Wolverine: Three Months to Die Vol. 2

This final volume of the sixth series of the Wolverine title is little lack luster in climax of this complete arc that was started back in the first volume of the previous series.  I do like the fact that James is a double agent playing a criminal organization, forsaking the X-Men & the Avengers all while undercover with S.H.I.E.L.D.  Touted as the final Wolverine story simply doesn't make sense when there is still the Death of Wolverine story to get through.  I really liked the annual story titled Wolf & Cub which showcases Wolverine & Jubilee camping in the wilderness this one issue is a better read than most of Paul Cornell's run in my opinion.  This annual perfectly characterizes Logan's relationship with Jubilee & is truly a work of art to see how it matured over the years through all they have been through.  Don't get me wrong I feel that Cornell hit some truly wonderful character moments in his four volumes that he has had on the character, but compared with the unevenness of his writing throughout the series his run is still below the bar set by either Jason Aaron or Mark Millar.  The one thing I really loved about Cornell's run is using Creed as this big kingpin of crime & his downfall is such a shame because is seems that Sabretooth is truely his own worst enemy.  It stays true the character but falls short of the growth that I wanted to see in him.  I now eagerly await the release of the Death of Wolverine.

Wolverine: Three Months to Die Vol. 1

Marvel decided to start the Wolverine title over for a sixth time just to do one thirteen chapter story-arc.  Personally I don't see the point, Paul Cornell is still writing the book which is getting better the more issues I read.  I like the fact that Logan is vulnerable it adds another layer to the character that is refreshing in a way.  One of the scenes in this book that is truly unbelievable & know matter how many times I read it, it still seems out of character is the confrontation between Logan & Kitty.  This is the first half of the Three Months to Die arc that leads directly into the Death of Wolverine.  This is a good start but the second half will tell if it is truly great.

Wolverine Vol. 2: Killable

The second volume by Paul Cornell on Wolverine is the end to the fifth series but this is just the halfway point before we get to The Death of Wolverine.  I must say I really liked this volume compared to the previous one.  This book takes Logan back to his childhood home to face his greatest enemy.  I like the fact that Logan is disturbed by his mortality but still feels the need to rush into situations without regard to his own safety.  I like the way everybody is treating Wolverine with kid gloves; its like he just found out he has cancer only its different.  I wish the symbolism of the sword played out differently.  Sabretooth's team is bad-ass there is no other way to put it & I hope they become a bigger force to be reckoned with.  I really like smart mastermind Sabretooth & I am really looking forward to what is done with him once Wolverine dies.  Who will he go up against similar to the way Norman Osborn went from being a Spider-Man villain to an Avengers villain.  This book is also a time team up between Logan & Kitty Pryde.  It showcases how their mentoring relationship has changed over time.  I also like the pairing of Storm & Wolverine as a couple, she is a great rock for him to cling to as he goes through this trial.  I think it would have been really cool if Sabretooth or Mystique were responsible for bringing the virus out of the micro-verse that took Wolverine's healing factor instead of them utilizing the opportunity for their own gains.  It would have made them even more diabolical & brought them up to big bad status for the whole Marvel Universe

Wolverine Vol. 1: Hunting Season

This is the first volume of the fifth Wolverine series to be put out by Marvel.  This is also a new jumping on point for the character after the Age of Ultron event & the first volume of Paul Cornell's run on the character.  This story is kind of bland for an opening arc of a new series but it does have a great cliff hanger ending, that sets up for the next story arc.  Which is great but this volume as a stand alone leaves a lot to be desired.  First of all the reader is kind of thrown into the middle of the everything from the opening page.  I kind of wish there was a little bit of build up to the department store hostage situation.  The team-up of Wolverine & Nick Fury Jr. seems a little forced & awkward in its execution.  Maybe its the fact that Fury Jr. is so new; that the character hasn't really found a voice yet.  I did like the fact that the big bad of this story arc was from the micro-verse but the lead up to it was kind of clunky.  Overall this isn't a great Wolverine story but I have high expectations for what this story will lead to.  Paul Cornell's entire run is leading up to the Charles Soule written Wolverine story arc entitled The Death of Wolverine.