.

[@supernerd5781]

popeye697 It's still hilarious

[@tomstreet8208]

Couch looks so comfortable.

[@shamsshah7518]

Dat Back Issues flashback doe!

[@karenthrace6683]

I'm looking forward to you guys doing the Dark Knight III. I read the first issue today and it is terrible.

[@FMMProductions]

I'm still looking forward to your Back Issues episode of Stormwatch and The Authority.😜

[@pookeded]

Wassup Sal you realy gotta let a brotha what kicks you wearing brah they hella tight PS: Awesome video guys keep it up and you guys mind reviewing DK III or superman unchained ?

[@thetizic]

My requests for the next ten episodes: Annihilation Conquest because I don't want to read it myself, Utopia( X-Men vs Osborn and his Dark Avengers), 52, Batman: Night of the Owls, Necrosha, Shadowland, Chaos War, Spider-Island, Axis (for laughs), and Goblin Nation to see Peter Parker's return.

[@mikesetzer9379]

I liked the The End Wolverine books...but it was funny seeing others heckle it.

[@zezuntxiduntxi]

Sal is freakin' awesome!!

[@gokwanometer]

When John Howlett activated his ghost ability one of you guys should have said that John was "GOING GHOST!!!" haha

[@samurairebel8]

you guy's rock

[@astrobollo]

Back Issues is usually more fun (by far) when talking about bad comics, just like this time. So my vote for episode 100 goes to ZERO HOUR! :D

[@javierpena52]

Does Origin II hold up? I'm interested in reading because I loved the first one and Adam Kubert draws it

[@TheWazzoGames]

+ComicPOP! Can You Guys Do Ultimate Extinction Or Cataclysm

[@ItsOver9000Productions]

man its already been a year since this came out.

[@directorredacted8408]

at 9:20 i think it's more of a hey i'm dying maybe i should put this behind me so that wherever im going i have a clean slate and im dying so it doesnt really matter.

[@scottdunham7902]

I have to ask, do Wolverine and George have a "move the car George" moment? Also that Catwoman ad.... talk about getting kicked when you're down.

[@Alistair3900]

Quick question for Sal, what's one of your favorite uninterrupted runs in Marvel or DC comics?, in terms of a run that made it through to the end and had a proper ending and wasn't just cancelled before it had run it's course. Mine would be Peter David's 2005 relaunch of X-Factor which somehow lasted 9 years on the strength and popularity of the B-characters that tend to inhabit his books. That book is up there on my 'wish to god it would be on back issues' list, but then I realized you'd somehow have to go through 21 volumes, and it's hard to express how good it is without reading what is the best noir/soap opera/comedy run that exists.

[@MelvinChenaultartandpoetry]

I woke up running to my computer like omfg back issues is on back issues is on with pajamas and a coffee.

[@EightPageProductions]

When Logan's claw got jammed at the start of Logan I thought of this

[@ianlaue6283]

If you are taking suggestions for off the wall stories I recomend JSA: The Golden Age....which is a pretty cool kinda sorta elseworlds books involving the old b and c list characters from DC....no Superman, Wonderwoman, Flash, or Batman....its by Paul Smith and James Robinson and is surprisingly good, well plotted, and with a bonkers (in a good way) twist ending

[@TheSmithers666]

Would you guys ever do any Hellblazer? Paul Jenkins and Garth Ennis both wrote for it at some point

[@DrMadd]

Hey Sal you already did Old Man Logan ;)

[@bigevil1001]

Shockingly, back issues has never done The “Death of Wolverine”!

[@marnetteryes2613]

While I really hate the story itself, I kind of want to see you guys rage against one more day

[@comicpop]

+Marnette Ryes Ditto.

[@veryeducationalpug6519]

+ComicPOP! yup, ditto is a pretty cool pokemon, he can turn into *anything*, yup ditto

[@geekmangacomic5281]

+ComicPOP It's like wannabe Old Man Logan.

[@crunson2000]

Get job guys! After watching this my only thought is a link to the promo for Wayne's Wold; "I Laughed! I cried! I hurled! The End!" (Ok, well, maybe not the first 2, but I definitely hurled...)

[@dvid22]

the idea of victor creed finding jesus is hilarious and wholey unbelievable .

[@TheGreatDevlin]

You guys did Thanos/Marvel The End recently... Is that the sign of ComicPOP The End?!

[@finalheart9323]

I did what sal said got fat on Turkey and watched again...

[@comicpop]

Nice!

[@whofan325]

Can you do hulk the end? and also awesome show love listening to it when writing my own comics.

[@gogborn]

I really wish u could have warned me about this book like 4 years ago before I read it, whomp-whomp

[@GerudoDragon74]

I hope they do Punisher Max soonish.

[@themastersofcomedy9277]

I would like for the Sabre tooth question to be answered tho

[@maringbage1305]

You should do Batman Noel for Christmas!

[@patrickaura410]

Hulk: The End was actually awesome!

[@JoshMunroe]

14:50 Another "Move the car, George" moment

[@UberWolfKing]

Wolverine killed Professor X, because he had to. The way Sal annunciates things when explaining what stupid shit is happening kills me

[@bahbah52]

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOUUUUUU!!!!!!!!

[@toddbenedict3555]

could you tell me what series is this in????

[@ScenekidsDIE88]

Hulk the End was an entertaining read.

[@warrenfields3963]

And so 46 episodes of back issues and a couch later Ben gets the answer he had been searching for

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

And he couldn't be more disappointed. Thanks Paul Jenkins!

[@batfreeze56]

So do you guys only do stories that Ben and Ethan don't know? Cause I was wondering if you'd ever do Watchmen but both of them have read it, seeing as I always hear Ethan referencing things like the Black Freighter.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

+Batfreeze The premise of Back Issues is that a person who is basically an expert in comics explains stories to two people who have never read it. There was another show on this channel that could work with the premise that you have in mind.

[@SirRobinBP]

Wolverine is Canadian, so he celebrated Thanksgiving the month before

[@crunson2000]

(RE: Punisher The End) Convo between Mr Burns and the Monopoly man: "Oh, here we go with the Fat Cat bashing again! That kind of behavior is pure Baltic Avenue."

[@nathanalexandre9043]

His healing factor doesn't negate traumatic events by healing it lel :)

[@TheSolarTutor]

Is the robin above ethan Kerry Kelly robin or someone else?

[@comicpop]

+Alexander Beltzer-Sweny It's her

[@oaa-ff8zj]

Daredevil End of Days was cool

[@tiberiusrex5188]

Do X-Men The End Please!!

[@sierrasattler4639]

Do you have something Special planned for the 100th Back issue?

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

+Sierra Sattler We know it'll be a crisis. We were given the choice of either Final Crisis or Zero Hour.

[@sierrasattler4639]

oh geeze what a decision XD

[@the-nothingman]

The only The End titles that were some what good were Hulk and Punisher

[@likenem]

In Wolveine Origns 2 It turns out Wolverine Killed Saber tooth's Brother.