When running originally in single issues, issues had carried the banner "Enemy of the State" while issues originally were bannered "Agent of S. The complete collection includes Wolverine 32, by Millar, Kaare Andrews and Jose Villarubia as an unrelated one-off story closing out Millar's run on the title. Wolverine would be haunted by his experiences for years to follow, just as he had when he was first programmed to become a ruthless killer by Weapon X.
Jason Aaron's subsequent run on the character would take several cues from "Enemy of the State," including the revelation that Cyclops had quietly developed a contingency plan for the X-Men if Wolverine ever broke bad again while the families of those who had lost members to Wolverine's rampage formed a cult known as the Red Right Hand to seek their own twisted revenge against him.
Despite being killed at the finale of the storyline, Gorgon would go on to become a major antagonist following his introduction by Millar and Romita, Jr. Since then, the gifted mutant has since apparently mended fences with Wolverine, becoming a prominent citizen on Krakoa during the X-Men's Dawn of X relaunch. Sam Stone is a 10th level pop culture guru living just outside of Washington, DC who knows an unreasonable amount about The Beatles.
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The only odd part of this collected edition is the final issue: Prisoner Number Zero. Collecting a story set in a Nazi death camp. It was an odd way to end the book. Jul 24, Martin rated it really liked it Shelves: reviewed. This collection is great for the simple fact that it has one of Wolverine's most over-the-top adventures, written by one of comics industry's top writers. But it really is two books collected together, two books which I rated differently. The action's all here, undiluted.
The characters sometimes get snarky, yes, but it's all above-the-belt stuff. For a Millar book, there are surprisingly very few maybe two instances where a character calls another "stupid" or "moron". But, where usually the jet crashes into things, such as buildings, villains, or even petrol tankers, in this instance the jet crashes out of an underground hangar.
Don't be disappointed, the jet then crashes into the woods shortly after. I agree with William Thomas whose review also appears on this site when he says that Romita's art was lazy. Body proportions were, as often as not, out of whack and that's what really kept this book from getting that coveted five-star rating. It must be said, however, that Paul Mounts' colour work was simply amazing.
Years later, in Secret Warriors, Vol. Question: Does continuity no longer apply? Or did I miss the issue in which he's resurrected? Wolverine: Enemy of the State, Vol. There was more verbal abuse between characters, and the action was repetitive. How many ways do I really need to see Wolverine skewer ninjas, after all? Romita's art was just a notch below his output in Wolverine: Enemy of the State, Vol. Body proportions were often times ridiculous, and Paul Mounts' colour work was not as stunning as in the previous volume.
The officer who repeatedly kills him is going nuts due to the fact that Wolverine just shows up again, and again and again. Some guys just can't stay dead! This story was according to Millar in the book's afterword to possibly be done as a mini-series, and all I can say is I'm happy he didn't.
One issue was enough. In fact, it was plenty. Besides, there are already guys out there stretching one-issue stories to four or five, or six issues. I'm looking at you, Bendis! The overall result is a book that's still entertaining, yes, but definitely inferior to its predecessor.
Feb 27, Francisca rated it liked it. Oct 04, Adam Stone rated it really liked it Shelves: superhero-comics , x-men-universe. I'm not usually a fan of Millar's superhero work, nor John Romita Jr's art. But this story about what happens when Hydra brainwashes Wolverine and uses him to capture and kill other superheroes plays to both of their strengths.
Millar's vast knowledge of Marvel history, and his ability center his story on just a few characters while also surrounding them with an enormous background cast. Romita Jr's one page action shots, and his talent at backgrounds, ships, and non-human animals. The weakness in this collection is that this was written during a time when Millar was still trying to be dark and edgy, which in this volume means misogynist.
For all the agency he gives Elektra, he uses Wolverine's Hydra-brainwashed inner-monologue to completely objectify and sexualize Rachel Summers who I think was going by Phoenix II at this point. Having Wolverine acknowledge his relationship to Rachel's mother, Jean Grey, is interesting and helps twist a little knife into the plotting. Having him sexualize her and slut shame her and her mother doesn't add anything to the story, and it's something I don't think Millar would have included if he'd written this after or so.
