Wolverine - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com The comics criticism you crave Thu, 15 May 2025 01:18:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/comicsxf.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-orange-favicon-2.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Wolverine - COMICSXF https://comicsxf.com 32 32 107498702 Back to the grind in Wolverine #9 https://comicsxf.com/2025/05/15/wolverine-9/ Thu, 15 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=52640 Logan begins his new quest after the shocking events of last month’s anniversary issue. First stop brings him back to the Howlett Estate, but he isn’t alone. Harpoon and Vertigo of the Marauders have designs on Wolverine, and they’re not the only ones. Wolverine #9 is written by Saladin Ahmed, drawn by Javier Pina, colored...

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]]> 52640 A Daniel Warren Johnson backup reminds us how good Wolverine can be in time for issue #8/400 https://comicsxf.com/2025/04/22/wolverine-8-400/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=52314 Logan faces off with the Adamantine. The Wendigo is pulled into a deadly trap as a specter from the past emerges. And a story you never thought you’d see begins here. Wolverine #8/400 is written by Saladin Ahmed, drawn by Martin Coccolo, colored by Bryan Valenza and lettered by Cory Petit, with a backup written...

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]]> 52314 The hits keep on coming in Marvel’s Wolverine #6 https://comicsxf.com/2025/02/13/wolverine-6/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=51692 Two Wolverines and a Nightcrawler face off against Constrictor, Cyber and Deathstrike in a clash of the adamantium titans. If Logan can’t beat them, will he join them? Wolverine #6 is written by Saladin Ahmed, drawn by Martin Coccolo, colored by Bryan Valenza and lettered by Cory Petit. What does it take to build a...

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]]> 51692 Wendigo cub, yes, adamantium plot, no, in Marvel’s Wolverine #4 https://comicsxf.com/2024/12/06/wolverine-4/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=51054 The return of the villainous Constrictor means trouble for Wolverine, but more than Logan could possibly realize. What’s wrong with Constrictor, and what does it mean for Wolverine’s future … and past? Wolverine #4 is written by Saladin Ahmed, drawn by Martin Coccolo, colored by Bryan Valenza and lettered by Cory Petit. Logan! Go on,...

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]]> 51054 Wolverine #3 Does Lone Wolf and Cub with a Wendigo, to pleasing effect. https://comicsxf.com/2024/11/21/wolverine-3-does-lone-wolf-and-cub-with-a-wendigo-to-pleasing-effect/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=50897 As reviewers, we often have access to issues a few days — sometimes week — ahead of time, depending on the publisher and the particular issue. Gives us time to really soak things in and perhaps revisit them a few times before putting proverbial pen to paper and recording our thoughts. As I cracked open...

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]]> 50897 Wolverine #2 queues up Wendigo as the series keeps playing the hits https://comicsxf.com/2024/10/21/wolverine-2-queues-up-wendigo-as-the-series-keeps-playing-the-hits/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=50495 Still in in the wild, Wolverine experiences more blasts from the past as he has to evade both Department H and Wendigo! But this new Wendigo isn’t all that he seems in Wolverine #2 written by Salad Ahmed, drawn by Martîn Cóccolo, colors by Bryan Valenza, and letters by Cory Petit! From the ashes, a...

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]]> 50495 When Logan met Wade: A look back at Wolverine #88 https://comicsxf.com/2024/07/22/wolverine-88/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=49657 Ed. note: A Marvel facsimile edition of Wolverine Vol. 2 #88 is being released this week, ostensibly to tie into the Deadpool & Wolverine movie. Editor Austin Gorton decided to dive into the issue to figure out what makes it significant. Find more of his throwback reviews at The Real Gentlemen of Leisure. And for...

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]]> 49657 Wolverine #50 one of the better Krakoan farewells https://comicsxf.com/2024/06/12/wolverine-50/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=49230 It’s closing time for Logan in Wolverine #50, written by Benjamin Percy and Victor LaValle, drawn by Geoff Shaw and Cory Smith, colored by Alex Sinclair and lettered by Cory Petit, with backups by Larry Hama, Daniel Piccioto, Yen Nitro and Petit; and Percy, Javi Fernandez, Matt Hollingsworth and Petit. Tony Thornley: Well, Matt, we’re...

