The FIRST appearance of Wolverine!

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[@comicpop]

Buy the Hulk Epic Collection including this story! amzn.to/3Ex7B3w

[@christopherpoff4117]

The alien being all "You saved me /and/ you're an adorable couple! Superpowers!" was the best thing ever.

[@infernaldisdain8051]

Alien Shippers from Mars

[@Rattlehead415]

Ethan's take on fences is spot on. Shits are expensive af and a lot of work to put up so for some asshole to come and destroy an entire section of it... I'm with the old man 🤣🤣🤣

[@priceyyeti4058]

Come for the Wolverine, stay for the Cracka-Jack Jackson.

[@TheGreatDevlin]

Again, this is one is those books where I imagine little Sal reading it at the breakfast table and asking "Wtf is happening". And yes. I do imagine Kid Sal with the goatee.

[@theshade6176]

Wolverines are actually the badgers' Northern cousins! And they are, in fact, BIGGER than badgers; they're the biggest of the land-faring weasel family, and they are completely fearless. They've been known to bring down caribou solo and intimidate bears and packs of wolves from their kill. Wolverines do not fuck around.

[@Chatedh]

Yeah, I love those beasts!

[@bluespaceman7937]

Very good to know more about the real wolverines.

[@MWhaleK]

Yeah, they are basically the bigger Badder cousins of Badgers and can get Grizzley Bears to back down.

[@raymondfisheriii791]

And honey badgers aren’t anything to scoff at either. They don’t have the same levels of endurance or strength as Wolverines, but they tend to be more aggressive towards other species to compensate.

[@IzzysIssues]

By emphasizing land-faring weasels, I am now irrationally frightened of the possibility of spacefaring weasels

[@hamzadawud]

This is a pretty crazy arc indeed, and I'm glad you didn't leave out the last issue. That random alien giving Hammer and Anvil a new chain is one of the weirdest plot devices I've ever read.

[@mikehidalgo8415]

This is a 10/10 episode. Pure chaos story and Sal, Ethan and Ben are all in perfect form, especially for improv.

[@Sicod79]

Wolverine: Man, these adamantium claw gloves suck they won't even cut the Hulk. I will just use the adamantium claws that are part of my skeleton. Wow, these work so much better.

[@kourtneyr.scruggs0988]

Cracka Jack Jackson is most definitely problematic as all outdoors just off your synopsis alone and now I want him in Deadpool 3.

[@xJasonHatx]

I dont know the slur to call someone who thinks the outdoors are problematic. but i wish i did so I could call you it. :D seriously tho is that some local saying that ive never heard of before or did you just make that up? I like it. Reminds me of christian women coming up with colorful ways not to swear.

[@kourtneyr.scruggs0988]

@@xJasonHatx It might be a Mid Western thing, idk, but the term “as all outdoors” has existed long before me. It basically translates to “asf” in today’s terminology but as you accurately put it, a colorful Christian friendly way of saying it.

[@kourtneyr.scruggs0988]

@@xJasonHatx I.E. “Big as all outdoors” “Smelly as all outdoors” “Dumb as all outdoors”

[@JoshMunroe]

Oh, that original mask. I imagine some Canadian bureaucrat presenting it to Department H saying "The costume shop doesn't sell wolverine masks! This is the best I could do... spray paint this cat mask."

[@loganshirley9058]

Little known fact: Fleetwood Mac's song "The Chain" is actually about Hammer & Anvil

[@shadowanderson2004]

I love the idea of the guy Marie’s brother ate being like “but I’m not dead yet, I’m feeling much better!” like he’s in a Monty Python movie.

[@_fendiman97]

Sheesh the og Wolverine design is vastly different. I like how his redesign kept elements of the old suit

[@TupocalypseShakur]

It was an accident that came up when illustrating the cover

[@stuartboyd2367]

This has to be the funniest back issues in a while. The older the comic the funnier they are 😀

[@FullThrottlePod]

Unironically, this could be adapted for a fantastic Disney Plus special called "Curse of the Wendigo" where we could see a younger more Savage Hulk and either Wolverine or a guy who works for Weapon X who Weapon X is trying to turn into Wolverine by giving him gloved claws

[@loganthomas2421]

