Perhaps the title should read ‘Where in the World Is Old Man Logan?’ After a promising start, Brian Michael Bendis’ revamp appears firmly entrenched in its snapshot ways, issue #4 offering yet another realm focused narrative that offers little to nothing towards the plot at large. It’s a mostly pointless issue driven by a steady stream of zombie attacks and plenty of stabby stabby. And you know what? That’s not entirely a bad thing.
First things first. Does anyone remember why Logan is even out going realm to realm in the first place? No? Neither do we. Bendis largely seems to have dropped the book’s initial push, focusing instead on crafting epic set pieces in as many unique worlds as possible. Issue #4 continues in that same mold, with Wolvie unceremoniously dumped into the pit that houses Marvel’s more hangry inclined. The overarching narrative hasn’t been much of a strong point anyway thus far, but this issue really stands out as one that could be completely missed with little ripple in narrative understanding or momentum. Bendis does provide some well-formed moments of introspection, along with a surprisingly fun run-in with a fellow survivor, but by and large there’s really nothing to the issue that requires you to read it. Well, nothing besides the zombies.
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First things first. Does anyone remember why Logan is even out going realm to realm in the first place? No? Neither do we. Bendis largely seems to have dropped the book’s initial push, focusing instead on crafting epic set pieces in as many unique worlds as possible. Issue #4 continues in that same mold, with Wolvie unceremoniously dumped into the pit that houses Marvel’s more hangry inclined. The overarching narrative hasn’t been much of a strong point anyway thus far, but this issue really stands out as one that could be completely missed with little ripple in narrative understanding or momentum. Bendis does provide some well-formed moments of introspection, along with a surprisingly fun run-in with a fellow survivor, but by and large there’s really nothing to the issue that requires you to read it. Well, nothing besides the zombies.
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