LOGAN: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD #3 (MARVEL COMICS)
In the course of Marvel history, James Howlett has left a trail of violence in his wake.
Three new stories look to showcase the vicious nature of the popular X-Man in a format built for him. Don’t expect anything held back. This is WOLVERINE as he was meant to be featured in.
LOGAN: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD #3 by Karla Pacheco, Pere Pérez, Marc Bernardin, Jan Bazaldua, Daniel Picciotto, Andres Mossa, Phil Noto & Cory Petit delivers it’s pen-ultimate chapter
Let’s take a closer look at these versions of the best at what he does.
LOGAN: BLACK, WHITE & BLOOD #3 by Karla Pacheco, Pere Pérez, Marc Bernardin, Jan Bazaldua, Daniel Picciotto, Andres Mossa, Phil Noto & Cory Petit & Cory Petit (Marvel Comics)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
The issue is a compilation of three stories. Due to the amount, the overview of each tale will be shorter than usual reviews.
“Dig Six Graves” by Pacheco, Pérez , & Petit showcases Logan in the 1930’s. He has found peace on a farm with good neighbors around him. When they are killed by thieves, it doesn’t take Logan long to start looking for revenge. The writing unleashes his rage with pin-point accuracy. The way he’s hunting down the gang is vintage Wolverine (literally). Readers watch how he sets a unique trap to eliminate two members. This spins into a brutal final confrontation. The epilogue is bitter-sweet and puts a fitting bow on the bloody display of force.
Pérez goes for descending panels for the majority of the story. The quiet interactions with Sully showcased a good soul entering Logan’s life. It’s contrasted but the red-soaked panels for the tragic end. Logan’s reaction to Sully’s murder sparks him to action. His cold demeanor soldiers through scenes. The only break is the savage justice he is dishing out. A homemade explosion breaks up structure before heading into the intense finish. The final blow is dealt with dramatic fashion. A parting image locks up the mood perfectly as this story wraps up.
“Hate Is Enough” by Bernardin, Bazaldua, Picciotto, Mossa & Petit is next. 1960’s New York City is the backdrop for Logan taking out a racist gang from blowing up a church. The dialogue shows no mercy as Logan shakes down a captive for information. This carries a heavy weight with Logan’s emotions creeping through his tough exterior. His methods get the desired information but not before he goes Frank Castle with an automotive garage. The race against time is filled with frantic pacing and brutal violence fitting the attempted crimes. Readers watch as the parting panel leaves them with dialogue that only Logan can give.
The art team kicks off with a slow roll into events via the captive’s perspective. Waking up upside down leads to a confrontation with an angry Logan. There is no patience for the BS they are trying to commit. A clear panel shot shows Logan’s work off as to the fate forthcoming. After the information is given, Logan’s “Frank” moment pops with the red coloring of the object. This leads into a wild free-for-all with Logan tearing through a racist biker gang. From here, pacing is fast as Logan attempts to make the save. It results in a dramatic finish and superb farewell moment to close. Very solid work all around.
“Clinical Trial” by Noto & Petit sees Logan doing a favor for an old Army buddy. His daughter entered in an experimental drug program for money to support the family. When she goes silent, Logan is on the case to find her. Once he enters the institute, there is more than he bargained for. The writing shows his covert skills in positioning himself in a prime location for answers. The results leads to an unveiling of dark secret. Readers watch as the confrontation ends in only one way. The fallout is another bittersweet finish for Logan’s path of rage.
The art showcases Logan’s happiness in seeing his friend. It reflects the respect he has for Gary and what they went through. Tones change when Gary explains the reason he calls. Logan’s reaction immediately switches to business as he goes to work. A frightening half panel shows a subject trying to kill a nurse. Logan’s quick actions lead to a great knockout punch via half panel. This moves events towards getting his cover blown. Pacing moves fast as Logan discovers the mastermind behind this. It leads to a deadly finish with a haunting close-up of dead eyes. The epilogue hits the butter-sweet button again for this issue with Logan closing another door in his legacy.
FINAL GRADE: 8.8
Logan’s escapades hold nothing back as this third chapter hits stores. Each team presents a new look but all feel like the same parting finish. The art shins in each book with “Hate Is Enough” being the standout work of the book. This series brings out the true side of Logan, exceeding readers’ expectations.
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