Read this years ago and it was really fun. Please do more Wolverine, Hulk, and classic Marvel stories on backissues

[@dbsasuke]

I love that you see the alien just run away in the background of the panel. Laughed way too hard at that

[@pptemplar5840]

Is it weird that I want more Hammer and Anvil? I almost want a redux of their origins where it's not alien mind altering science magic that makes them cooperate, but just the the realization of how effective they become together, the concept is so wild it could be a fun read

[@SpiralSine6]

Dreaming of the day we get Hulk vs Wolverine at some point in the MCU

[@thomaslugaric7672]

I need it expeditiously

[@moeman813]

If it’s the version of the hulk the MCU has now what’s the point 😂

[@theverminator4219]

We need a MCU reboot, now that they have pretty much everyone, start with hiring actual fans to write, that’d be a nice start

[@k-h-f]

Deadpool 3. It's more likely than you think.

[@thomasjohnson1885]

Watch the animated film it’s great

[@Insane-Howl-Cowl]

I bought Hulk 181 at my first convention back in middle school, about 91. To this day it is STILL my favorite comic find.

[@uncannyhumantorch3704]

“They’re already sellin like hot cakes, wolverine will be the maple syrup of sales”! *puffs cigar while leaning back in chair*

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

Wolverine: “What do you mean my 6 hours are up? I can’t just leave things like this! I’m the best there is at what I do!” “Obviously not. You’re going back to Department H.” Wolverine’s ego: “Well this is the last straw.” Wolverine: “Well this is the last straw!” Wolverine’s ego: “You don’t deserve to be treated like this.” Wolverine: “I don’t deserve to be treated like this!” Wolverine’s ego: “You should work with people who treat you with the respect you deserve.” Wolverine: “I should work with people who treat me with the respect I deserve!” Wolverine’s ego: “You should look for a new team to work with.” Wolverine: “I should look for a new group to work with!” Wolverine’s ego: “And you should change your mask.” Wolverine: “And I should change my mask!” Wolverine’s ego: “Get out of here, Scott! I’m doing something. You’re annoying me!” Wolverine: “Get out of here, Scott! I’m doing something! You’re annoying me!”

[@infernaldisdain8051]

Even before he knew Scott he had a bone to pick with him.

[@Volvagia1927]

James or Heather. The basic premise is fine, but those last two lines should be one of those two.

[@dharmabird1]

I love the concept of professor X mind whamming everyone into joining the X-men like this. The Scott interrupting and causing the friction between the two is “chef’s kiss “

[@MrCeratix]

*Craka-jack jackson pulls down a map from off-screen showing the flight path Hulk took to somehow end up back in the states* "Well, you got me- by all accounts it doesn't make sense"

[@ChristopherZubin]

The alien just walking off panel, had to be as funny to the artist as it was to me. It's like a Futurama bit.

[@xJasonHatx]

Apparently there are many windagos. I remember a story where one roxxon employee in canada gives another employee a piece of jerky and he turns into a windago because that guy knew that anyone who eats human flesh in the borders of the country of canada becomes a windago so he tricks the guy with human jerky. I dont remember why he wanted to turn the guy into a monster but its roxxon. im sure there was a good reason

[@anothercleverusername992]

ANYONE living in the world where the _Incredible Hulk_ is not just famous like here in real life... But is a REAL Superhero/Occasional Supervillain/literal MONSTER... It's fucking hilarious to me and made my day, especially How Sal describes that he's not happy and is _"Going to take it out of the Hulk's ass...."_ And that's just the beginning of this weird Hulk/Wolverine fever dream of a story? I'm so happy that my holiday started here with this.

[@circleofblood]

Wendigo Charades is a Top 5 Comic Pop moment

[@kevinlevin9651]

And the Treebeard joke too

[@joedee9811]

This episode was so funny, I’m kind of upset I watched it so quick and have to wait a whole week for a new one….WENDIGO!

[@towlie710]

So I looked it up since Sal wasn't sure. Adamantium first appeared in marvel in 1969 as part of Ultron's shell.

[@towlie710]

And further googling told me vibranium predated it from '66 in Daredevil.

[@comicpop]

Thank you!