It's a minor, modern quibble. But it sticks out like a poisonous frog in this otherwise masterfully told X-Men story. A ton of major Marvel heroes appear in this volume, but because it wasn't actually one of Marvel's Big Summer Events, there are no unnecessary side stories to track down, or weird pacing issues.
Jan 22, Mike rated it it was amazing. This book was a return to the form I remember him for, and was a great story arc - epic, inventive and added something unique to the Wolverine mythology.
May 10, Hikmat Kabir rated it really liked it. A true testament to Wolverine's badassery. There are some seriously sweet fights to be found in the book with my favorite being Wolverine unleashing the might of the Sentinels upon his enemies. I guess Millar has hit a homerun with Wolverine again after Old man Logan. First thought was, "great, another story about Wolverine being brainwashed He may be a killing machine but he's definitely not as sharp as his claws. Also included an issue at the end of the volume that I'd previously seen in another volume, can't which one.
Worth the read. Jun 07, Andrew rated it really liked it. For the most part an enjoyable Wolverine story where the bad guys use him as the ultimate weapon. Gorgon is an interesting villain and the Hydra politics was a neat side plot, but I think Gorgon gets used better in later books.
The Romita Jr. No one does action that looks as brutal as he does. Not sure if this is a must read Wolverine book but it is entertaining. Feb 19, Joshua Adam Bain rated it it was amazing. This was freakin wicked! Logan gets brainwashed by a collective of criminal organisations and becomes so damn ruthless.
So bad ass. Heaps of appearances from other heroes in this too. Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Electra, the x-men and Spider-man to name a few. And each one worked in. The story great. Miller is a great writer and had me flipping pages like a cat on crack right till the end. This is the first solo Wolverine book I've read, and I've got to say This was freakin wicked! This is the first solo Wolverine book I've read, and I've got to say I had no idea how ruthless he was.
Are you fucking kidding me?!? How is this guy considered a good guy?!! Who cares! It was great writing, accompanied by my favorite artist atm John Romita Jr. As always Romita and Janson knocked this shit out of the park! Want to read an action based book with solid writing and jam packed full of blood? Pick this up now!!
I'll freely admit I took a regressive pleasure in reading this huge tale of fury and violence. No PG13 here, guys. Blood and guts on the menu! It's mass murder of psychos, ninjas, and villains on a scale you've never seen.
And wow! It feels good. I'm kinda discovering Mark Millar's work of late and still can't understand how I could miss it for so long. This guy is bloody impressive in his realistic and matter-of-fact take of a genre which is basically flashy and unrealistic. Here, Wolvie is real I'll freely admit I took a regressive pleasure in reading this huge tale of fury and violence. Here, Wolvie is really a murderous psycopath and Elektra a cold-hearted bitch who'll use every means for an end. Don't try to keep the body count, no way you can!
And as far as the artists are concerned They're never so good as when they work together and here they seem to have a ball! Apr 29, Travis Duke rated it really liked it. Enemy of the state is true to the title, you don't want a loose wolverine running around. Millar is great with wolverine, I usually enjoy his take on Logan. The gorgan is one bad ass mutant with a bone to pick with the world and he has the Hand to back him.
Without spoiling anything, Wolverine slashes his way through thousands of people yes thousands and it isnt pretty, lots of people get in his way and we usually know how that ends. Elektra and some others make some good cameos that help mov Enemy of the state is true to the title, you don't want a loose wolverine running around.
Elektra and some others make some good cameos that help move the story along. In the end there is a lot of death and victims including poor old Jean paul Northstar, he survives but isn't the same.
The art is on par but nothing amazing by Romita Jr. Overall worth a read for sure. Side note:The last stand alone story with wolverine in world war 2 is really good, its violent and morbid. May 18, Ronan The Librarian rated it did not like it. But I thought it was terrible. I have a hard time giving books 1 or even 2 stars, but the only reason I could think of to up this to 2 stars is because 1 star is mean. But I found little to be redeeming in this book.
Jan 03, Malum rated it liked it Shelves: graphic-novels , marvel , x-men-family. Wolverine is kidnapped by The Hand and Hydra and turned into a villain. I found the first half of this story actually pretty boring. They talk more about Wolverine than they actually show him doing anything.
