Wolverine
by Chris Claremont
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Book Summary Information
Author: Chris ClaremontIllustrator: Frank Miller
Illustrator: Paul Smith
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-03-18
ISBN: 0785137246
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Marvel
Book Reviews of Wolverine
Book Review: 5-star story, but one minor problem...
Summary: 4 Stars
Okay, here's the deal.
Claremont's 4 issue Wolverine story is superb. Awesome, just like pretty much anyone here will tell you. It's a kickass action story that still manages to have heart. Sure, it's set in Japan, but somehow they managed to find a way to fit it into Wolverine's mythos without seeming hokey or forced.
But that's the thing. This book doesn't contain just Claremont's 4-issue run. It also contains Uncanny X-Men 172 and 173.
Now, both of these tales were also written by Claremont, but they weren't drawn by Miller and they're not technically a part of the Wolverine mini-series. The events in these two issues do follow the events of the mini-series, but I don't think they're necessary. In fact, they kinda just ruined the experience for me.
Without giving too much away, let's just say Wolverine 4 ends with a nice, definite resolution. It makes the book's experience feel like a good, solid stand-alone story. Issues before or after aren't really needed to read, understand, and enjoy.
Then, the two Uncanny X-Men issues screw that up for you. Hokey plotlines involving the other X-Men suddenly get entwined in the perfect world created by Claremont and Miller, and then you're left with more questions than answers at the end. It makes you want to go buy more issues just to find out what happens.
Sure, that's good for Marvel if they want money in their pockets. But it's not good for the reader who just wants a nice, solid story to sit back and enjoy. Be prepared to go on Wikipedia and learn why the story "ended" the way it did, and where it goes from there.
Bottom line, the cover story of this graphic novel is totally worth your money. But expect to do a little homework if you want to feel some sense of resolution.
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