Wolverine: Weapon X Deluxe Edition

OK, if you want to read a synopsis of this book, or other philisophical mumbo-jumbo, scroll on down. But I'm here to give you the skinny - this is an incredible collection, absolutely stunning, and an indespensible part of any Wolverine fan's library. Barry Smith's art is raw and savage, and manages to capture the "cold" feel of Canadian outback and underground secret labs, to say nothing of Weapon X himself. The story is actually pretty decent here too, what there is of it, anyway. This is actually the origin story of Wolvie's adamantium bones, not the character himself, but is a much cooler tale than "Origin" (boy, THAT was a stinker, but anyway...) bottom line? You can't go wrong with this one: HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION

This volume finds Logan down on his luck, drifting around Canada after being ejected from special ops, he's kidnapped by a secret government group. Immediately, the brainwashing and Adamantium bonding begins. A bald, twisted man named Professor is behind it all, though he seems to be taking orders from some invisible backer. Dr. Cornelius and his assistant Miss Hines are reluctant aids to the barbarism. This tells the story from Logan's kidnapping to his escape. Barry Windsor-Smith both scripts and provides the breathtaking art. It's a shame he doesn't produce comics and graphics more often. The pencil work is unique and the scripting is solid. By far, this is one of my favorite Wolverine stories and I recommend it for comic book fans and newcomers alike. This reprints the Wolverine stories from Marvel Comics Presents #72-84.

Every comic fan needs to have this one. The art is simply breathtaking. But who'd expect anything less from a master like Barry? The storyline is tough and violent. Windsor-Smith digs up Wolvie's past, how he came to be, with all the suffering and pain. After reading this you'll better understand his anger. Anger at the authorities who shaped him and mistrust towards anyone carrying a doctor badge. Buy it!

First of all, I want to disagree with the reviewer who stated this was not the Wolverine story. He is mixing this book up with a new series of the same title, which by the way, is also excellent. Second, this is a slow-paced story. However, the slow pace intensifies the utter horror of what was done to this character, and the inhuman indifference of the scientists who are experimenting on and torturing a living, feeling,being. This is a book which needs a second and third reading; after each pass, I found additional elements that I hadn't noticed the first time through. This isn't for kids or fans of slam-bam action by one dimensional heroes in colorful spandex. However, if you want a dark, intense read, this book is for you.

This is the graphic novel that tells what happened to Logan when he received his adimantium. Mind games... physical changes... training... everything. The artwork is first rate and the writing is even better than the art work. It is one of the few trade paperbacks that are on the same level as DC's Kingdom Come and Dark Knight Returns