The Animal Reawakens In Wolverine's New Ongoing Solo Series
by Jay Cochran
May 8, 2024
Just in time for the character’s 50th anniversary, the Wolverine legend begins anew! Following Krakoa’s tragic fall and the brutal “Sabretooth War” storyline currently unfolding in the final issues of Benjamin Percy’s Wolverine run, Logan will turn his back on humanity, mutantkind, and the X-Men in an all-new ongoing WOLVERINE series by acclaimed writer Saladin Ahmed (Daredevil) and Marvel Stormbreaker artist Martín Cóccolo (Immortal Thor).
Ahmed and Cóccolo’s new run begins deep in the Canadian wilderness where Wolverine reunites with his wolf pack and embraces the beast within! But Wolverine’s more than an animal—he’s a soldier. And a new war is brewing. As Nightcrawler struggles to remind Logan that he’s part of a family, Logan’s exile is violently disturbed by his most hated foes, and with each battle, a new existential threat gathers strength. This ancient villain has been bubbling under the surface of the Marvel Universe since the days of myth, and once unleashed, will dramatically alter the scope of Wolverine’s storied history and force him to prove himself a hero like never before.
There’s a killer in the woods – and as Wolverine’s attempt at peace is shattered, an old enemy will re-emerge as a new villain rises that will bring Logan to the brink of his berserker rage. But Nightcrawler knows his old friend is capable of doing what’s right, and before long, Logan will have to unleash his claws, push his healing factor to the limit and demonstrate he’s the best there is at what he does once and for all – nice be damned! Note to collectors: the new series kicks off with a key first appearance and a major addition to the lore of Wolverine!
“When I was a kid, Wolverine was the coolest character in comics,” Ahmed shared. “That hasn't changed a whole lot for me, so when Marvel approached me about a new solo Logan book, it was an instant YES.”
“Logan is simultaneously a mythic hero, an abused animal, and a man of flesh, blood, and adamantium,” he continued. “Our story is about what happens when these parts of him all pull in opposite directions – and threaten to rip Logan to pieces that won't come back together again.”
“I could talk for hours about why I decided to take this relaunch, but you want my real answer? It's Wolverine. That’s it,” Cóccolo shared. “It's a dream come true for me, and I can't believe I get to tell my younger self every day that I'm drawing WOLVERINE. Saladin's exploration of the character and the story is incredibly exciting as a concept as well as visually engaging, and I can't wait for people to finally see it!”
Check out Cóccolo’s main cover now and stay tuned for more news about the series in the months ahead!
WOLVERINE #1
Written by SALADIN AHMED
Art and Cover by MARTÍN CÓCCOLO
On Sale 9/11
Comments...
On 5/10/2024 at 12:28 PM, Hogun said:Am I the only one who hates John Romita Jr's art? What is that face? Couldn't Marvel have picked a better artist for the homage cover?
I think he's Marvel's favorite nepo-baby artist.
On 5/10/2024 at 5:28 PM, Hogun said:Am I the only one who hates John Romita Jr's art? What is that face? Couldn't Marvel have picked a better artist for the homage cover?
He is a big name at Marvel and he was a Wolverine artist. His art has always been divisive but clesrly his best days are behind him.
I really wish they would return Wolverine to his Brown and tan costume. It just makes more sense. I'm tired of the yellow and blue all the way around. And I have to agree with the JRJR comment. I don't care for his art at all. Sorry for a totally negative post.
Hogun -
2024-05-10 @ 4:28 pm
Am I the only one who hates John Romita Jr's art? What is that face? Couldn't Marvel have picked a better artist for the homage cover?
JayC -
2024-05-10 @ 3:54 pm
Wolverine has remained adamantium-tough through mutantkinds darkest times, but the fall of Krakoa breaks him! Just in time for the characters 50th anniversary, Logan retreats to where the Wolverine legend beganthe Canadian wildernessin Saladin Ahmed and Martn Cccolos new WOLVERINE ongoing series. Announced yesterday and launching in September, the series will be a part of the X-Mens new From the Ashes era. Today, fans can check out a berserkers rage worth of variant covers for the debut issue!Theres a killer in the woods and as Wolverines attempt at peace is shattered, old enemies re-emerge as an ancient force awakens! Predating the Marvel Universe as we know it, this primal being takes a special interest in Logan, but does it see him as a hero worthy of his legendary reputation or an affront to creation that needs to be eliminated?With Nightcrawler by his side to bring his old friend home, Logan will have to unleash his claws, push his healing factor to the limit and demonstrate hes the best there is at what he does once and for all nice be damned!The new covers include an eye-catching Foil Cover by Patrick Gleason, an homage piece of Frank Millers iconic Wolverine #1 cover by John Romita Jr., a Negative Space Variant Cover by John Tyler Christopher, a team-up image between Wolverine and Nightcrawler by Felipe Massafera, a showdown between Wolverine and Cyber by Clayton Crain, and more. Check them out now and preorder WOLVERINE #1 at your local comic shop today!WOLVERINE #1Written by SALADIN AHMEDArt and Cover by MARTN CCCOLOVariant Cover by KAARE ANDREWSVariant Cover by CLAYTON CRAINNegative Space Variant Cover by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHERVariant Cover by PEACH MOMOKOVariant Cover by FELIPE MASSAFERAHomage Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.Hidden Gem Variant Cover by MIKE ZECKAdamantium Head Virgin Variant Cover by PATRICK GLEASONFoil Adamantium Head Variant Cover by PATRICK GLEASONOn Sale 9/11
Wait...what do they mean "turn his back on...the X-Men?"
Isn't he in one of the core team books as well?
On 5/8/2024 at 10:39 AM, tarot said:there is more then a blue stripe. The "boots" are flat and I think the sleeves are longer but that could be the shading.
Yeah, I cant think in Logan thinking seriously about those changes ...
tarot -
2024-05-08 @ 4:39 pm
On 5/8/2024 at 5:37 PM, Legender said:I cant think in Logan drinking coffee and suddenly realizing ... "I think I need a blue stripe more in the leg"
there is more then a blue stripe. The "boots" are flat and I think the sleeves are longer but that could be the shading.
On 5/8/2024 at 10:06 AM, tarot said:oh look......a new suit.....Hasbro!
I cant think in Logan drinking coffee and suddenly realizing ... "I think I need a blue stripe more in the leg"
tarot -
2024-05-08 @ 4:06 pm
oh look......a new suit.....Hasbro!
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