Review: Dead Man Logan #6 (of 12)

Synopsis:

The old man ain’t doing so well. Logan came back in time from an alternate future which was bleak for our heroes as the villains have basically taken over. The world has devolved into a dystopian future. This older Logan found new life by rejoining this world’s X-Men and averting the future that befell his world. Now his healing factor is weakening and he finds himself the victim of Adamantium poisoning. The very thing that made him indestructible is also killing him.

The Creative Team:

Ed Brisson opens this issue in San Francisco. An apologetic Logan is seeking forgiveness and restoration from Captain America. The two discuss what happened in the past few issues and come to a mutual understanding and acceptance of the events that lead to their original rift. It’s the closure that Wolverine needs at this time. We then jump to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and Logan surprises his former fiance Mariko Yashida. This issue brings us a contemplative Logan that wants desperately to interfere with this timeline as he struggles what future details to reveal to this reality’s present day. His struggle with knowing what he should do keeps us reading as his unsure attitude keeps him proceeding with caution What’s good for his younger self? Has he done the right thing with Maureen or Mariko? Great stuff includes old man Logan fighting alongside his younger counterpart. Also, the bittersweet farewells he must endure as he prepares to meet his own fate.

Mike Henderson brings us a battle-weary Logan. We see the look of despair in his eye as he tries to steer this world in the right direction after witnessing the failures of his own universe. He’s tired and near the end of his life and it shows in Henderson’s capable artwork. By contrast, the younger Logan is feisty, hot-headed and ready for battle. His pencils bring forth the best of both Logan’s. Highlights include the first meeting of the two Logan’s and the splash of them going into battle.

In Conclusion:

Old man Logan’s tale is coming full circle and we’re getting a feeling of helplessness as the tale is about to close. The creative team has done a great job of making Logan a three-dimensional character. A person that’s realized his mistakes. He’s given a second chance which makes him grateful and he’s doing his best to steer this world on the right course. A course that will avoid the pitfalls of his own universe. Although the helpless feeling permeates, we’re still granted a glimmer of hope that he can right some of the wrongs during his second chance at life. And there’s a neat little twist at the end that I won’t discuss as this is a spoiler free review. To be continued. *** (8.7 rating)

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Writer – Ed Brisson
Art – Mike Henderson
Colors – Nolan Woodard
Letters – VC’s Cory Petit
Publisher – Marvel

Author Profile

Kevin Given

Kevin Given has studied with â€œ Longridge Writers Group â€ and â€œ Writerâ€™s Boot Camp â€ a speech/communications major from the University of Maine Presque-Isle/Orono sites. He has created the â€œ Karl Vincent Vampire Hunter â€ franchise which includes novels and comic books. They can be found on amazon, Indyplanet and Kindle. For a limited time you can get digital copies of â€œ Karl Vincent: Vampire hunter â€ # 1 and â€œ Files of Karl Vincent â€ # 1 for free on Indyplanet. Kevin is producing the third novel in the series â€œ Dracula Rising â€ (working title) and developing â€œ Foul Blood â€ into comic book form. Don't forget to check out the YouTube show " Comics: Let's Talk " hosted by Kevin Given