Comic Review: Wolverine #10 – a past that never rusts

 

Logan is one of those Marvel characters whose past seems to be an endless source of inspiration. Every new writer finds something in it to dig up, reshape, or completely reinterpret. Wolverine #10 is further proof that the story of James Howlett the boy who became an immortal warrior always finds a way to return and inflict pain. This is an issue full of nostalgia, horror, and surprises, though not without flaws.

Returning to a home that was never safe

The story takes us to the Howlett estate the place where Logan was born, but also where his traumas began. From the very start, there’s an atmosphere of unease: every corridor, every scent, every shadow reminds Wolverine who he was and what he lost. It’s a return that is not just physical but also emotional and writer Saladin Ahmed skillfully balances between flashbacks and the present.

It’s here that Logan meets someone he never expected to see. The sudden reappearance of his mother, supposedly brought back from the dead, completely throws him off balance. Along with her comes Sabretooth his classic nemesis, who once again has managed to cheat death. Creed is the one holding all the cards this time, and he has a clear advantage: this is a fight not only of claws and fists but also of emotions.

Trauma versus instinct

The most compelling part of Wolverine #10 is how paralyzed Logan becomes by his own memories. Instead of instinctively reacting to threats, he lets himself be blinded by childhood images and the illusion of a recovered mother. Ahmed presents a mutant with bones of adamantium but a fragile heart a warrior who still can’t close the door on the most painful chapter of his life.

This vulnerability shows Wolverine not only as a brutal enforcer but as a tragic hero, repeatedly becoming a prisoner of his past. Unfortunately, the balance between introspection and action sometimes tips too far; the long inner monologues slow the pacing, draining some of the tension from key scenes.

Sabretooth – an enemy who never disappears

Victor Creed is one of the pillars of Wolverine’s mythos, but his endless “resurrections” feel repetitive. On one hand, the return of such a classic villain always brings excitement, and his clash with Logan carries a weight of history. On the other, Marvel has played this card so many times that yet another explanation feels reheated.

Still, the Creed–Logan dynamic works. Even more so because the fight is complicated by the presence of Wolverine’s “mother”a bizarre, unsettling, yet intriguing twist.

Visuals – dark and raw

Martín Cóccolo once again proves that he understands the soul of this series. His art is gritty, full of sharp lines and muted colors, perfectly matching the atmosphere of the abandoned Howlett estate.

The most striking sequences are those with a horror edge apparitions, memories, and the mysterious creatures that appear near the end are visually stunning and help build the sense of dread. The fight sequences are dynamic but occasionally cluttered with detail, making them slightly harder to follow. Still, the overall tone and atmosphere are masterfully captured.

A strong cliffhanger

The issue closes on a powerful cliffhanger that makes it hard to put the series down. Logan is pulled into a conflict where the emotional stakes are just as high as the physical ones. It’s a promise that future issues will explode even harder provided the writer finds a steadier balance between action and introspection.

Conclusion

Wolverine #10 is a solid, dark, and emotional chapter in Logan’s story. It isn’t without weaknesses predictable plot devices and some sluggish pacing but the mood, strong visuals, and emotional weight make it worthwhile. Ahmed shows he knows how to write Wolverine not just as a killer but as a man too human to escape his past.

Final Score: 7/10

Pros:

+Dark, eerie atmosphere of the Howlett estate

+Sabretooth as a classic opponent adds weight to the conflict

+Interesting use of Wolverine’s mother as a narrative element

+Strong, raw, atmospheric artwork

+A cliffhanger that makes you want to keep reading

Cons:

-Sabretooth’s resurrection feels repetitive and unoriginal

-Too much introspection at the expense of action

-Some fight scenes visually cluttered

-The “Logan versus his past” theme feels familiar and less fresh