Yes, you know we just have to have another Wolverine review, didn't you? After all, he is still the most popular mutant be it in comics, movies or cartoons. So anyway, at the height of his popularity and back when comics popularity was making its second wave in terms of purchasing popularity, we see Wolverine finally getting his second ongoing aside from his one-offs, limited series, roles in various team booksSo why the second book?
Similar to Spidey in the 80s and 90s, whenever a new book comes, there is usually a general theme/ guideline in the hopes of appealing to readers who are already fans and those who may like the character but not in his/ her first ongoing
In this case, it is because finally Wolverine has recovered his memories. And so, in this book, he goes about settling old scores including trying to see if he can reconcile to his son who is none other than Dark Avenger, Daken. Daken is one mean socio and psychopath!For this first issue, we see Wolvie making the rounds and starting on his path, the path for the next few story arcs. And in this issue it includes him and the special blade that has the power to "kill" him and those like him as the sword can prevent or inhibit their healing powers
Umm the storyline is interesting enough and I love the covers but ... Dillon may not be the right artist. I like my Wolverine series darker, edgier, style of artwork not all these clear lines almost horizontal angle with hardly any background. Don't get me wrong. I am a fan of Dillon but his style doesn't work in all genres although in Preacher, it was a treat
Ratings: 7/ 10 (because of the awesome cover otherwise a 5)
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