[@dedbatt8869]

The slight rebranding is a good idea imo

[@dedbatt8869]

Back issues is officially a podcast

[@mikusduncis3218]

This is such a blast! Doing the older stuff really brings out the mst3k vibes

[@Hulkzilla0]

I love me some classic Hulk. Underrated villains, great action, fantastic drama! You name it! It has everything!

[@mayorovercorndog9132]

I really liked this episode. Please do more iconic bronze age stories. This kind of elisode reminds me of your review of giant sized x-men.

[@Ducaso]

These old stories are so fantastical and bonkers that it really brings laughs on the couch! 🤣

[@ninja1man4u]

Time to feast on this Thanksgiving treat! Thanks comicpop. I love classic marvel

[@taylorzomer5223]

And Canada has appreciated that the character they gave us is not only their most badass one, but probably their second greatest 😊

[@catlawyerwilldefendfortrea6038]

I'm dying of laughter. I have actual tears!

[@nickyt.2157]

15:42: 4 days before resorting to eating a guy? WUUUSSSS!

[@YungGokuOver]

Watch this video and having a jolly-ol-time, and then I noticed Ben has been holding his leg. Grasping it. And well....I laughed lol

[@TevyaSmolka]

happy thanksgiving everyone :)

[@petermarvy3218]

I love Back Issues on older comic books, those important moments in the history of the universe often contain some wild weirdness nobody mentions, and seemingly stories beetwen those are just completely bonkers. The way Hammer and Anvil gain they powers made me think about how The Captain from Nextwave gained his but Hammer and Anvil got even stupider origin story

[@nicksmyth4050]

19:20 I love Sal’s face as he sees Ben accidentally guess the ending, then quickly composing himself

[@willcrouch2359]

Gotta love when the Wendigo pops out!

[@jashnerdprice3271]

Another great episode or casting... Whatever it's called it was another great one.

[@gianlucazilio9042]

I kind of wanted a "move the car Georges" moment from this..

[@eqs1782]

Poor Hulk all he wants is a friend 😂

[@yum9647]

I'm so happy you guys are still doing these, used to listen years ago this rly brings me back thank you guys so much for all this entertainment and all the laughs and keeping me company keep it up

[@sergioruiz733]

As a Canadian can confirm our Provincial not even Federal Government would justify funding for a Hulk detecting base, just to up our taxes, based on one incident

[@Cpt.LEEBOY]

YESSSSSS I've been waiting on this for a long time. Every time I'm having a bad day and you guys upload it seems to be one I've been hoping for

[@1337snake888]

LMAO @ Wolverine's original mask

[@jonfrombuckland_3784]

Love that after getting his car destroyed George went out on a Canadian hunting adventure that went VERY wrong

[@vitanpatel2061]

This was surprisingly entertaining

[@albertolopezsanchez8034]

11:10 and those are some really fucking big wolfs, considering the size of the Hulk.

[@jameskingman1227]

Nope, that is a different Wendigo in Todd Mcfarlens book. I know this because my very first Chris Claremont story was an X-men book where Wolverine and Nightcrawler go to Canada to tidy up this story. Geroges is cured (this is off the top of my head so some facts may be wrong) and he is arrested because he willingly turned himself into the Wendigo. It wasn’t a bad story, and frankly is the best Wendigo story I’ve read. Plus Wolverine In his yellow and tan costume, which I’m pretty sure was it’s first appearance.

[@comicpop]

Thanks!

[@jameskingman1227]

@@comicpop ha I hope I’m actually correct now!

[@jameskingman1227]

@@comicpop if at all interested the story is collected in the same volume of Days of Future past you did on Back issues.

[@morlath4767]

The best part is that it shows Canada has laws on the books for supernatural events. "We're arresting you for becoming a monstrous beast that curses anyone who eats human flesh on Canadian soil without actually eating flesh on Canadian soil."

[@rudedude7874]

Then who became the Wendigo after that?

[@Dusty_B]

Thanksgiving with ComicPop! Hope everyone else watching today has a great day.

[@anthonyhudak9363]

I kind wanna see the one with Hulk vs Man-Thing cause that honestly sounds like a good fight

[@boneboogity9890]

Great to see yall cover the origin of Wolverine. For some reason I thought you guys had already done it before lol. Something of note is that modern depictions of the Wendigo are actually vastly different from the original Algonquin folklore and if youve got the time, its worth looking into the origin

[@Henchman_24]

hulk punches and kicks the air hard enough to course correct in the event of a possible person smooshing

[@pinstripe4254]

I kinda love the phrase “BIG DOGS ATTACK HULK? WHYYY?!”

