World War Hulks: Wolverine vs. Captain America #2 (preview)
Writer: Paul Tobin
Art: Jacopo Camagni with Ig Guara & Iban Coello

From Marvel: “You’ve seen what happens when you hulk out a hero…but what does Doc Samson’s deadly Cathexis ray do to a stone-cold killer? Or TWO?! In the aftermath of World War Hulk, Wolverine and Bucky Barnes, aka the NEW Captain America, are off the chain and out of control. It’s claws against a soldier’s instinct in a battle destined to prove which of these two WW2 vets is REALLY the best there is at what they do!!”

On sale July 28, 2010.

This two-part miniseries wraps up two weeks after it started. Worth the bother or another useless money grab?

If you haven’t picked up the issue, make sure to read the preview, linked next the series title above.

Wolverine Weapon X #15 (preview)
Writer: Jason Aaron
Pencils: Ron Garney

From Marvel: “It’s the action-packed conclusion to ‘Tomorrow Dies Today’…and at the end of it only one Deathlok shall remain. As Logan and the greatest heroes of the Marvel U unite to confront him, the question is raised: is he friend or foe? Or maybe even both?”

On sale July 28, 2010.

What do you think of the final chapter of Jason Aaron’s time-traveling Wolverine saga — too much Deathlok or another rousing finale?

And if you haven’t picked up the issue, make sure to read the preview, linked next the series title above.

‘Wolverine: Weapon X’ #15 reviews from around the Web…

• IGN: ‘Tomorrow Dies Today’ Stumbles to Finish Line (7 out of 10)

Wolverine Origins #50 (preview)
Writer: Daniel Way
Art: Will Conrad

From Marvel: “THE SERIES CONCLUSION! It’s the end of an era, a story years in the making, and as one journey ends, another begins. With his quest for revenge now concluded, Wolverine embarks on a new journey…towards salvation.”

In stores July 28, 2010.

Strong finale or one last dose of melodrama from Daniel Way?

Share your thoughts on the final issue of the series below…

And if you haven’t picked up the issue, make sure to read the preview, linked next the series title above.

‘Wolverine Origins’ #50 reviews from around the Web…

• IGN: 5.5 out of 10
• Comic Vine: 2.5 out of 5

Marvel unveiled their complete October Solicitations today, and as usual, we bring you the Wolverine Highlights…

WOLVERINE #2
Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by RENATO GUEDES
Imagine everyone Logan has ever killed over the course of his very long life, all confined to one place, all itching to get their shot at revenge. Now witness the devil give them just what they want. It’s Logan versus the legion of the damned, including some very familiar faces. And with Logan’s demonically-possessed body still running amuck on earth, the body count can only grow. Who could possibly stand in his way? Maybe… Mystique???

DAKEN: DARK WOLVERINE #2
Written by MARJORIE LIU & DANIEL WAY
Pencils and Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
Did you really think that Daken wouldn’t be involved in sending Wolverine’s soul to Hell? Now that his Did you really think that Daken wouldn’t be involved in sending Wolverine’s soul to Hell? Now that his father is out of the way, Daken is free to do whatever he wants. And what does he want? EVERYTHING.

X-23 #2
Written by MARJORIE LIU
Penciled by WILL CONRAD
X-23 has never been a normal teenager, but with a demonic Wolverine on the loose, her dreams of becoming that normal teen seem less possible than ever. When the images this imposter Wolverine has been filling her head with become real, who can she turn to? And where is the real Wolverine in all of this? Find out as the series you’ve been waiting for continues!

UNCANNY X-FORCE #1
Written by RICK REMENDER
Pencils by JEROME OPEÑA
“AGES,” PART 1
Wolverine promised Cyclops that X-Force would disband — he lied. A secret society has resurrected En Sabah Nur, putting into motion events that will turn this age of heroes into an Age of Apocalypse! To hold them back, Wolverine and Archangel bring together Fantomex, Deadpool, and Psylocke to form The Uncanny X-Force! Stained by their history, they are the only ones capable of making the hard resolutions necessary. A band of likeminded friends and mercenaries set to one purpose, one big ugly task — kill Apocalypse by any means.

