Wolverine # 66 - Old Man Logan, Part 1
is an issue published by Marvel that was released on 8 / / 2008User Rating - 21 votes, 3 avg.
Plot Summary
MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN—who last teamed for the monumental CIVIL WAR—bring us the most important WOLVERINE story of the 21st Century. Nobody knows what happened on the night the heroes fell. All we know is that they disappeared and evil triumphed and the bad guys have been calling the shots ever since. What happened to Wolverine is the biggest mystery of all.
For 50 years, no one has heard hide nor hair from him…and in his place stands an old man called Logan. A man concerned only about his family. A man pushed to the brink by the HULK GANG. A man forced to help an old friend—the blind archer, HAWKEYE—to drive three thousand miles to secure his family’s safety. Get ready for the ride of your life, Logan.
SPOILERS
In an unknown place, unknown time period, the beaten and bloodied figure of Wolverine stumbles in the woods, under a red moon. The heroes fell defeated—no one yet knows exactly how—but Wolverine was hurt more than others. He disappeared and became a completely different person.
Now, 50 years into the future, a secluded farm in the desert of what used to be Sacramento, California. An old man on a horse—barely reminiscent of the fighter he used to be—gets back home. His oldest son notifies him that the tractor is broken again; Logan tells his wife he couldn't get the money for the rent. The collectors are about to come and demand their money.
Logan admits to his wife, Maureen, that he failed himself and his family. He can't pay the landlords, Hulk's grandchildren, and has possibly doomed his family for his mistakes.
Two days later, the Hulk Gang arrives at the farm and demands the money. The leader, Miss Banner, already knows Logan has no money to pay. Her brothers Charlie and Otis are ready to punish him. Logan doesn't react to their yells and suddenly pops his claws, cutting Charlie in a half, to the horror of his family. A moment later, everything is back to normal—the skirmish was all in Logan's head. He then answers that he is willing to take his punishment and the Hulk brothers hit him in a way that would've killed a normal person, the old man showing no objection. The Hulk Gang wants double payment next month and leaves the farm.
Logan is in his bed, bandaged and healing. An old friend, Hawkeye — now a blind man—pays him a visit. Hawkeye offers a solution: Logan will accompany him on a delivery job to New Babylon in the East Coast and get the money he needs for the rent. The next morning Logan says goodbye to his family. He's surprised to see the blind man in the driver's seat, but Clint says Logan's job is to read the map and warn him of obstacles. Logan is also surprised by the vehicle—a new version of the Spider-Mobile. The trip just started and from what the map shows—America divided to 6 different dangerous turfs—it won't be a smooth ride.
Always the redhead
Logan's attraction to redheads is evident even in the far future, in completely another life.
Completion
Finally! Over 50 years from now, the last issue of Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk will see the day of light, to the delight of thousands of readers.
What is and what should never be
Sadly, Logan slashing the Hulk Gang member was only a fantasy. In this reality, Logan bites his pride and lets the villains smash him to pulp. At least Grandpa Hulk would've been proud.
Eyes on the target
One of the few survivors from the old age of heroes, Clint Barton is now a blind man doing shows with his old bow and arrows. Too bad he mostly hits the crowd.
Pimp my Spider-Mobile
A new model built by Johnny Storm with modifications by Hawkeye, Spidey's old ride is now perfect for coast-to-coast illegal deliveries.
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Old Man Logan, Part 1
I admit I was a bit wary of this story arc, but Millar, McNiven and the rest of the team have pulled it off so far; the writing is atmospheric, the art and colours effective and the whole thing nicely pulled together. The story has lots of references to wolverine's past, an air of
oppression over it, and its almost painful to see wolverine behaving as
a pacifist. It also has loads of nods to other characters (is that a wolf-like symbiote on the back cover?!) and I will be interested to see what has happened to the other heroes, not to mention if (when!) Old Man Logan steps up the plate and becomes the Wolverine we all know and love once more. As long as the team keep up this standard of work all the way through the story arc, I shall be a firm fan.
*SPOILER ALERT*
In an unspecified time period, all the heroes have been defeated by an unknown enemy, and Wolverine got the worst of it. Set in an almost post-apocalypse future, wolverine is now nothing more than a farmer called old man Logan, struggling to make ends meet and keep his family safe from the 'landlords' of his area, the hulks (hulk's own hill-billy grandchildren). Something big must have happened here; the road map shown towards the end of the issue shows that continents have been merged (but how the hell did kingpin become the leader of his own zone, unless he mutated something chronic?). Lets hope to see plenty more references; I cant wait to see what has happened to some of my favourite characters such as Venom and Spider-Man, yet to be shown.
*SPOILER ALERT*
In an unspecified time period, all the heroes have been defeated by an unknown enemy, and Wolverine got the worst of it. Set in an almost post-apocalypse future, wolverine is now nothing more than a farmer called old man Logan, struggling to make ends meet and keep his family safe from the 'landlords' of his area, the hulks (hulk's own hill-billy grandchildren). Something big must have happened here; the road map shown towards the end of the issue shows that continents have been merged (but how the hell did kingpin become the leader of his own zone, unless he mutated something chronic?). Lets hope to see plenty more references; I cant wait to see what has happened to some of my favourite characters such as Venom and Spider-Man, yet to be shown.
Old Man Logan, Part 1
This was a good start to a new arc which puts Logan approximately 50 years in the future after a major conflict had the villains win. The story itself is strong with a good deal of nods to various influences within Logan's life including the relationship he had with Cyclops, his affinity for redheaded woman, and his Eastern philosophy of turning the other cheek to avoid conflict.
It's going to be interesting to see what it is that took Logan from the type of character he was to what he is in this current incarnation.
The artwork is also very strong with great detail in both the foregrounds and backgrounds. The characters have great expressions that help to convey mood and tone exceptionally well.
Millar & McNiven are starting off with a bang. I can only hope they can continue the momentum they're starting here.
It's going to be interesting to see what it is that took Logan from the type of character he was to what he is in this current incarnation.
The artwork is also very strong with great detail in both the foregrounds and backgrounds. The characters have great expressions that help to convey mood and tone exceptionally well.
Millar & McNiven are starting off with a bang. I can only hope they can continue the momentum they're starting here.
