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Review: ‘Wolverine’ #1

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An action-packed mutant romp, “Wolverine” #1 is an entertaining read that readers should not miss out on. At war with himself, his friends, and enemies, old Wolvey continues to be compelling as ever. There is no way you can say no to a fresh issue of “Wolverine”, bub.

WRITTEN BY: Paul Cornell
ART BY: Ryan Stegman
PUBLISHER: Marvel Comics
PRICE: $3.99
RELEASE: Feb. 5, 2014

Logan has lost his mutant-healing factor due to a deadly virus. Now rendered mortal, if Logan makes one wrong move, he will definitely end up dead. Having been beaten and scarred by his lifelong enemy, Sabertooth, Logan realizes he has to give up his old life and start fresh again. But in his new direction, Logan wrestles with the fact that he can never seethe his claws. As Wolverine, Logan has always been the wild man loose in the woods, the loyal solider, and the perfect killer. How can he truly step down from another adventure?

Mixing witty humor and action, writer Paul Cornell examines how a man on the edge faces his own mortality. Logan is at a crossroads as he realizes just how killable he actually is. How can Logan pick himself up again after being humiliated and on the losing end? The cover by Ryan Stegman and Edgar Delgado actually foreshadows the dangerous road that Logan has put himself on. Logan has to revert to his old ways, putting off emotions and sentiments, as he strives to find a new purpose in his dangerous lifestyle.

Even though Cornell presents readers with a dark character piece, there is a lot of humor injected into the narrative. When Logan is by himself, he seems downtrodden and vulnerable. But when the mask comes on, Wolverine actually looks like he is having fun in action. When the Wolverine is unleashed, he is unafraid to jump recklessly into battle headfirst. Notice how different Wolverine is when he is talking with a member of the X-Men and how he banters around with his new ragtag team.

In an excellent splash page, Stegman captures Wolverine in his new and glossy costume design. Stegman decorates the wrists with protective armor and the mask looks more like a helmet. In just one physical pose, Stegman illustrates Wolverine’s ferocity as he comes out swinging, with his claws tearing at the walls. If you notice closely, the belt on the costume is actually for a gun holster, which harkens back to Logan’s time in WWII.

I also like Stegman’s character design for Lost Boy, a member of Wolverine’s new ragtag team. With his jacket open, Lost Boy reveals the tattoo on his shirtless chest. As if showing off, Lost Boy wants everyone to read the message, “I Fight Evil With Evil,” in big letters. In a wide shot, Stegman depicts Lost Boy walking around as if he is more of a slacker, with his hoodie on and his hands in his pockets.

If you’re excited for some mutant mayhem, then “Wolverine” #1 is definitely right up your alley. With the shocking cliff-hanger, I can’t wait to see what Cornell and Stegman have in store with “Wolverine.”

4/5 Skulls

Reviewed by – Jorge Solis

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‘Witchblade’ is Getting Resurrected This Summer in New Comic Series from Top Cow and Image Comics

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April 18, 2024

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Witchblade, the popular comic series that initially ran from 1995 to 2015 and launched a TV series, is getting resurrected in a new comic series from Top Cow and Image Comics. It’s set to unleash heavy metal, black magic and blood this summer.

Look for the new Witchblade series to launch on July 17, 2024.

In Witchblade #1, “New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini’s life was forever fractured by her father’s murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, Sara now stalks a vicious criminal cabal beneath the city, where an ancient power collides and transforms her into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. How will Sara use this ancient power, or will she be consumed by it?”

The series is penned by NYT Best-Selling writer Marguerite Bennett (Animosity, Batwoman, DC Bombshells) and visualized by artist Giuseppe Cafaro (Suicide Squad, Power Rangers, Red Sonja). The creative duo is working with original co-creator Marc Silvestri, who is the CEO of Top Cow Productions Inc. and one of the founders of Image Comics. They are set to reintroduce the series to Witchblade’s enduring fans with “a reimagined origin with contemporary takes on familiar characters and new story arcs that will hook new readers and rekindle the energy and excitement that fueled the 90’s Image Revolution that shaped generations of top creators.”

Bennett said in a statement, “The ability to tell a ferocious story full of monsters, sexuality, vision, and history was irresistible.” She adds, “Our saga is sleek, vicious, ferocious, and has a lot to say about power in the 21st century and will be the first time that we are stopping the roller coaster to let more people on. I’ve loved Witchblade since I was a child, and there is truly no other heroine like Sara with such an iconic legacy and such a rich, brutal relationship to her own body.”

“The Witchblade universe is being modernized to reflect how Marguerite beautifully explores the extreme sides of Sara through memories, her personal thoughts, like desire and hunger, in her solitude and when she is possessed by the Witchblade. So, I had to visually intersect a noir True Detective-like world with a supernatural, horror world that is a fantastic mix between Berserk and Zodiac,” Cafaro stated.

Marc Silvestri notes, “This is brand new mythology around Sara, and I can’t wait for you to fall in love with her and all the twists and turns. Discover Witchblade reimagined this summer, and join us as we bring all the fun of the 90s to the modern age and see how exciting comics can be. I can’t wait for you to read this new series.”

Witchblade#1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 17th, for $4.99 for 48 pages. And it’ll come with multiple cover variants.

  • Cover A: Marc Silvestri and Arif Prianto (Full Color)

  • Cover B: Giuseppe Cafaro and Arif Prianto (Full Color)

  • Cover C: Blank Sketch Cover

  • Cover D (1/10): Dani and Brad Simpson (Full Color)

  • Cover E (1/25): Marc Silvestri and Arif Prianto, Virgin Cover (Full Color)

  • Cover F (1/50): J.Scott Campbell (Full Color)

  • Cover G (1/100): Bill Sienkiewicz. (Full Color)

  • Cover H (1/250): Line art by Marc. Virgin Cover, Inks (B/W)

Witchblade #1 will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

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