For the first time, Logan takes the name "Wolverine," the name under which he will face so much over so many years. Death began this portion of his life, and death has come to end it. Join award-winning artist Andy Kubert and writer Bill Jenkins as Origin kicks off its ultimate conclusion!

Smitty and Rose decide to marry and move back to the city. In order to come up with the money for the trip, Smitty enters a single elimination cage match with a $200 purse. Logan also enters hoping to fight Smitty. Meanwhile, Dog is on Logan’s trail and tracks him down at the cage match.

After eliminating the other opponents, Smitty and Logan face off. During the match, Logan has a change of heart and throws the match. After the match, Dog attacks Logan. Rose attempts to intervene, but is accidentally killed when she falls into Logan’s claws. In grief, Logan retreats and rejoins his wolf pack.