X-MEN #4
Written by VICTOR GISCHLER
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
“CURSE OF THE MUTANTS,” PART 4
With thousands of vampires poised to attack Utopia, just waiting for the word from their leader, Xarus, the X-Men’s best hope for survival just might lie in a most unlikely new ally: the newly resurrected Dracula, who has more than a bone to pick with his traitorous son. But the problem cuts even deeper: The X-Men have lost one of their greatest warriors, fallen victim to a vampire bite. Brace yourself for Vampire Wolverine!

ASTONISHING X-MEN: XENOGENESIS #5 (of 5)
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils & Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
The truth behind the mutant babies of Karere township is discovered — an innocent man who might also doom the town, if not the whole of Africa, by accident. The X-Men have to put themselves between two armies to save a mutant who might not be worth saving…

NEW AVENGERS #5
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN
With everything on the line, Wolverine volunteers to make the ultimate sacrifice to save our dimension. Magic is being reinvented in the Marvel Universe and it is happening here!! Plus: another chapter in the oral history of the Avengers!

AVENGERS #6
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
The blockbuster Avengers book continues!! Kang versus Ultron with Avengers from every era right in the middle. The end of this issue is a shocker that sets up one of the biggest new threats to the Marvel Universe!! Plus: another chapter in the oral history of the Avengers!

For the full list of Marvel’s October Solicitations, please visit Newsarama (details)…

Thought I’d roll up the week in one post as Wolverine doesn’t exactly take center stage in either of the Avengers books out this week…

Avengers #3 (preview)
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils: John Romita, Jr.
Inks: Klaus Janson

From Marvel: “The time space continuum is broken! And the Avengers must travel to the far flung future to see exactly what terrible mess their children have made of the world. But maybe, just maybe, Kang didn’t tell our heroes the truth about what has gone wrong. Guest starring the Next Avengers, the Future Imperfect Hulk and the Amazing Spider-Girl! Yeah, you heard us! Another blockbuster issue from Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita, Jr.! Plus! Another chapter in the untold oral history of the Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis…!”

In stores July 21, 2010.
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I gotta be honest with you, I don’t think Wolverine belongs in the above, adjective-less iteration of the Avengers…

New Avengers #2 (preview)
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciler: Stuart Immonen
Inks: Wade Von Grawbadger

From Marvel: “All new Marvel magic by Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen! The Avengers don’t even get a chance to move in to their new digs when a dimensional invasion tears right into the heart of the team. This is a story that wlll completely reinvent the rules of magic in the Marvel Universe and have long- lasting effects on a handful of your favorite Marvel characters. Plus: an Avenger disappears! Backup feature: Another brand new oral history of the Avengers chapter by Bendis!”

In stores July 21, 2010.

Now this, this is where Wolverine belongs.

Great dialogue and more down-to-Earth action — even if it is magic…

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There is one other pseudo-appearance this week with Wolverine appearing on a t-shirt and poster in Marvel Zombies 5 #5 (preview), but I don’t think it really counts…

In San Diego Comic-Con news (see full details), Marvel revealed several Wolverine tidbits…

• ‘Wolverine: The Best There Is’ debuts in December by Charlie Huston and Juan Jose Ryp…
• ‘Wolverine’, ‘Daken’ and ‘X-23’ will create a pseudo Wolverine universe, at least according to Daniel Way…

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Finally, probable/possible Wolverine appearances for the upcoming week (7/28/10)…

–Franken-Castle #19 (preview): Does Wolverine finally appear?
–Uncanny X-Men #526 (preview): Wolverine confirmed in preview…
–Wolverine Origins #50 (preview): Series finale…
–Wolverine Weapon X #15 (preview): ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ concludes…
–World War Hulks: Wolverine vs. Captain America #2 (preview): Another conclusion…
–X-Campus #2 (no preview): European version of X-Men continues…

Girl Comics #3 (preview)
Writer: Marjorie Liu +
Art: Sara Pichelli +

From Marvel: “The final issue is here, and you won’t want to miss out on the event of the year comes as these acclaimed creators take on everything from Marvel romance to Marvel horror! Join the celebration with veteran creators of both classic Marvel and indie comics, including Marjorie Liu (DARK WOLVERINE), Ann Nocenti (DAREDEVIL) and Carla Speed McNeil (Finder).”