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]]> 49230 Hellfire, vengeance and stabbing in Hellverine #1 https://comicsxf.com/2024/05/31/hellverine-1/ Fri, 31 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=49098 Marvel’s latest Wolverine-mash-up anti-hero makes his debut in Hellverine #1, written by Benjamin Percy, drawn by Julius Ohta, colored by Frank D’Armata and lettered by Travis Lanham. If there is one thing that Marvel can never get enough of, it’s relaunching books as soon as possible to get a juicy new #1. If there were...

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]]> 49098 Weapon X-Men #2 is almost as rotten as Zombie Wolverine https://comicsxf.com/2024/04/15/weapon-xmen-2/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://comicsxf.com/?p=48574 The mediocre multiverse misadventure continues in Weapon X-Men #2, written by Christos Gage, drawn by Yildiray Cinar, colored by Nolan Woodard and lettered by Clayton Cowles. No doubt, you’re surprised to see us back here, talking and thinking about this particular series. Especially after the way last month’s article tore through the first issue like...

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]]> 48574 The birthday boy is nervous as ‘Sabretooth War’ begins in Wolverine #41 https://comicsxf.com/2024/01/12/wolverine-41/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=47686 Wolverine and Sabretooth observe a longtime tradition in their rivalry as “Sabretooth War” begins in Wolverine #41, written by Benjamin Percy and Victor LaValle, drawn by Cory Smith and Geoff Shaw, inked in part by Oren Junior, colored by Alex Sinclair and lettered by Cory Petit. Tony Thornley: Well, the climax of the Krakoan era...

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]]> 47686 Ghost Rider/Wolverine Alpha issue is the first Fall of X clunker https://comicsxf.com/2023/08/11/ghost-rider-wolverine-alpha-issue-is-the-first-fall-of-x-clunker/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=46251 A demonic serial killer is murdering innocent mutants. But what is it about this deadly new villain that forces Wolverine and Ghost Rider to team up? And what buried secret does he share with Wolverine and Ghost Rider’s never-before-seen first meeting? Find out in Ghost Rider/Wolverine: Weapons of Vengeance Alpha #1, written by Benjamin Percy,...

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]]> 46251 A Toast to Vulgar New Beginnings in Wolverine #23 https://comicsxf.com/2022/07/27/a-toast-to-vulgar-new-beginnings-in-wolverine-23/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=42231 Logan and Wade wrap up their team-up by… well… you’ll just have to wait and see in Wolverine #23, written by Benjamin Percy, drawn by Adam Kubert, colored by Frank Martin and lettered by Cory Petit. Tony Thornley: Our favorite stabby boys are back, and I’m happy to see there’s some emotional depth going on...

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]]> 42231 Hold Me Closer, Tiny Danger in Wolverine #22 https://comicsxf.com/2022/06/27/hold-me-closer-tiny-danger-in-wolverine-22/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=41691 Wolverine and Deadpool go together like chocolate and peanut butter in Wolverine #22, written by Benjamin Percy, drawn by Adam Kubert, colored by Frank Martin and lettered by Cory Petit. Tony Thornley: Here we are, back again! This storyline just keeps getting more interesting, doesn’t it, special guest Handsome Dan! Dan Grote: HEY, KIDS, IT’S...

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]]> 41691 Oh Snikt, We Liked a Deadpool Comic in Wolverine #20 https://comicsxf.com/2022/04/21/oh-snikt-we-liked-a-deadpool-comic-in-wolverine-20/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=40220 Wolverine and Deadpool go together like chocolate and peanut butter in Wolverine #20, written by Benjamin Percy, drawn by Adam Kubert, colored by Frank Martin and Dijjo Lima, and lettered by Cory Petit. Tony Thornley: Cassie! Welcome! From this first issue, I think this is going to be a lot of fun! Cassie Tongue: I...

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]]> 40220 Wolverine #19 aka Logan Goes Fishing https://comicsxf.com/2021/12/30/wolverine-19-aka-logan-goes-fishing/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:15:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=36729 It’s a little bit Moby Dick, a little bit Jaws and a whole lot of Logan in Wolverine #19.

