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Writer: Charles Soule / Artist: Matteo Buffagni / Marvel Comics “When the leads dry up on a case, they call it cold.” – Daredevil Issue #2 of “Weapon Lost” in the Hunt for Wolverine multi-mini-series storyline finds Daredevil and his investigative team of Misty Knight, Inhuman Frank McGhee, and Cypher the junkie ready to locate Logan. By using Cypher’s mutant ability to translate all languages (including coding), they are faced with an impossible amount of reported “Wolverine sightings.” Overwhelmed, but wary of Cypher’s dangerous internet addiction, the team allows him brief access to a smartphone in order to filter the results to exclude “old Wolverines, female Wolverines or blonde Wolverines”.” From there, the team splits up for some old school detective work, following leads from Chicago to Phoenix, Manhattan to Saskatchewan. Ah, the conveniences of an Attilan Skycharger. Still, as determined and skilled as they be, the mystery lurking at the heart of their hunt for Wolverine may actually turn their weakest member into the prey. False Idols The cult of celebrity does strange things to both the adored and adorer. In the Marvel Comics universe, this phenomena permeates one thousand-fold as mutants, Avengers, vigilantes, and cosmic beings are part of the daily consciousness. Misty Knight and Frank McGhee learn this firsthand as they pursue Wolverine sightings across the country. When following a lead in Phoenix, McGhee hurts the feelings of a dive bar jockey whose cla…
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Jon-Carlos Evans
Jon-Carlos Evans is a Berlin based filmmaker, audiovisual artist and writer. He holds a B.A. in Film Production from Webster University-St.Louis and a MFA in Media Arts Production from the City College of New York….
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