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Wolverine 20
pp. 36
$2.25
pub. by Marvel Comics
As of issue 20, Marvel began a new storyline in Wolverine, entitled "Enemy of The State." It was one that I had been looking forward to, which, in itself, is unusual. In general, I'm not a fan of current X-Men, or related, work. Haven't been for about eight years, or so. I only mention this so that readers can consider my review of Wolverine an unbiased one; at least in the sense that it's not any kind of "all things X-Men are good" rhetoric.
The art team of penciller John Romita Jr. and inker Klaus Janson is one of the reasons I had been anticipating the book, and it doesn't disappoint. Wolverine (or Logan) looks as I believe such a character is supposed to--dark,menacing and more than a little dangerous. The tone of the book is the same, with an extra "creepy" factor thrown in with the introduction of new villain "The Gorgon." Writer Mark Millar is one of the most popular scribes in the industry today. Whether or not that distinction is deserved is not up for discussion in this article, but his initial work on Wolverine certainly bears out his talent.
He does a great job knitting together a story that pulls the reader in with Logan's ransom meet for a kidnapped child. He compounds the drama with an entertaining (if somewhat forced) battle with a horde of undead ninjas. Then, with the sudden, near-fatal appearance by the aforementioned Gorgon, and a quick jump forward a few days, we find Wolverine lying in a hospital bed, stabbed and badly burned. Intriguing mysteries are established by issue's end. Who is The Gorgon? Who injured Wolverine so badly, and then, seemingly, brainwashed him? In short, part one makes me want to read part two. Isn't that really the definition of good fiction?
Wolverine is recommended for all but the youngest readers. Find it at comic shops, conventions or online auctions.
Review by Mark Allen
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