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Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #1 – Chip Zdarsky is clearly building toward something massive for Marvel Comics with the looming Armageddon event, and this issue serves as our explosive first taste. The ever-expanding nightmare of the Weapon projects resurfaces when a quiet night at the bar for Wolverine is interrupted by Teri O’Barnes, the mutant tracker who once delivered Logan to the government’s experiments. The program that refuses to stay buried has resurfaced in the private sector under Primewarrior, and a guilt-ridden O’Barnes is desperate to find potential test subjects before they do. Their hunt quickly escalates when another rogue experiment beats them to the scene, and Primewarrior ups the ante by deploying Nuke, whose violent history with Logan adds a deeply personal edge. The issue checks every classic Wolverine box—bar brawl opening, snowy wilderness pursuit, trauma-laced flashbacks—using those familiar beats to ease readers into a narrative that is clearly much larger than it first appears. A surprise character cameo suggests Zdarsky has been quietly laying groundwork across his recent Marvel work, making this feel less like a standalone and more like the ignition point of something universe-shaking.

Generation X-23 #1 – Still craving more SNIKT? Laura Kinney steps up in a high-energy debut that pairs her with her younger clone Gabby, aka Scout, as they continue their street-level heroics in New York City. When they intervene to protect a young mutant from an angry mob, the expected claw-fueled chaos takes a sharp turn as time itself begins to fracture around them. Artist Jacopo Camagni renders the fight through fragmented windows of past and future, visually scrambling characters into mismatched versions of themselves in a way that feels inventive and kinetic. Believing time-manipulating mutant Kiden Nixon may be responsible, Laura launches into a chase that delivers one of the week’s most jaw-dropping splash pages, only to discover robotic duplicates and a new force meddling in the cloned mutant child soldier game. Writer Jody Houser keeps the pacing brisk while giving Laura and Gabby distinct, lively voices, and their banter is a constant highlight. The issue balances action with personality, showcasing a playful creativity that makes this feel like more than just another spin-off—it feels like the start of something special.

Dungeons of Doom #2 – The fractured factions battling over Doctor Doom’s legacy are now trapped deep beneath Latveria, and the dungeon itself proves deadlier than any rival force. Hydra, the U.S. Army, and local insurgents push forward toward Doom’s hidden vault, but every step brings fresh horrors as temptation and paranoia splinter alliances from within. The oppressive darkness and claustrophobia, paired with brutal deaths and fates worse than death, shift the tone firmly into horror territory—even with powerhouses like Red Hulk smashing through the chaos. Writers Benjamin Percy and Phillip Kennedy Johnson skillfully juggle a large cast, making it surprisingly easy to invest in characters even as some are swiftly eliminated. Thaddeus Ross remains a central force, but Wakandan infiltrator Umbra steps into sharper focus this issue, navigating the dungeon more effectively than most—until a selfish decision throws his loyalties into doubt. Emerging from the fallout of One World Under Doom, this series continues to prove itself as one of the most unpredictable and gripping spinoffs in recent memory.

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End Of Life #1 – Vertigo continues its restored run with this promising new action thriller from Kyle Starks, Steve Pugh, and Chris O’Halloran. The story follows Eddie Stallion, a hitman employed by Menagerie, an animal-themed Illuminati-style organization with global influence that feels reminiscent of the Court of Owls. Eddie has long enjoyed the perks of high society under their protection, but one reckless side job for a local gang accidentally crosses into territory controlled by one of Menagerie’s figureheads. That single mistake flips his life upside down, forcing him to flee and return home to a father who wants him dead and a best friend who believed Eddie died years ago. Despite the serious, high-stakes premise, the book injects outrageous and unexpected humor that makes the brutality easier to digest. The characters within this twisted organization are unapologetically desensitized and deeply unlikable, creating a strange dynamic where you are not fully rooting for anyone, including Eddie himself. On paper, a cast built to frustrate the reader sounds exhausting, but here it works well enough to make you eager to see how it all unravels. I have high hopes for this one and strongly recommend grabbing a copy.

Sai: Dimension Rivals #2 – Peach Momoko’s Sai returns in a visually stunning second issue that continues to justify the character’s growing spotlight at Marvel Comics. As Sai journeys through the multiverse in search of the fabled Seventh Stone, we once again encounter a range of wildly imaginative variants that showcase the creative team’s artistic firepower. A standout moment comes with an unexpected cameo from Silver Surfer, portrayed as a mysterious, near-divine cosmic presence whose brief appearance reframes Sai’s quest as a small piece of a much larger universal tapestry. The art in this sequence is breathtaking and sells the scale of the encounter beautifully. There are additional surprises throughout the issue, including a run-in with a certain trickster god that will leave longtime Marvel fans grinning. If you are looking for a gorgeously illustrated, multiverse-hopping adventure packed with style and playful energy, this is absolutely worth picking up.

Wolverine: Weapons Of Armageddon #1 – From Chip Zdarsky and Luca Maresca comes a new Wolverine story that delivers exactly what fans want while still teasing something bigger on the horizon. The issue leans into familiar and welcome territory, including homages to iconic imagery of Logan running with wolves, flashbacks to the brutal Weapon X experiments, and the dark, reluctant tone that defines Wolverine. The violence is present and accounted for, but the emotional core lies in Logan’s relationship with Teri O’Barnes as they head to the Ozarks to save an endangered mutant, reminiscing in their own rough-edged way. While it is slightly puzzling why this is branded as a separate subtitled entry, the final pages strongly suggest it is laying groundwork for the upcoming Avengers Armageddon event, potentially bridging threads between Wolverine and Captain America. With a sharp twist ending and the promise of escalating chaos, this debut issue makes a compelling case to jump on board immediately.