Also, the fights between Wolverine and Marvel's biggest names are pretty anti-climactic because you know they arent going to kill off any main characters. Wolverine woke up to find himself locked in the asylum where Dr. Rot conducted his crazy surgeries. There, Wolverine was tortured as Dr. Rot tried to summon the feral animal in Wolverine.
Luckily, the X-Men came to the rescue. Wolverine sought revenge but found his Dr. Rot to be invulnerable before the Doctor fled. Wolverine Vol. The two met on a battlefield during WWI. Lazaer swung across the field, eliminating soldiers with ease until he ran into Wolverine. To Lazaer's shock, Wolverine bested the angel of death.
Lazaer then revealed to Logan that the two would duel every time that Wolverine was near death. Wolverine would go to an astral plane outside of time and fight for his chance to continue living.
The Hand is a secret organization of ninjas and criminals steeped in black magic that originated in feudal times. Though introduced initially as a Daredevil antagonist, the Hand have clashed with Wolverine numerous times over the years.
Most notable was the Hand's role in the "Enemy of the State" storyline that took place in Wolverine Vol. The Hand kidnaps Wolverine as part of a joint plant with Hydra, led by Gorgon. The Hand and Hydra then brainwash Wolverine into carrying out their deeds. Like the Hand, the Silver Samurai originated as a Daredevil baddie before being featured more in the Wolverine mythos.
After his first fight with Wolverine, Silver Samurai oscillated between a more heroic path and his mercenary ways. Silver Samurai ultimately evolved into a trusted ally of Wolverine. The master swordsman met his grisly end in Wolverine Vol. Although not traditionally a Wolverine villain, Nitro had a memorable clash with Wolverine during the superhuman Civil War. Nitro, who was responsible for the tragedy that catalyzed Civil War , was hunted down in Wolverine Vol.
Immediately upon catching up to Nitro, Nitro uses his self-explosive ability to test the limits of Wolverine's healing factor. After blowing himself up, only a skeleton is left of Wolverine. However, to Nitro's surprise, Wolverine regenerates and subdues Nitro before he can explode again.
Formerly known as Madame Hydra, Viper is one of the leaders of Hydra. Before working for Hydra, she was a mercenary operating in Madripoor. While there, she saved Wolverine from Sabretooth, resulting in Wolverine owing a debt to her.
Over the years, Wolverine was consistently thrown into an uncomfortable position -- caught between his debt to Viper and his need to oppose Hydra. Finally, the debt was paid off when the two got married for a short period. Gorgon, a master swordsman with the mutant ability to turn others to stone, made his debut in Wolverine Vol.
He is behind the events of the "Enemy of the State" storyline, where he has Wolverine become his brainwashed servant. After Wolverine has committed numerous terrible acts in Gorgon's name, the brainwashing finally wears off and Wolverine confronts Gorgon.
During their evenly-matched battle, Gorgon attempts to turn Wolverine to stone. However, he sees himself reflected back from Wolverine's claws, resulting in his own petrification. Apocalypse, arguably the most dangerous mutant to consistently rear his head in the Marvel universe, has had several memorable run-ins with Wolverine.
At the turn of the century, Apocalypse kidnapped Wolverine and had him duel with Sabretooth for the chance to become Death -- a horseman of Apocalypse. Confident that he'd be strong enough to overcome Apocalypse's brainwashing, Wolverine defeats Sabretooth. Wolverine is transformed into Death and goes toe to toe with the X-Men until, with the help of his friends, he's able to override Apocalypse's programming. Magneto's ability to control metal has made him one Wolverine's trickiest foes to defeat.
Actually, often times, Wolverine doesn't beat Magneto. The most notable encounter between the two happened in X-Men Vol. Without the adamantium, Wolverine's feral persona resurfaced. But Logan would have his revenge. In X-Men Vol. Logan's dark past with Cyber was revealed in Wolverine: Origins Silas Burr, aka Cyber, had served as Logan's brutal drill instructor during his time with the Canadian army.
Trying to completely break Logan, Burr killed Logan's romantic interest and then gave Logan one of the worst beatings of his life. Burr later went through a surgery that laced adamantium to his skin, thus becoming Cyber.
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