Wolverine #9 (preview)
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Daniel Acuna
From Marvel: “Wolverine’s been sent him to Hell, forced into a brutal rampage against the X-Men, and had his mind torn to shreds by demons. Finally free, Logan’s only got one thing on his mind – payback! First on his list, the woman who put the gears of hell in motion, Mystique. Except, Wolverine’s not the only one who’s got her in his sights. Lord Deathstrike, the unstoppable new assassin, enters the fray to tear Mystique to pieces. Can Logan claw his way to her first?”
On sale May 25, 2011.
“Get Mystique, Final Repose” picks up where last issue left off and aside from a slightly ridiculous new villain and a cheesy new communicator belt, Aaron and Acuna deliver the goods.
Especially the last page.
But seeing as how I’m a proud former owner of a 1968 British Racing Green Mustang, the second totaling of Wolverine’s Pony is especially painful.
Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine #6 (preview)
Writer: Jason Aaron
Pencils: Adam Kubert
Digital Inks: Mike Roslan
From Marvel: “WOLVERINE IS THE NEW DARK PHOENIX! We’ll let that sink in… NOW RUN TO YOUR RETAILER AND MAKE THEM RESERVE YOU A COPY OF THIS COMIC!”
This finale is not at all what I was expecting.
It is not full of “Sturm und Drang”.
It is rather poignant, personal and provides a final unexpected twist that promises a very big confrontation for Wolverine in the future.
What did the rest of you think of it?
On sale May 25, 2011.
Wolverine/Hercules: Myths, Monsters & Mutants #3 (preview)
Writer: Frank Tieri
Art: Juan Santacruz
From Marvel: “Wolverine was annoying enough when he was made of flesh and adamantium, but now that he’s been turned to stone by Medusa, he’s causing Hercules nothing but serious back pain. Unfortunately for Herc, the only person who can help him hangs out at the Café du Mort… too bad the clientele are so reanimated!”
On sale May 4, 2011.
While the concept of Hercules carrying around a stone Wolverine is rather amusing, the story has more of a sitcom feel than I prefer…
Wolverine: The Best There Is #6 (preview)
Writers: Charles Huston
Art: Juan Jose Ryp
From Marvel: “Wolverine’s healing factor has gotten him through some tough times, but its limits are put to the test when he’s caught by Contagion, a man nurturing a deadly obsession with unkillable mutants. However when Logan discovers the true purpose behind the torturous experiments he’ll wish he could have died on the slab.”
On sale May 4, 2011.
Was there a point to this story arc?
I mean, seriously.
What was the point?
Wolverine #9 (preview)