Wolverine (character)

Wolverine (birth name: James Howlett; also known as Logan and Weapon X) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly associated with the X-Men. He is a mutant who possesses who possesses animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, a powerful regenerative ability known as a healing factor, and three retractable claws in each hand. Wolverine has been been affiliated with Alpha Flight, the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men. He made a brief cameo appearance in The Incredible Hulk #180 (Oct. 1974), before being fully introduced in #181 (Nov. 1974).

Early life
Wolverine was born as James Howlett in northern Alberta, Canada during the late 19th century, purportedly to rich farm owners John and Elizabeth Howlett though he is actually the illegitimate son of the Howletts' groundskeeper, Thomas Logan.