The stage of the brilliant Daniel Way in charge of Wolverine begins its journey in a new volume full of revenge published in the Marvel Heroes line by Panini Comics
Wolverine has been, almost since its conception, one of the coolest characters in Marvel Comicsrivaling its own Spiderman in terms of popularity level. Both in groups (mutants or Avengers) as solo Logan It has always worked very well and has had renowned titles or stages by authors such as Chris Claremont, Frank Miller, Mark Millar o Barry Windsor-Smith. The great Daniel Way He also had his chance with the character, and now Panini Comics He compiles his period in a series of volumes whose beginning reaches us under the title of Marvel Heroes. Daniel Way’s Wolverine 1: Origins and Endings.
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The mystery of origin has suited some characters in the world of comics very well. A good example of this would be the Jokera villain whose canonical beginning was an enigma and when a scriptwriter dared to try to change this, he was looked upon with suspicion and disdain. The next best-known case would probably be that of the long-lived mutant with adamantium claws…
If there is something characteristic about our protagonist, it is that, in addition to being the best at what he does, he does not remember his past. This would change to a certain extent with Wolverine – Originthe work with which Andy Kubert y Paul Jenkins They wanted to shed light on the mutant’s childhood and adolescence. Fortunately, most of his story remained unknown…
Until he arrived Dynasty of M. This event would begin a glorious stage for The House of Ideas by the hand of Brian Michael Bendis and would have many consequences on the continuity of the Universe 616one of which would be the recovery of Logan’s memory. There is no doubt that this change in his memories was going to trigger, among other things, the need to settle accounts with many people…
Old enemies and Dynasty of M
When Way first took over the character, his monthly series was not at its best, which is curious given today’s situation, since we are talking about a time when Hugh Jackman had raised the character’s popularity far beyond the comic book reader bubble.
In this first foray, the scriptwriter signs the last three issues of his second volume, which are the ones that open this volume. They are not especially remarkable and here Way is not recognizable if we compare it with some of his great works such as the miniseries of Punisher vs Bullseye, Nighthawk o Bullseye: Greatest Hits. However, his work is fulfilling and liked enough Joe Quesada so that he thinks of him when it comes time to give the character a new focus: facing the consequences of House of M.
The weapons that Way will wield to succeed with this assignment are based on some fundamental concepts introduced into the character’s mythology through retrocontinuity. We have new memories of the program Weapon-Xa dead wife in Japan pregnant with Logan and the sword Muramasa accompanying him on a journey of revenge and settling of accounts in which, in this first volume, we will meet the Payment Samuraihe Winter Soldier, Nukehe Captain America or the mutants of Cyclops y Emma Frost.
Steve Dillon never fails
In the graphic section, the truth is that the volume is not particularly remarkable, except when a giant like Steve Dillon enters the fray. And it does so precisely to take charge of the first five issues of the new series Wolverine: Origins dedicated exclusively to recounting the character’s past. The cartoonist gets along perfectly with Way when he’s in his most mischievous mode (they had already worked together on the scriptwriter’s best works), and here they both give a recital of how to make an enjoyable, fun and masterfully narrated comic.
Ultimately, the highlight of the volume is Way’s ability to explore the fallout from Wolverine’s memory recovery following the events of House of M. His focus on tying up loose ends helps to give a new dimension to his mythology with new flashbacks like the emotional backstory of a lost wife.
On the downside, the first issues of the volume are less impressive, can feel somewhat disconnected and lack the dynamism that characterizes the rest of the volume. Also, with the exception of Dillon, the artwork could be better. Still, the volume is a solid entry into Way’s time with the character, necessary to enjoy what is to come…
The deluxe volume published by Panini Comics in hardcover contains 512 pages in color with a page size of 17 x 26 cm and includes the translation of the American edition of the numbers Wolverine 187-189, 33-40, Wolverine Origins 1-5, Sabretooth 1-4 and material of I ♥ Marvel: My Mutant HeartThe volume also includes an introduction by Peter Monk and an extensive extras section at the end with alternative covers and comments by Way. The recommended retail price is 49,95 € and went on sale in June 2024.
Marvel Heroes. Daniel Way’s Wolverine 1: Origins and Endings
ISBN: 9788410511439
The Wolverine era of one of the most explosive creators! After the events of House of M, Logan remembers the entirety of his past. The time has come to embark on a journey that will take him through it. Who is the mysterious figure who has been pulling the strings for decades?
Armed with the only weapon that can kill him, Logan embarks on a bloody quest for revenge.
Authors: Mark Texeira, Ken Knudtsen, Daniel Way, Steve Dillon, Javier Saltares, Bart Sears, John McCrea and Staz Johnson
