Marvel Solicitations: (Dark) Wolverine in August
Marvel announced their full slate of August solicitations today, and I’ve tried to compile those listings most likely to feature Wolverine and Dark Wolverine. For the complete list, please see ComicBookResources.com…
WOLVERINE WEAPON X #4
Written by JASON AARON
Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY
“THE ADAMANTIUM MEN”
The red-hot, sold-out “Adamantium Men” storyline continues! Wolverine is intent on bringing down the evil corporation Blackguard, one executive at a time if he has to, but when he finally comes face-to-face with the man at the top, he finds the soldiers of Strikeforce X waiting for him, laser-claws and all. Can you say SNIKT? Part 4 (of 5)
WOLVERINE ORIGINS #39
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by SCOT EATON
“ROMULUS”
Deep in the heart of Russia, Wolverine drags himself one step closer to the truth about the man known only as Romulus–but the death-touch of Omega Red stands in his way! With answers finally within reach–will Logan fall victim, another casualty of the Soviet serial killer’s carbonadium tentacles? Part 3 (of 4)
WOLVERINE FIRST CLASS #18
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by FRANCIS PORTELLA
Wolverine and Kitty Pryde have had their disagreements in the past, but when Jamie Madrox, the Mutliple Man, shows up, they wind up on opposite ends siding with the same person! When one of Jamie’s duplicates goes on the run, Kitty decides to help him escape from his creator. Logan sides with the original Madrox…but if he thinks he can stop Kitty from speaking her mind, he doesn’t know teen girls very well!
X-FORCE #18
Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST
Pencils & Cover by MIKE CHOI & SONIA OBACK
“NOT FORGOTTEN”
The fallout from MESSIAH WAR continues! X-23 is missing, and as horrific as her life has been…it’s about to get worse. Elixir knows the truth about the mutant messiah. Wolverine confronts Cyclops about his decisions leading up to the War. Wolfsbane’s journey back to X-Force begins. Bastion’s master plan gets one step closer to fruition. And if all that weren’t enough…Seline’s forces are on the move. More action and drama than any one comic has a right to have! Part 2 (of 4)
Many, many more Wolverine and Dark Wolverine appearances after the jump…
HULK #14
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Wraparound Cover by IAN CHURCHILL
It’s CODE RED VS. X-FORCE. Who is Code Red? How about Red Hulk. Deadpool. The Punisher. Elektra. Thundra. The Crimson Dynamo. What terrible secret could bring this group together — only to run headlong into the deadliest team of X-Men? All this — and wait until you see RED HULK VS. WOLVERINE! Superstar scribe Jeph Loeb is joined by art team Ian Churchill and Mark Farmer as the epic saga of the Red Hulk continues!
NEW AVENGERS #56
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by STUART IMMONEN
Oh man, it is not a good day for the New Avengers. Someone has invented a power disrupter and unleashed it in New York City. The heroes have fallen. Some are hurt bad, others near death. Who will rise to the challenge and save the day? A very important DARK REIGN issue. Something big happens. Not going to tell you what it is but it happens on page 17, panel 4.
DARK WOLVERINE #77
Written by DANIEL WAY & MARJORIE LIU
Penciled by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
“THE PRINCE”
Daken has proven himself capable of wearing many masks, but who’s the real man underneath? As one of Norman Osborn’s Avengers, he has it all: power, fame, access…but what if it’s not enough? Could Wolverine’s son have a heart after all–and if so, will it be the Fantastic Four who help him discover it? Or will they find themselves on the receiving end of a betrayal so huge it will put them at war with the Dark Avengers? Part 3 (of 3)
DARK AVENGERS #8
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils by LUKE ROSS
Norman’s X-Men, as led by Emma and Namor, are the face of mutant law and order! The X-Men look played out of position as Osborn’s dark reign falls over California– but Scott Summers isn’t done yet. The X-Men strike at Norman, at H.A.M.M.E.R., at his fraud X-Men and his sham Avengers all at once! This is the book where, at long last, the Marvel Universe starts to fight back– and it sets the stage for next month’s unbelievable conclusion in UNCANNY X-MEN/DARK AVENGERS – EXODUS!