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]]> 36729 Wolverine #17: You and What Arm-y? https://comicsxf.com/2021/10/28/wolverine-17-percy-medina-kubert-marvel/ Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34901 Wolverine #17: we're up in arms about it! Maverick is back to team up with Wolverine. The crew does some karaoke and oh yah, some fighting.

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]]> 34901 Wolverine #16: Solem, Sex and Swords (Oh My) https://comicsxf.com/2021/09/30/wolverine-16-solem-sex-and-swords-oh-my/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=34184 Solem's insatiable appetite extends to more than just blades in Wolverine #16.

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]]> 34184 Wolverine asks ‘Dude, Where’s My Sword?’ in Wolverine #15 https://comicsxf.com/2021/08/25/wolverine-asks-dude-wheres-my-sword-in-wolverine-15/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=33034 Wolverine #15 finds Ben Percy and Adam Kubert are gonna make Sevyr and Wolverine team up to hunt Solem.

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]]> 33034 Wolverine Is Back In A Madripoor Murder Mystery In Wolverine #14 https://comicsxf.com/2021/07/28/wolverine-is-back-in-a-madripoor-murder-mystery-in-wolverine-14/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=31988 Wolverine #14 returns to form in a fun, noir-inspired issue by Benjamin Percy, Adam Kubert, Frank Martin, and Cory Petit.

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]]> 31988 Fallout At The Hellfire Gala In SWORD #6, Wolverine #13 & Way Of X #3 https://comicsxf.com/2021/06/23/fallout-at-the-hellfire-gala-in-sword-6-wolverine-13-way-of-x-3/ Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=29952 The Hellfire Gala continues as some titles thrive and others stumble hard. This week we have SWORD #6 by Al Ewing, Valerio Schiti, Marte Gracia and Ariana Maher, Wolverine #13 by Benjamin Percy, Scot Eaton, Oren Junior, Matthew Wilson and Coret Petit, and Way Of X #3 by Si Spurrier, Bob Quinn, Java Tartaglia and...

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]]> 29952 Wolverine #12: Logan Goes Knives Out https://comicsxf.com/2021/05/20/wolverine-marvel-percy-eaton-kubert/ Thu, 20 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=27784 Vampires need some stabbin’. It’s a good thing Logan and Louise are feeling stabby as they inch closer to Dracula in Wolverine #12.

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]]> 27784 Hear The Symphony Of The Night As Wolverine Slays In An Exclusive Preview Of Wolverine #12 https://comicsxf.com/2021/05/13/hear-the-symphony-of-the-night-as-wolverine-slays-in-an-exclusive-preview-of-wolverine-12/ Thu, 13 May 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=27126 The X-Men have a weird relationship with Dracula right? I can’t be the only one who thinks that it’s a bit out of left field that one of the most enduring, repeated plot points in every generation of X-Men comics is that, on top of everything else, Dracula also hates them/is hot for Storm. It’s...

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]]> 27126 In A 2004 Dream, Logan Does A Van Helsing In Wolverine #11 https://comicsxf.com/2021/04/14/in-a-2004-dream-logan-does-a-van-helsing-in-wolverine-11/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=25093 Long running plot threads come to a head as The Vampire Nation positions itself against Krakoa. Benjamin Percy, Scot Eaton, JP Mayer, Matthew Wilson and Cory Petit deliver Wolverine #11. TT: Hello Pierce! I am very excited to discuss the foundation of a new nation with you! Have you heard the gospel of Dracul? PL:...

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]]> 25093 We Say The Final Word On Wolverine: Black, White & Blood #4 https://comicsxf.com/2021/03/10/we-say-the-final-word-on-wolverine-black-white-blood-4/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +0000 https://www.comicsxf.com/?p=22649 Jude Jones: So I’ve been pretty hard on this series and…I’m not ashamed. It wasn’t necessarily bad but I found myself repeatedly unsatisfied. But I realized that maybe, just maybe, I was looking at this all wrong. Instead of approaching every story like it should be this encapsulated, logical, coherent, fulfilling vignette, I should just...

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