The second Wolverine question-and-answer was destined to become the final Wolverine question-and-answer.

Question: “X-Men #98 (Apr 1976) is stated as being the first issue that Wolverine is referred to as a mutant and that his claws are actually a part of his body and not just gloves. Can you tell me which issue first reveals Wolverine’s entire skeleton is laced with adamantium? And the first mention of Wolverine’s ‘healing factor’?” –Jude

Answer: X-Men #116 is the first time we learn of Wolverine’s unbreakable bones and fast healing…

John Byrne and Terry Austin, X-Men #116.
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…but it is not until X-Men #126 that we learn explicitly that his bones are laced with adamantium.

John Byrne and Terry Austin, X-Men #126.
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02/16/2006

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Back in the day, readers would send in Wolverine questions and I would answer them. Not quite the commentary track from Citizen Kane, but a little background seemed apropos.

Question: Do you know what issue had Dr. Doom possessing Wolverine’s skeleton and having his claws inside his armor? I have been trying to find this issue as I had read it long ago in the early 90s. — Ron

Answer: That was a 31st-century Marvel Universe storyline from Guardians of the Galaxy, culminating in issue #39 (August 1993). Mile High Comics offers a three-page preview of the comic on their site.

Kevin West and Steve Montano,
Guardians of the Galaxy #39. © and ™ by Marvel Characters, Inc.