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Laura Kinney: Wolverine (2024)
Laura Kinney, Wolverine, Vol. 1: One-Mutant Army
Laura Kinney - once known as X-23, now inheritor of the mantle of Wolverine - takes the fight to those who stand as enemies to mutantkind!
Eisner Award nominated writer Erica Shultz (Moon Knight, Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil) brings Laura Kinney from Ultimate Assasin to Ultimate Mutant Protector!
THE BEST THERE IS AT WHAT SHE DOES!
Laura Kinney was bred to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She’s long left that life behind — but as she encounters mutants being forced to use their powers against their will, this Wolverine takes it upon herself to right these wrongs no matter who stands in her way! And that includes Daredevil, the Woman Without Fear!
With antimutant hatred at an all-time high, Laura must sniff out a terrorist plot before it leads to human deaths — and mutants taking the blame! If Wolverine and Daredevil can’t quell the unrest in the city, an even more explosive result may derail mutant-human relations forever!
Plus: When Bucky Barnes needs to track down a renegade scientist, who better to help than Wolverine?!
COLLECTING: Laura Kinney: Wolverine (2024) 1-5
Eisner Award nominated writer Erica Shultz (Moon Knight, Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil) brings Laura Kinney from Ultimate Assasin to Ultimate Mutant Protector!
THE BEST THERE IS AT WHAT SHE DOES!
Laura Kinney was bred to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She’s long left that life behind — but as she encounters mutants being forced to use their powers against their will, this Wolverine takes it upon herself to right these wrongs no matter who stands in her way! And that includes Daredevil, the Woman Without Fear!
With antimutant hatred at an all-time high, Laura must sniff out a terrorist plot before it leads to human deaths — and mutants taking the blame! If Wolverine and Daredevil can’t quell the unrest in the city, an even more explosive result may derail mutant-human relations forever!
Plus: When Bucky Barnes needs to track down a renegade scientist, who better to help than Wolverine?!
COLLECTING: Laura Kinney: Wolverine (2024) 1-5
120 pages, Paperback
First published August 12, 2025
About the author
Erica Schultz
242 books27 followersErica Schultz is an American comic book writer, letterer, and editor. She is the first woman to write a Spawn comic, and is best known for her writing work at Marvel on titles like Daredevil, X-23, and Hallows' Eve.
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August 25, 2026
Fly shit is all I do, only worried ‘bout me, I don't care ‘bout you / I just mixed the drink in with my juice, I'm feelin' hella good, I don't know 'bout you (Hella Good – Iamsu).
Hopefully all these comic book reviews from me aren’t coming across like I’m sponsored by Marvel or something, because I can’t imagine anything more shameful than seeming like a paid shill. A shill, sure, but paid!? No way, this is all for the love of the game! It's just that whenever I get into something or back into something, I'm incapable of pacing myself like a normal person, instead I have to consume everything in my path like the Alaskan Bull Worm. Maybe I should take a shot at doing a Marvel podcast where I can tell people my favorite movie is Avengers: Infinity War (it's not) or go on and on about how superhero movies are superior to the works of Martin Scorsese or that they can encompass all genres (they're not and they can't). Just kidding, I'd be ran out of the community real quick considering I carry a very condescending tone towards all things comic books due to the fact that I've read The Odyssey and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. I guess I'm proof that people can like two different things at once! I mean, I am bisexual, so there's that. Really though, the truth is that I have it out for content creators in general because, yeah, they’re often terrible people, but my most hated aspect that applies across the board is how they’re always so damn careful with their words. So scared to have an opinion in a video framed as them sharing their opinions, their takes. I mean, it’s good to be thoughtful with what you’re saying rather than just running your mouth at the drop of a hat, but the way every content creator goes out of their way to “both sides” every little thing drives me absolutely crazy. “On one hand, it’s a bit like this, but on the other hand, you have to realize that it’s also like this” and all that. And I’m sorry, but not every issue needs a million layers of analytical dissection and sometimes something just sucks ass and that’s the end of it. "The [blank] situation is crazy?" Yeah, maybe it is, but we're not going to learn anything about it from your fence-sitting ass. The content creator's ego has grown so exponentially that they all seem to believe they’re respected professionals in the industry rather than a monetized clown who clout chases for a living.
