Wolverine #24

Wolverine #24 was published by Marvel Comics in May 1990 as part of the ongoing Wolverine solo series. This issue falls within the period when the character had transitioned from a supporting X-Men member to a primary marquee star, reflecting the late 1980s and early 1990s boom in popularity for anti-hero archetypes. The story, written by Archie Goodwin with artwork by John Byrne, continues the intricate narrative threads and character development that established Wolverine's complex, mysterious past as a central pillar of the Marvel Universe.

The cover and interior work by John Byrne, a titan of the medium, carry the hallmarks of his lean, expressive style. By this stage in the series, the creative direction aimed to balance Wolverine's hyper-violent capabilities with psychological depth, moving beyond simple brawls to explore the trauma behind his adamantium bonding. The issue was received by readers as a quintessential piece of the era's gritty storytelling, serving as a functional link in the broader tapestry of the Weapon X mythology that defined the character for a generation.