Wizard Wolverine Masterpiece Edition #1
In *Wizard Wolverine Masterpiece Edition #1* (2004), Chris Claremont and Paul Smith deliver a tense, character-driven tale as the X-Men arrive in Japan for Wolverine’s wedding—only to find the celebration shadowed by danger. With the Silver Samurai on the move and Viper’s poison spreading, Wolverine must confront his past while protecting Mariko, whose secret ties to the Yashida clan run deeper than anyone expected. J. G. Jones’ striking cover captures the storm brewing beneath the surface, setting the stage for a story where loyalty is tested and old wounds resurface.
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The X-Men show up in Japan for Wolverine's wedding and Wolverine isn't happy to see the newest member Rogue. Wolverine and Nightcrawler help Yukio battle the Silver Samurai who is lurking about. Wolverine explains to Storm that Mariko's father was deeply involved in organized crime and he plans on cleaning up Clan Yashida. Viper sneaks in and poisons the X-Men. Mariko has a meeting with Silver Samurai who turns out to be her half-brother. Storm and Yukio rescue her from the Samurai and Viper. Hearing of the attack, Wolverine decides to go after the Samurai and Rogue asks to tag along.
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