While the focus on violence and revenge might not be for everyone, there's an undeniable power to Wolverine's single-minded pursuit of justice. This issue is a must-read for fans of the character and a promising start to what could be a defining story arc. In all, Wolverine: Revenge #1 is brutality mixed with unflinching violence.  It provides fans with a strong characterization of Wolverine and blends together stunning artwork by Greg Capullo with an intriguing introduction of a new threat. If you enjoy gritty, violent superhero stories, Wolverine: Revenge #1 is just for you! Read Full Review

The main reason I picked up this issue was my love of the art of Greg Capullo and I was not disappointed. Every page is filled with gorgeous detail and the art doesnt shy away from the savage brutality and violence of the story. In fact, it enhances those moments visually with art that is visceral and beautiful. Read Full Review

Jonathan Hickman and Greg Capullo deliver an absolute must-read comic book with Wolverine: Revenge #1. They do not waste any time in setting the stakes as this alternate Marvel Universe deals with being sent to the dark ages after a major event created a global crisis. Those stakes are further elevated by what Wolverine and his allies are put through. By the end, you're left wanting to see Wolverine live up to the revenge aspect of this series in addition to saving the world. Read Full Review

Any and all Wolverine or X-Men fans, need to add this one to their pull list. This first issue set the tone for a dark story, and I can't wait to see what comes next. We're left with what looks like a hopeless situation, however, Sabretooth's favorite little runt, is too often underestimated. SNIKT! Read Full Review

Wolverine: Revenge #1 pushes off strong out of the gate and sprints headfirst into issue #2, out next month. Read Full Review

Wolverine: Revenge #1 is a powerful start to what promises to be an epic miniseries. Hickman's writing and Capullo's art come together to create a story that is as brutal as it is poignant. While the focus on violence and revenge might not be for everyone, there's an undeniable power in Wolverine's relentless pursuit of justice. For fans of the character, this issue is a must-read. It's a story that digs deep into what makes Wolverine tick, offering a fresh take on the character while staying true to his roots. Read Full Review

Wolverine: Revenge #1 is a powerful start to what promises to be an epic miniseries. Hickman's writing and Capullo's art come together to create a story that is as brutal as it is poignant. While the focus on violence and revenge might not be for everyone, there's an undeniable power in Wolverine's relentless pursuit of justice. For fans of the character, this issue is a must-read. It's a story that digs deep into what makes Wolverine tick, offering a fresh take on the character while staying true to his roots. Read Full Review

The result is an incredibly fun presentation of Wolverine focused on their undeniable 80s action movie appeal. Read Full Review

Wolverine: Revenge #1 is a near flawlessly illustrated first issue that certainly delivers on its promise of violence and beautiful art but doesn't offer anything new or exciting in the way of storyline from it's creative team. It's still worth picking up for the pedigree of the creative team involved and the visual quality of what it does deliver but if you're expecting something new and exciting beyond Wolverine style ultraviolence? Perhaps we will need to wait till the next issue for that. Read Full Review

Wolverine: Revenge was greenlit in celebration of Wolverines fiftieth anniversary, and this series definitely seems to be just about as Wolverine as one would expect. Though not as dense as a lot of Hickmans works can get, theres still enough of a high concept here that one would expect from a Hickman joint, and at least a few surprises that might catch a reader off guard. Capullos work is also unmistakably Capullo here, delivering the high standard of quality youd probably come to expect from him, especially on a superhero book. This really is the sort of thing that sells itself on the strength of its creative team: you wanna read a Wolverine book by Jonathan Hickman and Greg Capullo? If yes, then Wolverine: Revenge #1 is for you. Read Full Review

Wolverine: Revenge is a book I wanted to love, but there's not a lot of substance as far as the story and where it's going. It's simplistic, possibly on purpose, but Capullo smashes it out of the park and pops the claws in the most exciting ways. Read Full Review

Wolverine Revenge #1 has potential for something interesting but this first issue isn't it. Odd choices visually and a story that rushes through things doesn't help, it leaves a weird disconnect between the reader and events. We're told far too much, shown too little, and left with no emotional connection or care for what happens. It's point is to get to the end so the real story can begin. When there's so many more visceral and emotional Wolverine stories out there, it's hard to recommend this one as one to check out. Read Full Review

Wolverine: Revenge #1 takes a trip back in time for an untold tale about Wolverine joining a team to save the world from a devastating EMP blast. The timing is nostalgically cool, and the stakes are immense, but once Jonathan Hickman's mission starts, you're bombarded with deaths, actions, and character choices that don't make a lick of sense. Well, at least Greg Capullo's pencils look great. Read Full Review

Jonathan Hickman and Greg Capullo. What more needs to be said?

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potential to be up there with the original claremont mini and weapon x by barry winsdor smith as the best wolverine comics of all time.

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motorik - Aug 21, 2024 (edited)

Mate, you are speaking my language. Totally evoked Barry Windsor Weapon X quality wise. Have you read Windsor's book Monster? It is absolutely stunning.

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Best Wolverine comic in years.

Critics are way off on this one.

Plot
Wolverine is in the Savage Land helping the residents of this place to eliminate a dinosaur that is mysteriously very aggressive, Nick Fury appears and asks him to accompany him.

10 days ago the Asteroid M was about to explode in Quebec Canada and Magneto before dying destroyed it with an electromagnetic wave that damaged all the electronic devices on the planet.

Nick Fury needs a new source of energy and moves to Tunguska, a place where there is a cold reactor, but it is guarded by The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and led by Mastermind.

Captain America, The Winter Soldier and Wolverine reach the base but are attacked by Deadpool Omega Red and Sabretooth, who place a bomb in the chest of the three. But the revelation is that Colossus is part of this team of evil mutants, which disappoints Wolverine.

Deadpool activates the bomb and only Wolverine survives, thanks to his healing factor.

The action sequences are dynamic and with explicit violence, but totally necessary for the script.

Shocking first installment of this new saga that begins with blood, claws and betrayal. Where no one is safe from dying, the world seems to be ending and Wolverine is attacked from behind, but his revenge is about to begin.

Art
is organic with many details and that imprint of Capullo, who achieves sequences with daring and great angles.

Summary
Wolverine is recruited for a key mission to save the world from barbarism, but he does not have the welcoming committee that was secretly waiting for him more

Greg Capullo’s art is iconic, and Hickman’s story ain’t too shabby either.

Really fun start. The plot from Hickman moves fast and is almost gleeful in it's celebration of the fact that it's out of continuity. And the art by Capullo is spectacular and such a natural fit for Wolverine. The final page alone is absolutely iconic and I can't wait for more.

Art: 3.5/5
Story: 3/5
Total: 6.5/10

Tepid art from Capullo and middling story from Hickman IMO