In stores July 14, 2010.

Several short stories feature Wolverine, though the one with Jubilee by Marjorie Liu is definitely a keeper…

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Wolverine also makes brief flashback cameos in ‘Uncanny X-Men: The Heroic Age’ #1 (preview); ‘X-Men Origins: Deadpool’ #1 (preview); and a pint-size appearance in ‘Marvel Super Hero Squad’ #7 (preview)…

And don’t forget to add your thoughts in the comments below on any other Wolverine appearances from the week that we may have missed…

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Finally, probable/possible Wolverine appearances for the upcoming week (7/21/10)…

–Avengers #3 (preview): The Avengers take on Kang…
–Black Widow #4 (preview): Will Wolverine appear?
–Dark Wolverine #88 (preview): Franken-Castle…
–New Avengers #2 (preview): How many Avengers teams can Wolverine be on?

World War Hulks: Wolverine vs. Captain America #1 (preview)
Writer: Paul Tobin
Art: Jacopo Camagni

From Marvel: “You’ve seen what happens when you hulk out a hero…but what does Doc Samson’s deadly Cathexis ray do to a stone-cold killer? Or TWO?! In the aftermath of World War Hulk, Wolverine and Bucky Barnes, aka the NEW Captain America, are off the chain and out of control. It’s claws against a soldier’s instinct in a battle destined to prove which of these two WW2 vets is REALLY the best there is at what they do!”

On sale July 14, 2010.

World War Hulks: A great idea or a great idea gone bad?

And if you haven’t picked up the issue, make sure to read the preview, linked next the series title above.

X-Force: Sex and Violence #1 (preview)
Writer: Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost
Art: Gabriele Dell’Otto

From Marvel: “Just when you thought it was over, we pull you back in—it’s the X-Force story everyone’s been talking about, finally delivered! Wolverine and Domino have always had a special relationship, but everything goes upside down when the Assassins Guild puts out a hit on our gun wielding bombshell. Why do they want her dead? And more importantly, how many people have to die before Wolverine and Domino can spend some quality time together? Get ready for the sexiest blood-soaked ride Craig Kyle and Chris Yost have ever delivered as they join forces with international superstar Gabriele Dell’otto to offer up their final X-Force story!”

On sale July 14, 2010.

Kyle & Yost’s final X-Force story. A final hurrah or one story too many?

And if you haven’t picked up the issue, make sure to read the preview, linked next the series title above.

Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine #2 (preview)
Writer: Jason Aaron
Pencils: Adam Kubert
Inks: Mark Morales

From Marvel: “The biggest adventure that Spider-Man and Wolverine have ever been on continues! A major Marvel mystery villain is putting our dynamic duo through hell, pushing them to their absolute limits and ripping their lives apart. But how does this villain have the power to summon enemies like Doom the Living Planet to challenge our heroes? All astonishment brought to you by Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE, PUNISHERMAX) and Adam Kubert (WOLVERINE, ULTIMATE X-MEN)!”

On sale July 14, 2010.

Another Jason Aaron masterpiece or a time travel too many?

And if you haven’t picked up the issue, make sure to read the preview, linked next the series title above.

X-Men: Second Coming #2 (preview)
Writers: Zeb Wells, Mike Carey, Craig Kyle & Chris Yost, Matt Fraction
Art: Ibraim Roberson, Esad Ribic, Greg Land & Jay Leisten, Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson

From Marvel: “The end is here. Sacrifices have been made. The most dangerous and successful attempt at the extermination of mutants is upon us. Who will walk away?”

On sale July 14, 2010.

‘Second Coming’, Epilogue: Surprising ramifications or just a big yanw?

And if you haven’t picked up the issue, make sure to read the preview, linked next the series title above.