We have two Wolverine appearance from last week, so let’s start with the jrpbsp reviews…
As we had a light week, let me mention that Dark Wolverine (Daken) appears in Dark Wolverine #81, Dark Avengers #12 and Mighty Avengers #32…
No news is good news, unless you write a weekly Wolverine news post.
Sigh.
As for probable (and possible) Wolverine appearances this week (12/16/09), we have previews of…
–Astonishing X-Men #33 (preview): Rise of the Bio-Sentinels…
–Dark Avengers #12 (preview): More Molecule Man (and Dark Wolverine)…
–Dark Wolverine #81 (preview): Moonstone and Daken…
–Mighty Avengers #32 (preview): Mighty Avengers vs. Dark Avengers…
–X-Force #22 (preview): Necrosha continues…
–X-Men Legacy #230 (preview): Not sure if Wolverine appears…
We have several major and a boatload of minor Wolverine appearance from last week, so let’s start with the jrpbsp reviews…
As for the other Wolverine appearances of the week…
Deadpool #18 (preview)
Writer: Daniel Way
Penciler: Paco Medina
Inker: Juan Vlasco
Daniel Way wraps up another rather amusing Deadpool story with Wolverine and the X-Men.
Not quite as funny as his ‘Wolverine: Origins’ appearance, but I have to admit that Domino and the rooster was pretty damn humorous…
Nation X #1 (preview)
Writer: James Asmus
Art: Michael Allred
In a collection of four short stories, Wolverine cameos in two and takes center stage with Nightcrawler in another.
That stage is “Road Trip!”, a rather off beat, funny and surprisingly well done short story…
X-Men Noir: Mark of Cain #1 (preview)
Writer: Fred Van Lente
Art: Dennis Calero
Like the first X-Men Noir series, ‘Mark of Cain’ starts off with a very strong first issue.
One hopes, however, that this series will end stronger and with less confusion than the last one…
Wolverine also has several brief cameos in a slew of comics…
Wolverine is featured in another digital comics exclusive, ‘Wolverine: One Night Only’, available only at Marvel Digital Comics…
As for probable (and possible) Wolverine appearances this week (12/09/09), we have previews of…
–Deadpool #18 (preview): Deadpool and the X-Men Finale..
–Nation X #1 (preview): Title says it all…
–Spider-Man & the Secret Wars #1 (preview): A look back at the original ‘Secret Wars’…
–Uncanny X-Men First Class #6 (preview): Knights of Hykon continues…
–Wolverine: Under the Boardwalk (preview): Wolverine one shot…
–X-Men Noir: Mark of Cain #1 (preview): Beautiful art by Dennis Calero…
We have two major and one minor Wolverine appearance from last week, as well as a fun Wolverine sighting that I missed from the previous week..
Let’s start with the jrpbsp reviews…
As for the other Wolverine appearances of the week…
Psylocke #17 (preview)
Writer: Chris Yost
Pencils: Harvey Tolibao
Inks: Paul Neary and Sandu Florea
I am thoroughly enjoying this miniseries, much to my surprise, as I have never really been a fan of Psylocke. But Chris Yost deftly retells the history of the character in a way that actually makes sense while moving the character forward.
Wolverine does cameo, and his visit to Mariko’s grave makes me appreciate this series all the more…
What If Secret Invasion (preview)
Writer: Kevin Grevioux & Karl Bollers
Pencils: Pow Rodrix
Paints: Frank Martin
Wolverine briefly appears in this disappointing What If.
By the way, I have a What If idea of my own.
What If Marvel wrote What Ifs as if the altered circumstance actually transpired in the Marvel Universe, instead of creating these horrible Twilight Zone episodes all the time?
Incredible Hercules #138 (preview)
Writer: Greg Pak & Fred Van Lente
Art: Rodney Buchemi
Took me a week to track down this fun-filled epic assault on New Olympus.
And let me tell you, it was certainly worth it.
The New Avengers (and Wolverine) are a hoot as they follow the lunatic lead of Hercules.
If you are looking for a zany change of pace story, I strongly recommend you check this one out…
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, new comics are hitting stores on Thursday this week.
As for probable (and possible) Wolverine appearances this week (12/03/09), we have previews of…
–Uncanny X-Men #518 (preview): Utopia is starting to sink…
–What If? Secret Invasion #1 (preview): Name says it all…
–X-Babies #3 (preview): Amusing cover at the very least…
–X-Force Annual #1 (preview): Wolverine vs. Hydra…
We have three major Wolverine appearances from last week, as well as a Dark Wolverine sighting.
Let’s start with the jrpbsp reviews…
As for the other Wolverine appearances of the week…
Hulk #17 (preview)
Writer: Jeph Loeb
Pencils: Ian Churchill
Inks: Mark Farmer
More of the same from Jeph Loeb and Ian Churchill, though Wolverine only cameos for three pages.
While I can’t recommend this book, I would be interested to hear from folks who have been reading it on a regular basis to see what merits this book does have…
Dark Wolverine #80 (preview)
Writer: Daniel Way & Marjorie Liu
Pencils: Stephen Segovia & Paco Diaz Luque
Inks: Sandu Florea, Guillermo Ortego & Jay Leisten
This series started with such promise, but has become so overly complex, manipulative and maddeningly ambiguous that I am really looking forward to it moving into its final stages. Though I should note that Wolverine does cameo in passing.
