Marvel's Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon Leads to Epic Reboot

Marvel Comics is gearing up for a monumental event with their upcoming series, Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon. Written by Chip Zdarsky and illustrated by Luca Maresca, this series serves as a precursor to next summer's highly anticipated Armageddon event, set to debut in February.

The Impending Armageddon

The buzz around Armageddon has intensified since its initial announcement, promising to reshape the Marvel Universe dramatically. Chip Zdarsky highlighted that this event's impact will be as significant as the changes witnessed during Avengers: Disassembled.

Connecting Stories

Marvel is laying the groundwork for Armageddon in various ongoing narratives, including Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti's run on Captain America. Key developments in Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion and Miles Morales: Spider-Man are also pivotal to the storyline.

Weapons of Armageddon: The Plot

In Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon, Wolverine embarks on a crucial mission to track down a mutant victim of a disturbing superhuman experimentation scheme. This journey unapologetically exposes the dark legacy of the infamous Weapon X program, revealing its revival through a super-soldier initiative led by a corporation known as PRIMEWARRIOR.

Key Plot Points

• Wolverine’s Mission: Logan is drawn into a perilous quest involving an abducted mutant, where he confronts fresh traumas connected to his past.
• Familiar Faces: The revelation of NUKE returning as an upgraded antagonist adds an exciting twist.

Insights from the Creators

Chip Zdarsky expressed his enthusiasm for the narrative, stating, "The Road to Armageddon starts with super soldiers, and Wolverine is going to kick off the end of everything." He emphasized its importance for readers invested in current Marvel story arcs.

Luca Maresca shared his excitement about illustrating Wolverine, stating, "It's a dream come true, and I'm trying to do my best to live up to expectations." Both creators are eager for readers to engage with this unfolding saga.

Release Information

Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon #1 (of 4) is set to release on February 18.

Source: ComicBookMovie