As a seasoned comic book enthusiast who has witnessed the evolution of Wolverine since the 90s animated series, I can confidently say that the new Wolverine series is a refreshing take on the adamantium-clawed hero. Saladin Ahmed and Martín Céccolo have crafted an intriguing narrative that delves deep into Logan’s connection with nature and his inner berserker, a departure from the usual team-oriented stories we’ve grown accustomed to.
2024 proved to be an exceptional year for Wolverine, with his team-up with Deadpool in “Deadpool & Wolverine” being one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most successful ventures. This marked actor Hugh Jackman’s return to the role after the critically praised film “Logan.” The new creative team has ensured that Wolverine’s adventures continue to be filled with intense action and violence, reflecting his character’s nature. In his latest story arc, writer Saladin Ahmed and artist Martín Céccolo have led Wolverine on a new journey as he leaves Xavier’s School For Gifted Youngsters behind for the wilderness.
After Krakoa’s downfall, the X-Men have dispersed widely. With mutantkind no longer having their new nation, Logan, also known as Wolverine, is reverting back to his wilder self, living among a group of wolves that have often provided him solace during his toughest times. Instead of being pursued by Sabretooth or Lady Deathstrike, it’s the villainous Cyber who is relentlessly hunting Wolverine, causing destruction in its wake. Tragically, Nightcrawler (Kurt Wagner) and some ordinary civilians are getting caught up in this violent conflict as the forest prepares for a fresh layer of chaos during winter.
In the contemporary era of Marvel Comics, Wolverine has been portrayed as a team-oriented character. From the X-Men and Avengers, to X-Force and the Midnight Sons, Logan has frequently been part of numerous superhero teams. However, a fresh approach is now being taken by distancing Wolverine from his fellow superheroes, emphasizing his bond with nature once more, which in turn reveals the primal rage hidden within the X-Man. Regrettably, this initial storyline often gets bogged down in explanations and soliloquies, rather than focusing on themes of isolation and loneliness.
As a dedicated comic book reader and X-Men enthusiast, Cyber is one of those lesser-known antagonists who often takes a back seat compared to adversaries like Sabretooth, Lady Deathstrike, and Omega Red for characters like Wolverine. However, it’s intriguing to see Silas Burr pursuing Wolverine, a shift from the usual. Nevertheless, there are some concerns regarding how Cyber is portrayed in this storyline. The backstory used to introduce Cyber and his origins with James Howlett comes across as overly explanatory at times, potentially detracting from the potential suspense or fear elements that could have been incorporated into a villain previously marketed as one of the few capable of scaring Logan.
Fortunately, Ahmed demonstrates a deep insight into Logan’s character, particularly his friendship with Kurt Wagner. The bond between Kurt and Wolverine has always been intriguing in both X-Men series, and Saladin skillfully explores it here. The choice for Wolverine to revisit the frosty landscape of Canada seems authentic, given the previous state of Krakoa. This debut issue also excels in its portrayal of violence, as C?ccolo and Ahmed don’t shy away from depicting the harshness of Logan’s world. Wolverine is shown to be ready to inflict severe pain on Cyber without hesitation.
Martin’s artwork could steal the limelight in the debut issue, showcasing not only the fierce nature of Logan but also the unfeeling harshness of the wilderness that now houses him. Color artist Bryan Valenza significantly contributes to this as well by depicting the frosty, unforgiving forest that has become Wolverine’s new residence. The combination of Wolverine in an arctic setting is akin to blending peanut butter and chocolate, creating the ideal backdrop for this version of Logan who is on a journey of self-discovery following Krakoa. Emphasizing the brutality of both Wolverine and the wilderness itself seems to be the most effective way to establish the new living conditions of Logan, and I hope we get to see more of it in forthcoming issues.
In essence, Wolverine’s fresh series encounters a few missteps on its journey to completion. While it offers several intriguing elements, the initial issue may falter due to a lack of immersion in its surroundings and excessive restraint on both character and plot development. A more gradual unfolding of events might have added depth to the narrative, rather than promptly presenting Logan with fresh sorrows to bear. Nonetheless, there’s great promise in this new tale for Wolverine, and the foundation laid could prove quite robust if the creative team manages a strong conclusion in the upcoming issues.
Published by Marvel Comics
On September 11th, 2024
Written by Saladin Ahmed
Art by Mart?n C?ccolo
Colors by Bryan Valenza
Letters by VC’s Cory Petit
Cover by Mart?n C?ccolo & Bryan Valenza
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2024-09-11 19:10