Wolverine: Revenge – Red Band Edition #1

by Jonathan Hickman

Wolverine: Revenge – Red Band Edition #1

Illustrated by: Greg Capullo

Cover Art by: Greg Capullo

Written by: Jonathan Hickman

Release date: August 21st, 2024

Marvel Comics

*Minor Spoilers Ahead

An even bloodier cut of WOLVERINE: REVENGE #1, with exclusive pages and elevated violence you won’t see anywhere else! Polybagged for the protection of innocent eyes! HICKMAN AND CAPULLO JOIN FORCES FOR A WOLVERINE EPIC LIKE NO OTHER! Greg Capullo makes his grand return to Marvel Comics storytelling as he and Jonathan Hickman pit WOLVERINE against a cadre of foes who will turn his world upside down! He’s been beaten! He’s been bloodied! And LOGAN only has one thought on his mind: REVENGE! Don’t miss this prestige miniseries, set to become one of the defining tales in Wolverine’s storied legend!

When it comes to Wolverine, you expect a certain level of grit, and Wolverine: Revenge – Red Band Edition #1 delivers that in spades. Jonathan Hickman teams up with Greg Capullo to bring us a version of Logan that’s even more savage than usual, and for those who thrive on the brutal side of Marvel, this is exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

First off, if you’re a fan of Hickman’s usual intricate storytelling, you might expect this to be another web of complex plots. Surprisingly, it’s not. It’s straightforward, intense, and laser-focused on one thing: Logan’s thirst for revenge. Hickman nails the balance here, offering a story that’s easy to dive into without feeling overwhelmed.

Greg Capullo’s art is stellar as always, but in this Red Band Edition, he cranks up the carnage to eleven. Marvel’s Red Band is essentially their answer to DC’s Black Label, and it’s clear they’re not holding back. The added pages in this version aren’t just filler—they’re the raw, visceral moments that take an already violent story and turn it into a blood-soaked spectacle. Think of it like those deleted scenes on a DVD that give you a glimpse of what the director really wanted to show. Those extra two pages might not seem like much, but they pack a punch, especially that last page, which left me genuinely impressed.

If you’re a Wolverine fan who doesn’t mind a bit (or a lot) of extra gore, the Red Band Edition is where it’s at. It’s not just more blood for blood’s sake; it’s about capturing the raw intensity of Logan’s quest for revenge. And let’s be real—the last page alone is worth the upgrade.

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