Fox has released a few new images of Hugh Jackman from X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the upcoming prequel film that fills in Logan's backstory. Check out more after the jump.

In Wolverine, Jackman reprises the role of the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury.

The movie tells the story of Wolverine's violent and romantic past, as well as his complex relationship with Victor Creed/Sabretooth (Liev Schreiber) and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film series have long been anticipated. Wolverine opens May 1.