Summary
- Weapon X-Men is the latest thrilling miniseries from writer Christoph Gage, spinning out of the events of The Original X-Men, which saw the return of classic X-antagonist Onslaught.
- Previews for Weapon X-Men #4, suggests one of the five Wolverine variants assembled by the Phoenix to stop Onslaught will betray the team, in a turn that could have wider implications for the Marvel Universe.
- This high-energy miniseries maximizes Wolverine's multiversal potential, by assembling a team including several familiar alternate versions of the character from past storylines, as well as new characters such as Jane Howlett.
Marvel Comics' Weapon X-Men miniseries puts together a Multiversal squad of Wolverine variants, enlisted by the Phoenix Force to fight the latest incarnation of psionic villain Onslaught. However, advanced solicitations for the series suggest that the team will have to overcome threats from within if they want to save the day, or even survive.
The synopsis for Weapon X-Men #4 (of 4) promises that one of the series' five Wolverines will betray the team, in a twist that could have wide-ranging implications for the Marvel Universe. Almost every issue of the series appears set to include some tension among the "band of Logans," which will threaten to tear the team apart.
Weapon X-Men #4 (of 4) (2024) |
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May 15, 2024 |
| Writers: |
Christoph Gage |
| Artists: |
Yildiray Çinar |
| Cover Artist: |
Dike Ruan |
| Variant Cover: |
Declan Shalvey |
The all-powerful Onslaught has decided to become truly all-powerful...by adding the Phoenix Force to its own incalculable might! And one of the Wolverines is about to help him get there by turning against their leader, Phoenix. Old Man Logan, Age of Apocalypse, Zombie, Earth X and Jane Howlett – the Wolverines of five tragic universes – come to the end of their multiversal journey...but will it be their end as well? |
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This will climax with a major betrayal, which could have severe repercussions for the team, and their mission – and given the scope of the threat they face, possibly the wider Marvel Universe beyond that.
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The highly anticipated end of the Krakoan era won't come without one more shocking turn, as Marvel promises "the greatest betrayal in X-Men history."
Assembled by the Phoenix, the five Wolverines include several variants readers will be familiar with – including Old Man Logan and Age of Apocalypse's Weapon X – as well as new versions like Jane Howlett.
One Of Marvel's Most Tragic Wolverines Will Betray The Phoenix Force
Previews for Weapon X-Men have emphasized that the team will have to face its share of internal drama, if it is to have any hope of helping to oppose Onslaught, the villain who recently returned in writer Christoph Gage's related miniseries, The Original X-Men. Assembled by the Phoenix, the five Wolverines include several variants readers will be familiar with – including Old Man Logan and Age of Apocalypse's Weapon X – as well as new versions like Jane Howlett. The team also includes a zombie variant of Wolverine, and the Logan of Earh-X, best known for his "I'm With Stupid," t-shirt.
The latter two are apparently set to cause trouble early in the series. The solicitation for Weapon X-Men #1 asks, "with friends like Zombie Wolverine, who needs enemies?" Advanced material for the second issue suggests that Earth-X Wolverine may face an existential crisis about the tragedy of his existence – and all Wolverines' existences – when the team encounters the one happy Logan in the multiverse. The synopsis for issue #3 suggests readers will find the band of Logans "fracturing fast," and now, Marvel has officially confirmed one of them will turn traitor before the series concludes.
Weapon X-Men seems prepared to offer a sweeping, high-energy Wolverine story, one which puts the character's multiversal potential to great use.
One Wolverine's Betrayal Could Have A Ripple Effect Across The X-Franchise
As X-Men's Krakoan Era ends, the future direction of the franchise remains uncertain. Series like Christoph Gage's Weapon X-Men and Original X-Men offer a suggestion of what it might look like. No less sprawling and ambitious, but perhaps more focused, more deliberate. At a plot level, these miniseries may also be laying the foundation for future storylines. Certainly, whatever the case may be, Weapon X-Men seems prepared to offer a sweeping, high-energy Wolverine story, one which puts the character's multiversal potential to great use.
Weapon X #4 (of 4) will be released on May 15, 2024 from Marvel Comics.
