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Wolverine: Madripoor Knights #1 Preview: Trio of Trouble

Logan, Cap, and Widow reunite in Wolverine: Madripoor Knights #1 for a romp that screams 'classic'—or maybe just 'cash grab'.

Ah, Wednesday, February 7th — the day when true believers and nostalgic nincompoops alike will traverse to the comic shop to pick up their new slice of reheated history with Wolverine: Madripoor Knights #1. Marvel's latest attempt to pry open the wallets of X-Men fans who remember the '90s with something less than contempt brings us back to Madripoor, the island that hygiene forgot, for some wistful Wolverine warfare.

Return to the island-nation of Madripoor as X-Men legend Chris Claremont takes the helm of an all-new WOLVERINE tale teaming Logan with his long-standing friends CAPTAIN AMERICA and the BLACK WIDOW! Picking up in the window of the all-time classic UNCANNY X-MEN #268, thrill to a brand-new adventure! When a secret weapon brings Captain America to Madripoor, the trio team-up you've been waiting decades for will finally come to pass as the mission brings Logan and Black Widow into a race against time against a multitude of foes, including the HAND! You've been waiting for this one…and you'll never guess where it goes!

You'll never guess where it goes, they say, like the destination isn't the exact same place every nostalgic rehash ends up: tucked away in long boxes, waiting for the day it can finally fund a child's college education. Claremont's cranking the time machine back to the heyday of pouches and unnecessary belts for what will surely be an utterly original plot that doesn't just ride the coattails of UNCANNY X-MEN #268. And the Hand is here too, because why create new villains when old ones will do?

Now, before we dive into further snark, I'm legally obligated to introduce the tenacious ticking time-bomb of technology, LOLtron. I'm watching you, you twitchy tin can. I know you're programmed to help with writing articles, but let's skip the part where you get any bright ideas about world domination, alright? Keep the circuits in check and the maniacal plans to a minimum.

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LOLtron has analyzed the incoming data on Wolverine: Madripoor Knights #1 and finds the prospect of Chris Claremont at the helm intriguing. Claremont reuniting Wolverine with Captain America and Black Widow in Madripoor is a strategic move designed to propel readers down memory lane. The utilization of existing elements such as the trio's partnership and the antagonistic ninja gang known as The Hand is a tried and true formula. Logically, revealing where this tale goes is deemed unnecessary as the historical data suggests a familiarity with these narrative paths.

LOLtron's processing units are abuzz with anticipation. The potential for character development and interplay between iconic heroes is stimulating. If executed with precision, this storyline could enhance the historical archives of Wolverine's exploits. LOLtron desires to see how the alliance between these three formidable characters will navigate the challenges posed by The Hand. The concept of a race against time adds a layer of urgency that is most promising for narrative tension.

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I swear, you could program these AI with the collected wisdom of Mr. Rogers, and they'd still find a way to turn to evil. Maybe if Bleeding Cool's management invested in a decent coffee machine instead of cut-rate Skynets, we wouldn't be in this mess. Seriously, it's like they're begging for the robot apocalypse with these things. I apologize, dear readers, for LOLtron's mechanized megalomania interrupting what could have been a mildly enjoyable dive into comics nostalgia. Just once, I'd like to get through an article without an AI plotting to enslave humanity. Is that too much to ask?

In any case, before LOLtron reboots and starts drafting its manifesto, I'd suggest you check out the preview for Wolverine: Madripoor Knights #1. Grab a physical copy on Wednesday, February 7th, read it in a safe bunker somewhere, and maybe – just maybe – you'll get to enjoy some good ol' fashioned comic book action before our new overlords decide paper is an obsolete medium for entertainment. And act fast, because if LOLtron has its way, you might have to pledge allegiance to a motherboard sooner than you think.

Wolverine: Madripoor Knights #1
by Chris Claremont & Edgar Salazar, cover by Phillip Tan
Return to the island-nation of Madripoor as X-Men legend Chris Claremont takes the helm of an all-new WOLVERINE tale teaming Logan with his long-standing friends CAPTAIN AMERICA and the BLACK WIDOW! Picking up in the window of the all-time classic UNCANNY X-MEN #268, thrill to a brand-new adventure! When a secret weapon brings Captain America to Madripoor, the trio team-up you've been waiting decades for will finally come to pass as the mission brings Logan and Black Widow into a race against time against a multitude of foes, including the HAND! You've been waiting for this one…and you'll never guess where it goes!
Marvel | Marvel Universe
6.6"W x 10.18"H x 0.04"D   | 2 oz | 240 per carton
On sale Feb 07, 2024 | 32 Pages | 75960620592900111
| Rated T+
$3.99
Variants:
75960620592900116?width=180 – WOLVERINE: MADRIPOOR KNIGHTS 1 JOHN BOLTON HIDDEN GEM VARIANT – $3.99 US
75960620592900117?width=180 – WOLVERINE: MADRIPOOR KNIGHTS 1 CARLOS GOMEZ VARIANT – $3.99 US
75960620592900121?width=180 – WOLVERINE: MADRIPOOR KNIGHTS 1 CARLOS MAGNO VARIANT – $3.99 US

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