Wolverine #42
1991
- Series
- Wolverine
- Issue
- 42
- Cover date
- Jul 31, 1991
- Story title
- Papa Was A Rolling Stone!
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Wolverine #42 was published by Marvel Comics in 1991 as part of the ongoing Wolverine solo series. The issue arrived during a period of peak popularity for the character, following the conclusion of the seminal 'Weapon X' storyline and coinciding with the height of the 1990s comic book boom. It served as a standalone chapter within the series' long-running Larry Hama-penned tenure, which defined much of the character's mysterious past and his internal struggle with his feral nature.
The cover and interior art for this period were heavily influenced by the dynamic, high-detail house style prevalent at Marvel during the early 90s. Marc Silvestri, a prominent artist of the era known for his work on the X-Men, provided the cover art, capturing the gritty, visceral aesthetic that defined Wolverine's image at the time. The issue was received as a standard installment in a highly successful run, maintaining the momentum of the title as it navigated complex espionage and personal vendettas.
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