Astonishing X-Men #35 (preview)
Writer: Warren Ellis
Breakdowns: Phil Jimenez
Finishes: Andy Lanning

From Marvel: “‘eXogenetic’ conclusion! After wading through a swarm of bio-mechanically engineered monstrosities modeled after some of their fiercest foes, the X-Men finally come face to face with the man responsible. He’s given his life to designing the death of the mutant race and with the X-Men at his doorstep, he’s preparing to unleash one more genetic nightmare upon the world before his time runs out.”

On sale August 25, 2010.

After another extended delay, Warren Ellis and Phil Jimenez finally wrap up the latest storyline. Is this a case of too little, too late?

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

New Avengers #3 (preview)
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils: Stuart Immonen
Inks: Wade Von Grawbadger

From Marvel: “Who is the true master of the mystic arts? Well, it ain’t Doctor Strange and it ain’t Doctor Voodoo. The bad news is he’s here and he is in charge. And he is gleefully ripping this dimension apart, piece by piece, in his search for relics of power. How are the legacies of Iron Fist, Doctor Strange and Wolverine connected? Find out here in this brand new eye-popper from Bendis and Immonen! Backup feature: Another brand new oral history of the Avengers chapter by Bendis!”

In stores August 18, 2010.

Great cover. Good issue. Still not sure if Wolverine works in magic stories like this…

Uncanny X-Men #527 (preview)
Writer: Matt Fraction
Pencils: Whilce Portacio with Leonard Kirk
Inks: Ed Tadeo, Leonard Kirk and Jay Leisten

From Marvel: “THE FIVE LIGHTS, The fallout of SECOND COMING is still taking its toll on the X-Men. We can’t tell you anything else until the end of SECOND COMING! Part 2 (of 5)”

In stores August 18, 2010.

Wolverine and Cyclops get a two-page drinking sequence to talk about Nightcrawler’s fate…

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In other appearances, Wolverine shows up in ‘Avengers & The Infinity Gauntlet’ #1 (preview), a dreadful re-imagining of ‘Infinity Gauntlet’ and is kinda, sorta featured in Marvel Universe vs. the Punisher #2 (preview), an alternate future with zombies who aren’t called zombies…

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Probable/possible Wolverine appearances for the upcoming week (8/25/10)…

–Astonishing X-Men #35 (preview): It’s been a while, but ‘eXogenetic’ concludes…
–Avengers #4 (preview): More time travelin’ fun…
–Dark Wolverine #90 (preview): Series finale…

Wolverine Weapon X #16 (preview)
Writer: Jason Aaron
Art: Davide Gianfelice

From Marvel: “During the shocking events of SECOND COMING, Logan lost one of his dearest friends: Nightcrawler. Now with the reading of Nightcrawler’s will, Logan learns that his friend had one last request, something Logan can not refuse, no matter how much it might pain him. Don’t miss this stirring series finale that helps pave the way for next month’s WOLVERINE #1.”

On sale August 18, 2010.

Issues like this are the reason I still read Wolverine comics. Wow.

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

Dark Wolverine #89 (preview)
Writer: Daniel Way & Marjorie Liu
Pencils: Stephen Segovia and Paco Diaz
Inks: Craig Yeung, Guillermo Ortego & Paco Diaz

From Marvel: “PUNISHMENT, Part 3: Daken barely survived his encounter with Frank Castle, but that only makes him more dangerous than ever — especially when Wolverine shows up to save the day. Killing two birds with one stone has never been more appealing…”

In stores August 11, 2010.

Now that Franken-Castle is nigh invulnerable, Wolverine can finally unleash his claws on the bastard who blew off his face, shot him in the crotch and streamrolled him flat…

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In other appearances, Wolverine cameos as a vision in the Chris Claremont-driven alternate history of ‘X-Men Forever 2’ #5 (preview) and is featured in the kids comic Marvel Super Hero Squad #8 (preview)…

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Probable/possible Wolverine appearances for the upcoming week (8/18/10)…

–Avengers and the Infinity Gauntlet #1 (preview): An ‘Infinity Gauntlet’ retelling…
–Hulk #24 (preview): ‘World War Hulks’ finale…
–Marvel Universe vs. the Punisher #2 (preview): Wolverine does appear, sort of…
–New Avengers #3 (preview): Pretty funny preview if you ask me…
–Uncanny X-Men #527 (preview): No idea if Wolverine will appear…
–Wolverine Weapon X #16 (preview): Kurt’s will has one last request to make of Logan…

X-Men #2 (preview)
Writers: Victor Gischer
Pencils: Paco Medina
Inks: Juan Vlasco

From Marvel: “CURSE OF THE MUTANTS, PART 2: Upon discovering that San Francisco has been invaded by Dracula and his vampire army, the X-Men set out to find the evil and destroy it. But when Blade the Vampire Slayer shows up and drops a bombshell, the X-Men realize all of their assumptions have been wrong. Their only chance to survive hinges on a desperate plan which might prove their undoing.”

