X-Men Legends #1

INTERIM FOR MUTANTS

An all-new tale set before GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1! Before the introduction of STORM, WOLVERINE, COLOSSUS, NIGHTCRAWLER, and THUNDERBIRD in GIANT-SIZE X-MEN, Roy Thomas had already transformed the merry mutants with two pivotal runs on the series. He now returns to the X-MEN narrative to fill the gap between his work and GSX, unveiling Wolverine's government missions before he joined PROFESSOR X for the first time (including his encounter with the green giant in THE INCREDIBLE HULK #181/182), an untold story involving BEAST and several missing mutants, and the genesis of Wolverine's costume. With the launch of a new volume of X-MEN LEGENDS featuring a host of legendary creators, this marks the start of a series of new, in-continuity stories that cover the full span of X-Men history, from its inception to the cherished modern tales. True Believers, these are the missing links you've been looking for!

Key Facts:
The premiere issue penned by Roy Thomas takes place chronologically around Wolverine's debut circa 1974.

Roy Thomas's statement on Wolverine in the series' press release: after conceptualizing the character in broad strokes (and some specifics), I handed him off to Len Wein's considerable writing talents.

This statement is particularly noteworthy given the controversy over creative credit for the character, as detailed in Foom Magazine #2's description.