Wolverine Old Man Logan Graphic Novel Review

The Wolverine has hung up claws and now lives a quiet life with his wife and children at their farm. Set fifty years in a dystopian future Logan tries to live a peaceful life in a world where heroes are no more, the villains have won and taken over. Coming off the success of the hit story line Enemy of the State, writer Mark Millar returns to make another Wolverine epic this time joined by artist Steve Mc Niven making this classic 2008 story arc. Collects Wolverine #66-72 and Wolverine Giant-Size Old Man Logan.

The Wolverine is gone, now a peaceful family man, Logan seeks to live a life without violence and hasn’t used his claws since that day fifty years ago when the heroes fell. He's not the man he was, what changed him. Logan now lives a very different life in a very different world. He along with his family tends to his plot of land in the territory owned by the Hulk, unable to pay his rent this month he takes a beating form the Hulk gang, the once feared Wolverine takes a beating and doesn’t fight back. With the threat of their return and fearing for his family he accepts an offer of old friend and former Avenger; Hawkeye. Offering him a job to travel with him across the country to deliver a package. The two set off on a cross country road trip coming into a bit of trouble and diversions time to time. It becomes a road movie as the duo set off on a road trip that's sprinkled with many Marvel references to other heroes throughout. It works extremely well as a stand alone story. Its not your typical superhero story, its more of a alternative take on the superhero tale, the bleak environment and sombre colours set the tone. As the story progresses, flashbacks tease what happened to the Wolverine that night and what changed him. The shocking revelation adds to the already great story. Dedicating most of the chapter to that pivotal moment in Logan’s history, so much story had hung on this moment and it doesn’t disappoint.

It can seem like a short read as it can be light on the dialogue but for big on action, artist Steve Mc Niven is able to reimagine the fate of the Marvel Universe. His movie blockbuster style of panels and double page spreads make for some unforgettable images. Both he and Millar are allowed to flex their imaginative talent in this story setting. This story posses some fantastic art and detailed panels, with fun nods and references of Marvel characters scattered throughout. Mark Millar crafts a fantastic tale, it’s really well told. It has slightly familiar elements in the case that it feels like a Mad Max setting with a reluctant Clint Eastwood style hero. This is a fantastic story, injecting a fresh and fun twist to make for an innovative and classic story.The involvement of the Hulk pays homage to the original first appearance of Wolverine in The Incredible Hulk #181 in 1974. An excellent story, this version of Wolverine has seen a resurgence recently due to the Old Man Logan iteration of Wolverine getting his own series being part of the Marvel Universe. It’s also the storyline is rumored to be the influence for the upcoming third Wolverine movie.

It’s a big bold action story, that’s thrilling, exciting and imaginative. The story is a creative take on a different Wolverine than we’re used to. It fuses superhero elements with a in a western like tale of a man’s quest for peace. Pitting Logan against with who he wants to be against the man he truly is. It’s a fantastic story that's become a modern classic and one of the greatest Wolverine stories.

Daredevil Volume 6 Review

Daredevil Volume 6 is the penultimate collection of Mark Waid's Daredevil series. Matt struggles to keep his law firm afloat while his best friend and partner Foggy Nelson undergoes treatment, a new case reopens a chapter from Matt 's past - pitting Daredevil against a conspiracy that grips the highest levels of law and order in New York City. Plus: Daredevil team-ups with Silver Surfer and the Indestructible Hulk. Collects Daredevil #28-30 and Indestructible Hulk #9-10 by Mark Waid with art by Chris Samee, Javier Rodriguez and Matteo Scalera.

Under the direction of Mark Waid Daredevil has easily become one of the best in superhero comics, It's exciting, fun, and engaging. This volume sticks to shorter stories, more than likely preparing for the final story arc of the series.

Now that the mastermind behind Daredevils recent troubles has been stopped. Matt Mudock can focus more on his life, Foggy’s recovery treatment and their struggling law practice. Matt's latest client is a man he once feared in his youth and now needs his help leading to a courtroom drama that takes a dramatic turn. It all gets very thrilling and exciting as a sinister organisation that has infiltrated the courthouse, opening up a new criminal conspiracy. Then, when Matt is visited by an alien seeking asylum on earth, that is being pursued by the “Cosmic Rider of the Spaceways”. It’s no big surprise that the guest star is in stand alone tale is The Silver Surfer. Teaming up with Daredevil is a delight and a fun action story.

The third and final storyline "Blind Rage " is another team up collected from “Indestructible Hulk” #9- 10 also written by Mark Waid with artist Matteo Scalera. This Hulk series has an interesting and innovative premise. Bruce Banner has willingly joined the spy organization S.H.I.E.L.D. allowing them to use the Hulk as a weapon in exchange for providing Banner with the means and funding to create a lasting legacy for himself. Matt Murdock is Banner's attorney, as insurance that S.H.I.E.L.D. doesn't double cross him. Their latest mission; stopping a cartel of high tech weapons dealers just off the bay from Hell’s Kitchen. It’s a great concept and it’s definitely has its moments of big action and destruction scenes that only the Hulk can provide. It is great story as well as an extra bonus to the collection. It's not a integral to the Daredevil series but is still worthy inclusion.

These three stories has Matt Murdock, the man, being called upon more than his crime fighting alter ego. After everything that has happened in the series so far, Matt’s personal life and law practice are at the forefront. Shorter than previous Daredevil collected editions, the short self contained stories are enjoyable while not forgetting previous plot elements as the series gets better and better in one of the finest superhero comics series being published and being one of the best comic book runs in recent years.These books are serialized storytelling rather than self-contained tales. They're part of a larger story line unfolding with every issue, becoming one of the best superhero comic book runs. It is sad to see this much loved series in its final stages. I'm highly anticipating the series finale soon in Daredevil Volume 7.