Wolverine – Old Man Logan Vol. 1: Berzerker
🗂️ Genre
Action, Superhero, Post-Apocalyptic, Science Fiction, Time Travel
🦸♂️ Main Characters
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Logan / Old Man Logan – A grizzled, older version of Wolverine, haunted by a future drenched in blood and tragedy.
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Hawkeye – Logan’s ally in the dystopian future, whose death becomes a catalyst for Logan's mission.
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Bruce Banner / Hulk – A twisted version of the Hulk who has become one of the future’s tyrants.
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The Hulk Gang – Inbred descendants of Banner, brutal and feral.
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Young X-Men / Marvel Heroes – Versions of classic characters who are unaware of the dark future Logan comes from.
✍️ Writer
Jeff Lemire – Known for his emotionally resonant storytelling and unique takes on iconic characters, Lemire brings psychological depth and purpose to Old Man Logan’s journey.
🎨 Artist
Andrea Sorrentino – Renowned for his moody, stylized visuals and innovative panel layouts that perfectly reflect the story’s grim tone and Logan’s inner turmoil.
🧑💼 Editor Details
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Mark Paniccia – Series Editor, bringing tight pacing and thematic consistency.
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Axel Alonso – Marvel Editor-in-Chief at the time, overseeing the post-Secret Wars era.
🏢 Publisher and Brand
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Publisher: Marvel Comics
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Brand: Marvel NOW! (Post-Secret Wars initiative)
📅 Release Year
2016
📖 Brief Plot Summary
Old Man Logan Vol. 1 – Berzerker opens with Logan awakening in the present-day Marvel Universe—a time before everything went wrong. Still reeling from the horrors of a dystopian future where villains wiped out the heroes and his own family was butchered, Logan is driven by a singular purpose: prevent his nightmarish timeline from ever happening.
As he adjusts to this timeline, Logan draws up a hit list of those who will eventually cause the fall of the world: Red Skull, Mysterio, Bruce Banner, and others. Though confused by the people who recognize him as a hero, he stays focused on reshaping history, one violent step at a time. With brutal encounters and emotional flashbacks, Logan’s struggle to balance his thirst for revenge with his hope for redemption takes center stage.
📚 Notable Arcs or Storylines
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"The List" Arc: Logan begins crossing off names of future villains before they become threats, acting as a lone time-traveling assassin.
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"The Hulk Problem": Early hints point to Logan's fear of encountering the current, uncorrupted Bruce Banner—who he knows will one day become a monster.
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"Temporal Displacement Trauma": Logan experiences memory gaps and hallucinations, blurring lines between past, present, and potential futures.
🔍 Fan Theories or Interpretations
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"Multiverse Divergence": Some fans theorize that Logan's presence in the mainstream Marvel timeline may have created a divergent branch, meaning his actions might not save his future, but could still prevent it from happening in this world.
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"Subconscious Redemption": Logan’s hyper-focus on changing history may be a coping mechanism—rather than just vengeance, he seeks emotional forgiveness for not being able to stop the tragedies of his past.
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"Logan as the Catalyst": Others believe Logan’s future knowledge could cause a paradox, becoming the very reason these events happen, creating a loop of fate he can’t break.
🧾 Review Summary
Old Man Logan Vol. 1 – Berzerker is a powerful return to one of Marvel’s most tragic characters. Jeff Lemire crafts a story rich in emotional depth and moral ambiguity, while Andrea Sorrentino’s art steals the show with haunting visuals, dynamic action sequences, and a cinematic flair. The story masterfully combines dystopian grit with the heart of a man desperate to rewrite his legacy. Wolverine fans will find both the brutality and vulnerability that define Logan at his best. 💥🩸🐾
✅ Collects: Old Man Logan (2016) #1–4, Wolverine: Old Man Logan Giant-Size
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