As Wolverine marks a significant milestone in 2024, celebrating 50 years since his first appearance, fans are treated to a special highlight: the release of 'Wolverine: Revenge'. This explosive series, crafted by the talented writer Jonathan Hickman and renowned artist Greg Capullo, has captivated readers with its gripping narrative and stunning visuals. To further delight fans, a brand new black and white edition is set to hit the shelves on July 16, 2025.

'Wolverine: Revenge' debuted in both standard and Red Band editions, the latter featuring extra blood and violence, making the decision to offer a black and white reprint a natural choice. One of the standout aspects of this series is Capullo's breathtaking artwork. In a press release, he expressed his enthusiasm for returning to Marvel and bringing the characters he loved as a child back to life: Returning to Marvel and all the characters that excited me as a kid filled my veins with fire. That fire was channeled through my pencil. Im so glad a penciled version will be released so that fans can see the heated energy in its original form. This upcoming release promises to showcase the raw pencil art that many fans consider a treat.

Marvels official announcement highlighted the significance of this new edition, stating, Last year, superstar artist Greg Capullo marked his grand return to Marvel Comics with WOLVERINE: REVENGE (2024), a five-issue saga where he teamed up with visionary writer Jonathan Hickman to deliver one of the most explosive Wolverine stories in Marvel history! This July, fans can relive this acclaimed series in WOLVERINE: REVENGE RED BAND RAW: BLACK & WHITE EDITION #1-5, new printings that celebrate Capullos iconic art by presenting all five issues in his original, breathtaking pencils. Along with the announcement, they also released the cover of the first issue, generating excitement among readers.

The storyline of 'Wolverine: Revenge' takes readers on an alternate universe adventure where Wolverine finds himself on a critical mission following Magnetos death. This event triggers an electromagnetic pulse that cripples technology across the western world, setting the stage for Wolverine's quest for vengeance. As he battles against the Brotherhood of Mutantsincluding notorious characters like Mastermind, Colossus, Sabretooth, Deadpool, and Omega RedWolverine survives the onslaught and vows to take revenge. The narrative can be likened to a remix of the classic 'Old Man Logan' storyline, but rather than embracing pacifism, Wolverine fully embraces a path of violence and retribution.

Hickman, known for his exceptional storytelling, including the solo Wolverine tale 'Latitude', dives deep into the character's core, delivering a narrative that speaks to who Wolverine truly is. However, the true highlight remains Capullos striking artwork. He gained fame at Marvel with titles like 'Quasar' and 'X-Force' but solidified his superstar status through works such as 'Spawn', 'Batman', 'Dark Knights: Metal', and others. Fans were thrilled when he hinted at his return to Marvel in 2023 with a rough sketch of Wolverine shared on Twitter, leading to his first published Marvel work in years with a variant cover for 'Wolverine (Vol. 7) #37'. 'Wolverine: Revenge' marked Capullos triumphant return to interior art at Marvel after decades, and it did not disappoint.

The series kicks off in the Savage Land, with Wolverine aiding the local inhabitants in their fight against ferocious dinosaurs. From there, it escalates into intense battles against the Brotherhood of Mutants, leading to visually striking scenes such as Wolverine's entrance into a superhero saloon and culminating in a dramatic conclusion where he embraces a grim fate. Capullos artistry throughout 'Wolverine: Revenge' never fails to impress, as he is known for his preference for traditional pencil and paper, which not only conveys his artistic vision but also allows him to sell original pages to fans. The release of 'Wolverine: Revenge in Black & White' is sure to be a special experience for readers, showcasing Capullo's unrivaled craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Mark your calendars for July 16, 2025, as 'Wolverine: Revenge Red Band Raw: Black & White #1' is set to make its long-awaited debut in comic shops.