Origin: Hundreds of years ago, pirate gangs settled the island, finding it a hidden paradise from which to base their operations. Consequently, Madripoor is a place where "anything goes," from gambling to outright gang murder.

Madripoor is one of Wolverine's favorite hangouts. A clash of cultures has split Madripoor into the upper-class, technologically advanced "Hightown" and the low-class, seedier "Lowtown." Logan, under the alias "Patch," of course prefers Lowtown. Until recently Madripoor was run by Prince Baran, but now Viper has been selected to take his place.