Know Your Heroes: Logan

First created as an alternative reality version of the ageless Wolverine, Old Man Logan has taken on a life of its own with several series spinning out of the first mini-series.

Now as this grizzled version of the beloved X-Men makes his way to the big screen — along with the film debut of a fan favorite character — delve into the back story of this variation on the X-men who’s the best he is at what he does – no matter how old he gets.

Wolverine: Old Man Logan

Created by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven in a one off story arc, Old Man Logan has exploded in popularity and has become the main version of the character in current Marvel continuity. Wolverine Old Man Logan (AUG160994) takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where the villains have finally won. Wolverine — who has taken a pacifist vow — and Hawkeye — who is blinded but still just as deadly — must travel cross-country in a race for revenge. Traveling through battlegrounds turned to graveyards, traversing villain controlled territory, and dealing with the terrifying and evil Hulk Gang, these two former Avengers must become heroes once again. 

Old Man Logan, Volume 1

After the events of Mark Millar and Steve McNiven’s Wolverine: Old Man Logan, fans were begging for more of the grizzled and aged Wolverine, and Marvel answered by delivering a new mini-series. Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino joined the creative team for Old Man Logan Volume 1 (APR161078), a brand new story featuring Old Man Logan. Taking place after the events in the first series, Logan has woken up in the present Marvel universe – and he’ll do whatever it takes to ensure his timeline doesn’t come to pass. As Logan explores this timeline so different from his own he discovers things – and people - have changed. 

NYX: The Complete Collection

Quietly introduced in 2004, X-23 — also known as Laura Kinney — has quickly become one of the most popular X-Men. Created for the X-Men Evolution television show, Laura made her comics’ debut in NYX, an under-the-radar series about gutterpunk mutants trying to survive in New York City. In NYX Complete Collection (MAR160951), readers can learn more about the quiet girl with long black hair who is forced to fight for survival on the streets of the big city. This decidedly adult take on the mutant genre was an eye-opening exploration of the kids not lucky enough to wind up at Xavier’s School, and showed the seedier side of mutantkind in the Marvel Universe.  

X-23: The Complete Collection

After her shocking introduction to the Marvel Universe in NYX, fans clamored to learn more about the mysterious young girl that was so like the Wolverine they know and love. Part origin story, part exploration of character, the X-23 Complete Collection (MAY160942) showcases how X-23 came to be, and how she became Laura Kinney. Created by her harsh masters in an off-the-grid laboratory, X-23 gained her name by being the first successful clone from Logan’s DNA after 23 failures. Raised by the lab as a weapon, X-23 was trained as a brutal killer who knew nothing of the world outside her cell until a daring escape liberates her from that prison – but what cost will she pay for her freedom?  

All-New Wolverine Vol. 1: The Four Sisters

Laura Kinney has quickly become a fan favorite addition to the X-Men, and has recently taken on an even bigger responsibility – taking on the mantle of Wolverine in All New Wolverine Volume 1 (FEB160955). Having met and been mentored by the man she was cloned to destroy, Laura has finally managed to escape her dark past and become the hero she’s always wanted to be. But when a tragedy befalls and Wolverine sacrifices himself it’s up to Laura to don the costume and cowl to become the All-New Wolverine. With some help from Doctor Strange and the Wasp, Laura is ready to take on the world and become the best at what she does.   

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Andrea Purcell is a Web Content Writer for PREVIEWSworld.com and a part-time assistant to busy comic creators. Her favorite past times are singing karaoke at comic conventions and memorizing obscure trivia about random pop culture.