On sale August 11, 2010.

Vampires? How original!

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 #2 (preview)
Writer: Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost
Art: Gabriele Dell’Otto

From Marvel: “WARNING: This issue lives up to the title. Not for the squeamish or easily embarrassed, wink wink. Wolverinefinds out why the Assassins Guild is after Domino, and it’s a funny story. Well, Domino thinks it is. But Logan is grumpy and does’t see the humor in it, probably due to the fact that Dom’s actions have put a half dozen of the worlds deadliest assassins on their trail. And then things get complicated. Ahhh, roma!”

On sale August 11, 2010.

Another rocking issue…

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

Wolverine has only two brief cameos this week…

Doomwar #6 (preview)
Writer: Jonathan Maberry
Pencils: Scot Eaton
Inks: Robert Campanella, Jaime Mendoza, Davide Meikis

From Marvel: “Doctor Doom has become the most powerful force on planet earth. He’s fought the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, two Black Panthers and Deadpool to a standstill, and left a trail of death and destruction behind him. Now it all comes down to a bloody battle at the border of Latveria – a battle that will decide the fate of the world. If you think you know how this is all going to end – you don’t.”

In stores August 4 2010.

Wolverine cameos on final page…

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Marvel Universe vs. the Punisher #1 (preview)
Writer: Jonathan Maberry
Art: Goran Parlov

From Marvel: “The creative team of Jonathan Maberry and Goran Parlov take you on a journey into the darkest territory in this Marvel Knights limited series. A terrible plague has swept the Earth, turning everyone – human, hero, villain, god and monster — into sadistic cannibal predators. As Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Thing and other infected start a feeding frenzy, the world falls in a wave of insatiable violence. Now, five years later, one man hunts the wasteland that was New York City. One man stands against the hordes of monsters who hunt the night. He is the Punisher, the Last Gun on Earth. And he has an endless supply of ammunition.”

In stores August 4, 2010.

Wolverine again cameos, this time in a single panel of flashback sequence…

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Probable/possible Wolverine appearances for the upcoming week (8/11/10)…

–Dark Wolverine #89 (preview): Wolverine vs. Franken-Castle…
–Incredible Hulk #611 (preview): The climax of World War Hulks…
–Super Hero Squad #8 (preview): Overweight superheroes…
–X-Force: Sex and Violence #2 (preview): The fan-favorite miniseries wraps up…
–X-Men #2 (preview): More vampires…
–X-Men Forever 2 #5 (preview): Wolverine cameos as a memory…

Uncanny X-Men #526 (preview)
Writer: Matt Fraction
Pencils: Whilce Portacio
Inks: Ed Tadeo

From Marvel: “THE FIVE LIGHTS: After the events of SECOND COMING, the X-Men’s world has changed. We can’t tell you much without spoiling the crossover, but here are some words to whet your appetite: Hope, Emma, Namor, Sebastian Shaw. Classic X-Men artist Whilce Portacio is back again for this story-arc of epic proportions!”

In stores July 28, 2010.

Wolverine cameos in only one panel, as seen in the preview…

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Franken-Castle #19 (preview)
Writer: Rick Remender
Art: Tony Moore

From Marvel: “PUNISHMENT: PART 2 OF 4 A DARK WOLVERINE/FRANKEN-CASTLE CROSSOVER! The rematch you begged for: Punisher vs Daken! A few months ago, Wolverine’s son hunted down Frank Castle at the behest of a vengeance-seeking Norman Osborn and sliced him to ribbons. But Frank’s feeling better now, and he’s ready for round two – as Franken-Castle! Everything you ever wanted all in one comic – in the most brutal, down-in-the-dirt, blood-soaked, slugfest the law will allow per page — guaranteed to kick you right in your damned face, in mighty Marvel fashion, naturally.

In stores July 28, 2010.

Wolverine cameos on the final page, but it is worth it to see Franken-Castle beat the snot out of Daken…

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Wolverine is also featured in X-Campus #2 (no preview), a reprint of a European comic with the X-Men as true teenagers that feels more like a cartoon than a comic…

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Probable/possible Wolverine appearances for the upcoming week (8/04/10)…

–Doomwar #6 (preview): Will Wolverine appear in the series finale?
–Marvel Universe vs. the Punisher #1 (preview): Whatever you do, don’t say the zed word…