[@mattl5046]

The endigo of the Wendigo

[@pbjoey703]

So excited for this episode I can’t wait 💖💖💖

[@batnick4998]

48:00 my favorite part 😂😂😂

[@oldmanyoung7892]

The crackerjackjackson issue sounds like the best 1. That should be the valuable 1. Imagine that 1 in the next mcu phase

[@kevinlevin9651]

My 4th or 5th re-watch 😅 If I have to be accurate, 4th is probably the best assumption

[@chrisdaily2077]

And thus Canada got its most impolite superhero.

[@catlawyerwilldefendfortrea6038]

As a Canadian I'm curious where this is set in Canada. Does anyone know? I'm guessing somewhere in Alberta since that's where Wolverine is from?

[@nerdyrockcomics5428]

Obviously Dr. Orpheus taught her during his "conjuring at the new school" class. Lol

[@noahgambriel6556]

Yay Canada!

[@orkess8634]

Lol this was one of the best episodes.

[@xanderreimers4445]

YES

[@batsight1]

Loved it

[@DevilishDropout]

The Baptiste Wendingo is cured in an X-Men comic by Shaman.

[@trevorghalt1881]

I would have died laughing if Crackerjack Jackson's son was actually the white supremacist😂 also that alien design is beautiful

[@Grievousish]

Whenever a book on the couch takes place in Canada I just wait for the jokes to roll in

[@ChristopherZubin]

You know, I don't think these guys have ever seen The Defiant Ones.

[@changvasejarik62]

6:54 let’s say it was a gorilla… Ok, I love talking about earth-X.

[@AlriikRidesAgain]

Wait wait wait. Did you just do the rebrand from Back Issues to Back Issues Podcast, or has that been a thing and I just haven't noticed?

[@bungusfungus407]

Love the hidden what if hulk in the bottom left

[@level87code]

Great episode!

[@tgkafg]

Maple syrup cakes are pancakes, SIR!

[@greatwhite75]

Please more!🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@NoahWelday]

Big fan of these episodes on older books, when's cracka jack coming to the MCU?

[@deltaprime3509]

Lol I love all the hulk talk in this episode

[@flywheelshyster]

I love this show part X! Back Issues in spaaace! Thus ends the I love back issues part #, movie title spoof comment thread. All peace always amigos

[@Jones4ever11]

YES!!!

[@comixproviderftw_02]

Wolverines humble beginnings

[@jonmercano1138]

Wendigo charades is shorts worthy 😂

[@MWhaleK]

Wendigo! Wendigo! Weeeeendiiiiigoooooo!!

[@MrCeratix]

I wish I could like this twice just for Wendigo charades

[@aaronroberts7720]

Happy Thanksgiving comic pop.

[@MrLexJLuthor]

Yo, Sal is mad funny without even trying. "Lets say it was a gorilla..."

[@m3m3gaming]

Is this on spotify?

[@lukemillican5920]

A review on batman the impostor would be cool.

[@kevinlevin9651]

I recently read a Captain Marvel Wendigo Hulk story

[@darraghmcconn]

Bears, wolves and other large predators are terrified by Wolverines. Wolverines would attack and drive off every large predator. They are fearless just like honey badgers

[@comicpop]

cool

[@FlossyBottoms]

Perfect I just got home from work :D

[@bensneb360]

Hulk: wow, this man sacrificed himself for the woman he loved who didn’t reciprocate his love until he was dying, and now she’s alone… well sucks to be her, byeeeee lol

[@nathane6368]

The wolverine: king of the mustelids. Like a badger high on bath-salts.

[@antgue756]

Podcast? When did this start? Does that mean i can finally download episodes somewhere for offline listening without youtube premium

[@comicpop]

We're trying to get into kzbin.info

[@antgue756]

@@comicpop thats awesome! I work in a freezer alot of my shift with no cell or wifi signal and back issues is what keeps me going so thats great to hear!

[@boneboogity9890]

@@comicpop just as well.I love to watch the videos when I can but most of the time, I listen to you guys at work