Again, I would love to hear from fans of this book to see what it is that I am missing…
Finally, I should note the ‘Wolverine and the X-Men’ completed its first season with a rousing three-part finale, Foresight. Some truly terrific storytelling with a cliffhanger that promises a fun second season.
‘Wolverine and the X-Men’ has returned with new episodes, airing episode 22, “Shades of Grey”, this past Friday. The three-part season finale. “Foresight”, airs Sunday night on Nicktoons and introduces the Hellfire Club…
As for probable (and possible) Wolverine appearances this week (11/25/09), we have previews of…
–Dark Wolverine #80 (preview): Daken screws up live on television…
–Hulk #17 (preview): Wolverine vs. Red Hulk finally concludes…
–Incredible Hercules #138 (preview): Wolverine does cameo…
–Uncanny X-Men #517 (preview): Nation X continues…
–Wolverine: First Class #21 (preview): Wolverine vs. Kitty Pryde?
We have two major Wolverine appearances from last week, as well as a brief cameo and a Dark Wolverine sighting.
Let’s start with the jrpbsp reviews…
As for the Dark Wolverine sighting…
Dark Avengers #11 (preview)
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Art: Mike Deodato
Painted Pages: Greg Horn
A genuinely fascinating issue surrounding the infinite powers of Molecule Man, but it certainly feels like a detour from the Dark Reign storyline.
Which would be fine if this weren’t the primary title for the aforementioned storyline.
Marvel Comics just released solicitations for their February comics. Below are the major Wolverine appearances…
WOLVERINE WEAPON X #10
Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by C.P. SMITH
The perfect jumping on point! Wolverine has never had luck with women. They usually die or try to kill him. So what happens when a new woman enters his life? You think you know how this one goes, but this one issue will stop even Wolverine dead in his tracks! This is the place to start reading if you’re not already — with stunning art by C.P. Smith, Jason Aaron is better than ever at what he does.
WOLVERINE ORIGINS #45
Written by DANIEL WAY
Pencils DOUG BRAITHWAITE
Wolverine’s plan to take down Romulus is revealed, and the endgame to what it’s all been building to begins! But who is the mastermind behind it all? And more importantly, will it even work? With the treacherous Ruby Thursday set to tell all to Romulus, it seems doubtful…
X-FORCE #24
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
Pencils & Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
NECROSHA PART FIVE (of SIX): Death comes to X-Force! The final battle begins as X-Force storms Necrosha to find and kill the Black Queen…but there are 16 million of her slaves between them and her. As the team’s least likely member goes on a suicide mission to save Warpath, Selene achieves her heart’s desire…and someone doesn’t walk away from this fight.
UNCANNY X-MEN #521
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND
“NATION X”: What on Earth is Magneto doing on top of Mt. Tamalpais, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco? He’s not telling and the X-Men Psychics can’t get it out of his brain. But he’s been up there for days plotting something that will rock the X-Verse to its core. All this while Wolverine, Psylocke, Colossus and Fantomex take on the foes that have been plaguing the X-Men since the start of “Nation X”. Part 7 (of 8).
ASTONISHING X-MEN #34
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils and Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
“eXogenetic” Part 4: Gruesome Bio-Sentinels. Genetically-augmented Brood. Someone is taking the X-Men’s biggest threats and making them nightmares. As Cyclops and his team struggle to survive long enough to confront the one responsible, their tormentor has something even more horrible awaiting them!
SIEGE #2 (of 4)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
The blockbuster Marvel event of the year goes full-blown carnage and madness as the biggest and most brutal battle in Marvel’s history brings together heroes from all sides. Lines have been drawn, and an unlikely hero will save one Avenger, but they can’t save them all. The Siege has begun and it claims its first victim as AN AVENGER WILL DIE!!
DARK WOLVERINE #83
Written by MARJORIE LIU & DANIEL WAY
Penciled by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
Part 2 of 3: A choice must be made, but what is real in the realm of gods? Mystery, illusion, and games of fate–all of these await Daken in the heart of Asgard as the Siege continues all around him. But when he is forced to confront himself — who he is, who he wants to be, who he could be — who will Daken choose to become? A man…or a monster?
WOLVERINE: SAVAGE
Written by RYAN DUNLAVEY
Penciled by RICHARD ELSON
Monsters on the high seas means TWO-FISTED CHOPPING ACTION! Wolverine takes the action to new levels as he slices and dices his way through a bevy of foes you’ll never expect!
ULTIMATE COMICS X #1
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Cover by ART ADAMS
Who—or what—is Ultimate X? The answers and even more secrets arrive in the all new ULTIMATE X ongoing bi-monthly series from the superstar dream team of JEPH LOEB and ART ADAMS. Wolverine is dead. Captain America is a fugitive. The Fantastic Four disbanded. Lives have been destroyed and nothing can ever be the same—is there any hope left? It all begins with a search for a brand new character whose identity will leave jaws on the floor and change the Ultimate Universe forever.
For the complete list of Marvel’s solicitations, visit ComicBookResources.com (details)…
As for probable (and possible) Wolverine appearances this week (11/18/09), we have previews of…
–Dark Avengers #11 (preview): Molecule Man…
–Wolverine: Origins #42 (preview): Ruby Thursday?
–Wolverine: Weapon X #7 (preview): Wolverine continues his stay at the Dunwich Sanitorium
–X-Men Legacy #229 (preview): Wolverine cameos in the preview…
