The Last Wolverine #1 REVIEW
New Wolverine, New Wendigo
The Age of Revelation event introduces new possibilities. This time, a new Wendigo emerges, but he’s also known as the Wonderful Wolverine in The Last Wolverine #1. Taking up the mantle of Wolverine, Leonard dons his mentor’s inspiring attire and becomes Vancouver’s number one hero. Cursed with the savage Wendigo affliction, Leonard struggles to keep the hunger he craves for human flesh at bay while upholding the teachings of Wolverine himself. With Logan lost to mind control, Leonard wonders if he could live up to the man he most admired.
The Last Wolverine #1 introduces readers to a new character tailored specifically for this storyline. As some readers might question where the previous Wendigo disappeared, it’s important to note that Saladin Ahmed (Daredevil) chose a uniquely different direction for this character to take. Most hosts that usually obtain the curse are stricken with severe hunger for rampaging and devouring any living creature in their path. Supposedly, Logan takes a mentor approach to help Leonard control his inner urges. However, Leonard must come to the realization that his mentor is lost to the control of Revelation. Ahmed presents a story that not only focuses on a new Wolverine but also gives incite as to what’s going on with others within this timeline. The addition of this story to the event adds more depth as to what is happening to the world around these characters.
Within this timeline, Edgar Salazar (Constantine) contributes visually to outline the struggle and peace that Revelation has brought forth. The Last Wolverine #1 is gifted with an artist who understands the importance of how backgrounds and character presence combine well without overlapping with one another. In terms of illustrating the comic book, Salazar’s artwork for this story is nearly perfect.
As Salazar works on the bulk of the comic book, Carlos Lopez (Heroes Reborn) focuses on the luminosity of the overall experience readers will have. The coloring work by Lopez gives this story a lighter tone, which works well when including instances of flashbacks or cityscapes.
The lettering by Cory Petit (All-New Invaders) enhances the comic book’s understanding that this story is about Leonard and his side of the story years into the time of Revelation. Notably, Petit positions dialogue and sound effects thoughtfully in panels so it doesn’t obscure the main flow of the story.
Lastly, but not least, Martín Cóccolo (Blade) and Matthew Wilson (Aquaman) create one of the coolest character introductory covers in Marvel for The Last Wolverine #1.
Overall, The Last Wolverine #1 is a good read that not only gives readers a new character who’s trying to do their best at hero work but also deals with a force of nature inside of them. While readers can take a brief respite from the chaos of the other titles in this event, this story adds more intrigue to the 10-year time skip.
Comic Details
Writer: Saladin Ahmed
Artist: Edgar Salazar
Colorist: Carlos Lopez
Letterer: VC’s Cory Petit
Cover Artists: Martín Cóccolo, Matthew Wilson
Editor: Mark Basso
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Date of Release: October 22, 2025
Rating: 4/5
About the Author
Howard Smith Howard is a passionate collector and avid reader of comics & manga. His love for all things pop culture extends beyond the pages of comics, as he is a seasoned gamer with an appreciation of quality storytelling. As he is always on the hunt for rare collectibles, he manifests an opportunity to celebrate his fandoms. Follow along for new discoveries and changes in the world of entertainment.
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