Old Man Logan #32 Review

Writer: Ed Brisson / Artist: Mike Deodato Jr. / Marvel Comics Are you tired of stories with Wolverine in Japan fighting ninjas and samurai? The correct answer is, “No, and shame on you for asking such a question”. Ed Brisson and Mike Deodato Jr. understand this and bring us Old Man Logan #32: Scarlet Samurai part 2. I need to take the first few seconds of your reading to address the cover of this comic. Wolverine hailed by a barrage of throwing stars, arrows, and shurikens in an unphased action pose. Deodato outdoes himself with this tribute to awesomeness. In all seriousness, the cover conveys much of what makes a “Wolverine vs. Ninjas” story impressive. Ninjas are plentiful throughout the Marvel universe (and the comic universe at large). There’s doubtless fun watching Spider-Man contort himself between arrows or seeing Iron Fist skillfully dodge a series of sword strokes. Seeing a spear crumble against Luke Cage’s body affords a certain satisfaction. Only with Wolverine can you get a fight that ends with the victorious hero a pincushion of ninja equipment. The cover of the latest Old Man Logan expresses that visceral feeling. Some Beautiful Pre-Ninja Stabbing Scenery The Scarlet Samurai story hits all of the classic buttons you’d expect. Ninjas, samurai, the criminal Japanese underground, and most importantly Wolverine’s colorful history with the Land of the Rising Sun. With classic stories like this, the art is paramount in keeping our attention and interest. Just like th…