San Diego Comic-Con has brought new details for Marvel's Wolverine on PlayStation 5, including confirmation of an official prequel comic produced by Marvel and Insomniac Games. Revealed during a dedicated panel at the event, the comic sets up the narrative events leading directly into the main story of the upcoming PS5 exclusive.
Quick Facts
- Game Release Date: September 15, 2026
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Comic Creators: Written by Walt Williams (Insomniac Games' Narrative Director); art by Iban Coello and Luke Ross
- Availability: Physical copies were distributed to Comic-Con attendees; a digital edition is available on Marvel Unlimited
What the Prequel Comic Covers
According to the official synopsis, the prequel comic follows Wolverine and the mutants of Team X as they prepare to infiltrate a secret base belonging to Sentinel creator Bolivar Trask. What the team discovers inside is set to tear them apart, providing direct story context for players jumping into the game this autumn.
While attendees at San Diego Comic-Con received exclusive physical copies of the book, a digital rendition is available to read online through the Marvel Unlimited subscription service. Readers without an active subscription can sign up for a free trial by creating a MyDisney account, though automatic billing applies if the subscription is not cancelled prior to the trial period ending.
Release Timing
With the prequel now live, players have a short window to catch up on the backstory before Marvel's Wolverine rolls out on September 15th, 2026. The game is published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and developed by Insomniac Games as a single-player action-adventure title exclusively for the PS5.