Wolverine Omnibus #1
"Weapon X: (prologue)" kicks off with the X-Men in Japan for Wolverine’s wedding, where tensions rise as Rogue joins the team. With the Silver Samurai stalking the streets and Mariko’s past entangled in Clan Yashida’s criminal empire, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Yukio must act fast when Viper strikes. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Paul Smith, with inks by Bob Wiacek and colors by Glynis Wein, this pivotal story builds toward a storm of betrayal and vengeance—set against a cover by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein.
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The X-Men show up in Japan for Wolverine's wedding and Wolvie isn't happy to see newest member, Rogue. Wolverine and Nightcrawler help Yukio battle the Silver Samurai who is lurking about. Wolvie 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, Wolvie decides to go after the Samurai and Rogue asks to tag along.
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