ON THE RUN! WOLVERINE and his century-plus-year-old mother, ELIZABETH HOWLETT, are on the run. He couldn't save her in his youth, but he won't lose her again. He can't.
Once again this run gives you exactly what you expect from a Wolverine run, and then flips it around taking you somewhere you didn't see coming. I'm never surprised when Sabretooth shows up. However, I never expected an ambush by Victor Creed to lead to the emotional depths that Logan uncovered in this issue. Logan has lived over a century. That's over a century of holding onto childhood trauma. While Mastermind's end goal is evil, he ended up giving Logan a gift he didn't know he needed. Read Full Review
Overall, Wolverine #12 is a strong entry that leans into character-driven storytelling without sacrificing the raw grit and intensity that define Wolverines best arcs. Its a story about second chances, about the hope that even a man defined by loss can still protect what matters most. As the series builds momentum toward its next phase, this issue stands out as one of the most heartfelt in recent memory. Wolverine #12 is a gripping and emotional chapter that deepens Wolverines character while delivering the sharp edge of action fans expect, only slightly hindered by thinly sketched villains. Read Full Review
Wolverine #12 delivers gripping visuals and some smart plotting, but the finale struggles to justify its setup, leaving readers with a story that entertains in the moment yet feels hollow in hindsight. Read Full Review
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