10 Best Wolverine Team-Up Stories in Marvel Comics

Wolverine is known for being a loner, but his time with the X-Men has helped him learn to cooperate and work as part of a team. He’s even started teaming up with heroes outside of the X-Men for various missions. From his very first appearance in The Incredible Hulk #181 (1974) – where he immediately fought the Hulk – it was clear Wolverine is quick to act and doesn’t always think things through. This often defines how his partnerships begin: usually with a fight! Whether he’s working with Spider-Man or another X-Man, Wolverine tends to jump into conflict, but usually realizes they can accomplish more by working together.

Whether it’s with allies like Kitty Pryde or rivals like Deadpool, a team-up featuring Wolverine is usually a fun experience.

10) Old Man Hawkeye (“Old Man Logan”)

Mark Millar and Steve McNiven’s Old Man Logan comic depicted a future where Wolverine was deceived into killing his fellow X-Men, leading to a takeover of the United States by supervillains. Logan is forced back into action after the Hulk Gang murders his family. The story also features other surviving heroes, like a blind Hawkeye. In Wolverine Vol. 3 issues #66-72 (2008-2009) and Wolverine Giant-Size Old Man Logan #1 (2009), Wolverine and Hawkeye unexpectedly team up for a simple delivery job, showcasing a rare friendship between the two. This storyline expanded the Old Man Logan world, leading to epic conflicts, including a battle against a T-Rex infected with the Venom symbiote.

9) Hulk (Wolverine Vol. 7 #37)

Wolverine and the Hulk have a long and complicated history in Marvel Comics. They first met when Wolverine debuted, battling the Hulk. Later, in the Old Man Logan storyline, a villainous Hulk forced Wolverine out of retirement. Their rivalry even reached a deadly conclusion in an alternate universe. Despite often being enemies, they’ve also been allies. A recent example is in the 2023 Wolverine comic issue #37, written by Benjamin Percy and illustrated by Juan José Ryp. This story, part of the larger “Fall of X” event, sees Wolverine hunting down clones of himself and teaming up with the Hulk to defeat a Wendigo—a creature that was also present in their very first fight. This was a clever nod to their history, happening almost 50 years after their initial comic book clash.

8) Elektra (Wolverine Vol. 2 #102)

In the second volume of Wolverine, Logan was going through a difficult time. He had become wild and isolated himself from the X-Men and his other friends. In issue #102, written by Larry Hama and illustrated by Adam Kubert, Logan fought to get his life back on track, even helping a young criminal change his ways, before being confronted by a shooter. Luckily, Elektra arrived just in time to save him. Over the following issues, they teamed up, with Elektra attempting to help Logan regain control, drawing on her own experience with losing control. Many fans consider this storyline Hama’s best work on Wolverine, and bringing Elektra into the story was a particularly clever move.

7) Rogue (Uncanny X-Men #173)

In the X-Men films, Wolverine took a particular interest in helping Rogue navigate her life and find her place within the team. Though their dynamic differed from the comic books, the two characters shared a connection that was especially strong in Uncanny X-Men #173 (1983), a story arc written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Paul Smith. This issue, part of the “To Have and Have Not” storyline, saw Wolverine preparing to marry Mariko Yashida, but things quickly became complicated when most of the X-Men were poisoned. Forced to team up, Rogue and Wolverine battled the Silver Samurai and Viper. While Wolverine had previously been wary of Rogue due to her past actions involving Carol Danvers, this was the moment he truly accepted her as one of his fellow X-Men.

6) Spider-Man (Spider-Man Versus Wolverine)

I always thought Spider-Man and Wolverine were an odd pair, but honestly, they’ve become one of my favorite team-ups Marvel’s ever done! Spidey’s always trying to save everyone and stay positive, while Wolverine’s…well, he’s a bit of a grump with a tendency towards violence. They first really teamed up in a story back in 1987, written by Jim Owsley and illustrated by Mark Bright. Peter Parker was in Berlin covering some spy stuff, and Wolverine was there protecting an old friend from the KGB. It was a really dark story – Spidey actually stopped Wolverine from ending someone’s suffering, only for Spidey to accidentally cause her death himself! And sadly, that storyline is also where Ned Leeds met his end, which later led to a whole complicated story with the Hobgoblin.

5) Deadpool (Wolverine Annual #1)

While the movie Deadpool & Wolverine is a big hit for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, team-ups between these two characters aren’t common in the comics. When they do team up, though, it’s usually a really enjoyable read. One of the best examples is from Wolverine Annual #1 (1995), where Logan disliked Deadpool, but was persuaded by Maverick to rescue Wade from scientists who were experimenting on him in hopes of finding a cure for the Legacy Virus. They teamed up to defeat the villains, and then Deadpool disappeared. This story happened before Deadpool became known for breaking the fourth wall, but it still perfectly captured their potential for fun and dynamic teamwork.

4) Nick Fury Jr. (“Hunting Season”)

Wolverine and Nick Fury have teamed up many times, dating back to World War II. However, their most compelling adventure together happened with the younger Nick Fury (Nick Fury Jr.) in the comic series Wolverine Vol. 5, issues #1-4, called “Hunting Season.” The story begins with Wolverine responding to a hostage situation that quickly escalates into an invasion from the Microverse. He finds himself partnered with Nick Fury Jr., who is able to collaborate with Wolverine despite their clashing personalities. The stakes are raised when Wolverine unexpectedly loses his healing ability during the fight, creating intense suspense.

3) Kitty Pryde (Kitty Pryde and Wolverine)

The friendship between Wolverine and Kitty Pryde is one of the most beloved in the X-Men. Wolverine, often the team’s oldest member, felt a strong need to protect Kitty, who was the youngest in the 1980s. This dynamic led to their own six-issue miniseries, Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984-1985), written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Al Milgrom. The story sees them battling a yakuza boss named Shigematsu and the dangerous ninja Ogun, who manipulates Kitty into becoming a brainwashed assassin that Wolverine must save. During this series, Kitty officially adopted the name Shadowcat and truly came into her own as a mature hero.

2) Captain America (Uncanny X-Men #268)

In 1990’s Uncanny X-Men #268, written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Jim Lee, Wolverine joined forces with Captain America and Black Widow – heroes he’d known for years. The story cleverly jumped between 1990 and 1941, both set in the city of Madripoor. The 1941 scenes showed how Wolverine and Captain America first met, teaming up to fight Baron Strucker and HYDRA to save the original Black Widow. This contrasted with a parallel story in the present day, where the X-Men and Black Widow battled the Hand and HYDRA. This issue was also significant as it marked Jim Lee’s first issue as the regular artist on Uncanny X-Men.

1) Spider-Man (Astonishing Spider-Man And Wolverine)

The most memorable team-up featuring Wolverine is arguably with Spider-Man. The 2010-2011 miniseries, Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine, written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Adam Kubert, sends the two heroes on a wild journey through time – from the age of dinosaurs to a distant future ruled by a living planet called Doom. But the story truly resonated with readers when Spider-Man and Wolverine found themselves stuck in the 1700s, facing the possibility of never returning home. They adapted to the era, and Spider-Man even found love with a woman named Sara Bailey. Their eventual return to the present, thanks to the Minutemen, was bittersweet, leaving both heroes to reflect on their experiences. It’s considered a truly exceptional story.

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