UNCANNY X-MEN #514
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by TERRY DODSON
UTOPIA rages on! Norman Osborn’s victory in San Francisco is cemented when the Dark X-Men succeed where the X-Men can’t. All the while the Dark Avengers are forced to watch from the sidelines. But how long will Bullseye and Ares sit idle?
DARK X-MEN: THE BEGINNING #3 (of 3)
Written by PAUL CORNELL, JASON AARON & OTHERS
Penciled by HUMBERTO RAMOS, JOCK & OTHERS
The conclusion to the anthology that illustrates the conception of the Dark X-Men. If you’re reading UTOPIA and think you know the whole story, think again. In this issue, Emma Frost convinces Namor to join the team. And learn where Professor X fits into UTOPIA. Also, witness the first Marvel Comic with art by JOCK (Losers, Green Arrow: Year One)!
UNCANNY X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #2
Written by SCOTT GRAY
Pencils & Cover by ROGER CRUZ
Nightcrawler thought he’d found sanctuary in Attilan, fabled city of the Inhumans…but now he’s transgressed their most sacred law! Kurt Wagner stands trial before an angry mob, with Black Bolt the ultimate judge of his fate – and if the verdict is guilty, he’s one dead mutant! So will the X-Men stand by and let that happen? Not a chance! Get ready for an explosive battle between the world’s greatest mutant team and the Inhuman royal family – the question is, will Attilan survive it?!
X-MEN FOREVER #5 & 6
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils by TOM GRUMMETT (#5) & PAUL SMITH (#6)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING WRITER CHRIS CLAREMONT’S THRILLING RETURN TO THE X-MEN CONTINUES! The team continues to track down someone they used to think was a teammate, but has now turned out to be an imposter! Somehow, this is all linked to the death of Wolverine, and a big, shadowy organization known only as “The Consortium.” PLUS! A whole new story begins with X-Men Forever #6! Comics legends Paul Smith and Terry Austin join the X-Men Forever team! As the X-Men attempt to recoup from brutal recent events, they’re tested by an unlikely obstacle. Meanwhile, something big has surfaced in South America–an enemy the battered X-Men will have to face head-on! Plus, a Special 70th Anniversary Frame Variant featuring Dave Cockrum’s original Storm design newly inked by Terry Austin!
TIMESTORM 2009/2099 #4 (of 4)
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by ERIC BATTLE
It’s the Dark Avengers, New Avengers, and the Fantastic Four vs. the world of 2099! The present does battle with the future as the temporal tempest rages, threatening to destroy all that has come before!
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #39
Written by PAUL TOBIN
Penciled by DENIS MEDRI
TAKIN’ CARE OF BUSINESS: Aleksei Sytsevich just wants to retire. The economy is bad, and freelance jobs are harder to find. Business just isn’t what it used to be. It’s time to hang up the suit and live the good life. Of course, when the “business” is super-villain crime sprees as the Rhino, and the “suit” in question is his costume, the Rhino is finding it a bit harder to close the books on his “career.” Luckily, the Avengers are more than glad to help an old foe get out of the game, even if it means dealing with a little bit of trouble. Or, in this case, a LOT of trouble, because the Abomination and the Leader aren’t going to let their old teammate step away from the game quite that easily!
Whatever happen to the days of Wolverine appearing in only one title per month?
I have a question to open some debate. In August they’re doing their variant covers with the border of characters like they did many years back but updated. Do these count as Wolverine appearances? And Wolverine stopped appearing only once a month when he got a daytime organizer. 8:00 am – 9:00 am: Wake up wherever and attend meeting with whatever group who’s home base I woke up in. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Help team stop whatever evil force has pissed us off this time. 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Travel cross country to join another team in their… Read more »
That pretty much summed up issue #73. ^_^
Enjoyed Wolverine’s typical day schedule …
…fight whatever evil force has pissed us / me off this time…
…drink beer…
Could do without the boring team meetings, though!
Good question. How many titles does Batman appear in?
That’s pretty much your answer. XD
Ah… the wonderful character border!
Only one will count my thoughts, though to be honest, I haven’t really been counting variant covers as appearances.