While I don’t think there’s a single X-Men Origins: Wolverine apologist all across this dear internet, I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to say that we’re all remaining generally optimistic about the forthcoming Logan solo vehicle The Wolverine.

While no longer helmed by Darren Aronofsky, the James Mangold directed film features Hugh Jackman’s return to the role that gave him his fame and success, the clawed mutant and beloved member of the X-Men known as Wolverine.  Based on the 1982 mini-series Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller, we will see Wolverine slice and dice his way through Japan, battling Yakuza members and the Silver Samurai, while most importantly, falling in love.

The potential in this film is pretty great, but given how Origins turned out, skepticism remains high - but with 20th Century Fox releasing the first still today (above), one thing is for sure - Hugh looks goddamned amazing in the film. Now lets give everyone something more to bite into, OK?

The Wolverine hits theaters on July 26th, 2013.