Wolverine Vol. 2 #50 - 55 "Evolution" Talkback (Spoilers)

[wonderfly]

Is this the start of the final battle between Wolverine and Sabertooth?!?

Wolverine #50:

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Written by Jeph Loeb
Artwork by Simone Bianchi and Ed McGuinness
Cover by Simone Bianchi

THE STORY:
"EVOLUTION,” PART 1
A DOUBLE-SIZED SPECIAL 50TH ISSUE! WITH SPECTACLAR WRAPAROUND COVER BY BIANCHI!
Superstar Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) is joined by future superstar Simone Bianchi for the biggest, best and, quite possibly, last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! These sworn foes have been locked in an endless grudge match that goes back longer than either can remember -- or even imagine. The key to victory is eons old, and it’s certain to rock their world. Think you’ve seen Marvel’s fiercest go toe-to-toe before? Those were just warm-ups. Also featuring a 12-page backup story “PUNY LITTLE
MAN,” by Loeb and superstar Ed McGuinness (Superman/Batman): He’s big, he’s green, he’s mean, and he just got his mitts on Logan. Now THIS is gonna hurt.

Comments? What are your thoughts?

[wonderfly]

Well, it's an okay start, but it was essentially an issue long fight scene between Sabertooth and Wolvie. The biggest question I have is what the heck that "dream" is all about in the opening pages. Here's to hoping we get more revelations in the next few issues: We already have long known that Sabertooth was responsible for the murder of Silver Fox, (except isn't she still alive? Bah!!! I wish someone would address that aspect)...but I guess they did confirm in this issue that Sabertooth is NOT Logan's brother or father or clone.

The back-up story was rather pointless...I like McGuinness' artwork, but they colored it in the "old-school" style which looked horrendous, and it served no point, (other than perhaps this being the one and only time we'll see a crossover between the Ultimate universe and the regular Marvel universe...)

[Noukon]

It caught my interest, but the ending kind of ruined it for me. It doesn't seem like that should have been a cliffhanger, but rather a set-up for something on the next page... I even tried to read past it, missing the tiny "to be continued" tag.

[wonderfly]

Round 2 of the most vicious battle between Sabertooth and Wolverine yet!

Wolverine #51

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Written by Jeph Loeb
Art by Simon Bianchi
Cover by Simon Bianchi

The Story:
“EVOLUTION,” PART 2
Superstar Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) is joined by future superstar Simone Bianchi for the biggest, best and, quite possibly, last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth!
These sworn foes have been locked in an endless grudge match that goes back longer than either can remember -- or even imagine. The key to victory is eons old, and it’s certain to rock their world. It’s time for round two -- at thirty thousand feet. As Logan and Creed continue to up the ante on their latest death match, a third party lurks outside the ring. An entity whose power, guile and sheer iron will is unlike anything either has encountered.

Comments? What are your thoughts?

[wonderfly]

A week late, I know but...Is anybody reading this?!?

Wolverine #52

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Written by Jeff Loeb
Cover and Interior Artwork by Simon Bianchi

The Story:
“EVOLUTION” PART 3
GUEST-STARRING THE BLACK PANTHER AND STORM
It’s time for round three! Superstar Jeph Loeb (BATMAN: HUSH) is joined by Young Guns Reloaded artist Simone Bianchi for the biggest, best and, quite possibly, last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! These sworn foes have been locked in an endless grudge match that goes back longer than either can remember -- or even imagine. The key to victory is eons old, and it’s certain to rock their world. The first clue to understanding it lies in the fabled African kingdom of Wakanda, home of the Black Panther and Storm.

Comments? What are your thoughts?

[wonderfly]

The most horrendous storyline in recent Wolverine history comes to it's "shocking" conclusion!

Wolverine #55

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Cover by Simone Bianchi
Story by Jeph Loeb
Artwork by Simone Bianchi

The Story:
It’s time for the final round in Wolverine’s decades-long grudge match with Sabretooth, courtesy of superstars Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) and Young Guns reloaded artist Simone Bianchi -- and this time only one of them is walking away. Get ready for one of the most eye-popping endings in recent Marvel history, True Believer!

Comments? What are your thoughts?

As I mentioned above, this storyline is horrendous...it's why I stopped posting the solicit info for it with part 3. But I figured I'd double check now that it's over to see if anyone else has bought this storyline. The only good thing about it was Bianchi's artwork.

[Kazuya Prower]

I'm shocked there's such a sword that can block regeneration once struck upon a person who can regenerate. I'm more shocked that they killed off Sabretooth.

[En Sabah Nur]

I'm shocked there's such a sword that can block regeneration once struck upon a person who can regenerate. I'm more shocked that they killed off Sabretooth.The sword was revealed in Wolverine Origins. I am glad they killed Sabertooth, but I will be counting days until his coming back. No one stays for dead long in Marvel.

[Hawkman]

i liked this storr athou it startid out slow it picked up nicely by the end yet i stil have a continuity problem sabertooth is dead but in x-men he was throun in to the ocean by cabel

also corect me if i'm wrong but mr. sinister has sabertooth's dna on file with the rest of the marouders so can't he come back anytime

[Spider-Man]

Am I the only one not really impressed with the artwork? I don't really like Bianchi's depiction of Wolverine and I was actually disappointed to learn that he'll be taking over the art chores for Astonishing X-Men. Of course I found the writing to be a bit pedestrian as well. I thought tagging the end of the issue with that blatant "Romulus" scream was a bit laughable. I'm not sure why Loeb's script work have taken a bit of a dive but they are not improving here either. I'm glad I didn't buy these issues but read them for free at the library.