Congrats, you've "watched all the Camp Rock movies so we don't have to!" Now get over yourself. Look at current content creator and previously failed author, Hank Green, a pseudo intellectual who “values curiosity” above all else and then randomly self-reported on himself for no reason showing us yet another dumbass who uses A.I. to do all the research for his little YouTube videos. Sorry, there’s not going to be a “both sides” argument from me, I think he’s a loser and he will continue to be a loser in the future. No forgiveness. Just like how you shouldn't put stock in paid reviews, how are you supposed to trust people who’ve admittedly used A.I. to do the work for them!? If an author is so damn cheap and shady that they can’t even hire an artist to make their book covers (or make them themselves like Chase Connor), then how am I supposed to trust that they haven’t also used A.I. to write their books? “Aw, but I’ve only used it to help fill out plot holes or fix grammar!” nope, writers have been putting pen to paper for thousands of years, and now all of a sudden people don’t want to use their brains anymore!? Apparently this is a groundbreaking statement, but if you didn't write your book, then you're not an author. I'm just saying, if I find out there’s some A.I. nonsense going on, I’m out of here. Bye bye Josh Lanyon! Anyway, I don’t even know why I’ve started talking about all of this. I think I was speaking to how you already know how I'm a Marvel fanboy, but that at least this is out of genuine interest rather than chasing that paper. That’s why my least favorite reviews I’ve written are when I’ve been provided a free copy of the book. I know people are always like, “we want your honest thoughts, there isn’t any pressure!" but come on now… there’s a bit of a social contract there, no? I’m not about to trash a book I’ve gotten a free copy of! I'm a dick, but not that much of a dick. Look, all I’m going to say on the matter is that I’m probably the only guy who’s glad the Goodreads messaging system is gone for good!
“I’m proud to be a Mutant. I think everyone should be. It’s who you are. I have to remember that not everyone is ready to be out.”
Who needs subtext when your readers are comic book fans? But yeah, I’m big into Marvel at the moment (because they’re paying me hehe), and hey, does anybody else find it odd that it’s surprisingly hard to find a good Spider-Man comic? That man and a good story are always running parallel to each other. I was shopping around and I thought Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane looked pretty cute in a romantic, Lois & Clark kind of way, but then I flipped through it and Peter Parker looks busted as hell. I don’t condone bullying, but his ass looks like he was made to be shoved into lockers! In that sense, I've always had a hard time getting into popular characters because their lore is so weighted that I don’t even know where to start. That’s why instead of The X-Men, I’ll be reading Rogue: Savage Land or Jubilee: Deadly Reunion. Rather than Wolverine issue whatever, I’m over here reading Laura Kinney: Wolverine! Like most Marvel shills, I’ve seen Logan, but unlike most... I didn’t like it all that much. “Oooh the movie’s deep and real because Wolverine can say the F-word and is allowed to cut a dude’s head off!” and sure, that is cool, but I hardly think it elevates the material in any real way. Also, Hugh Jackman is a bad actor and they need to recast him because he’s never been as intrinsically linked to the character as Robert Downey Jr. was to Iron Man. Stop dehydrating that old man. I always think it’s funny whenever comic book fans will die on the sword of wanting “mature and adult” superhero comic books rather than just, you know… reading something that’s directed at their age group. Hey, if these things are too childish for you, maybe stop watching children’s movies? Look, people can watch or read whatever they want, I really don’t care, but I’m just saying, it’s not like I read YA lit expecting Nightrunners by Lynn Flewelling. Sorry, if I seem like I’m agitated in regards to this topic, that’s only because I’ve seen one too many think-pieces on shows for babies like Bluey or Steven Universe on Tumblr, and I’m over it. My book club is reading One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest this week, come on over!
Seriously though, my only knowledge of Laura Kinney before this One-Mutant Army story line was her as that evil kid in Logan, so reading this volume was a bit of a trip. Woah, she's pretty chill here. Hey, and that’s a good thing too! Marvel, whether it be the comics or the movies, have always had a challenging time drawing a hard line in the sand on certain social justice issues. Actually, scratch that, Marvel have always had a challenging time drawing any lines on any social justice issue. Ms. Marvel is touted for its representation, but then in the final episode it proves itself as thinly veiled copaganda in the sense that it portrays the cops as protecting the Muslim community against a larger threat. Come on now, that's never happened in the history of history. Or how about Falcon and the Winter Soldier where they have a radical group called the Flag Smashers who are supposed to represent the BLM movement, but then they’re portrayed as evil terrorists!? Yikes, do better Marvel. I do have a point here, and that point is how I liked this comic specifically because of the fact that it has a clear mission statement: “Mutants are being oppressed, so Laura is about to mess up some bigots.” Sure, it’s pretty simple, but just the fact that there’s a real morality here and that we’re not dancing around the tough conversations already has Laura Kinney: Wolverine sitting above the rest. And if nothing else, I think it’s cool how she has little adventures with Daredevil or goes on a road trip with Bucky. Warning, this next segment is a part of the paid promotion: Marvel always has the luxury of putting two characters together on the page and immediately drumming up excitement. Daredevil and Wolverine together? Ooooooh yeah! Batman and Superman next to each other? Eh, I can take it or leave it. So yeah, sorry if I was even more of a hater than usual, I was just trying to counteract any rumors floating around that I’m too much of a fanboy. Besides, maybe I am just jealous that people get paid to sell their souls to Disney or whatever. All in all, Laura Kinney: Wolverine is a wonderful graphic novel that offers its fair share of action, but it absolutely delivers on its soulful message of empathy juxtaposed with righteous retribution.
Woke up to that paper, that paper, I need it / Freshman always in the mirror, I'm conceited.
Hopefully all these comic book reviews from me aren’t coming across like I’m sponsored by Marvel or something, because I can’t imagine anything more shameful than seeming like a paid shill. A shill, sure, but paid!? No way, this is all for the love of the game! It's just that whenever I get into something or back into something, I'm incapable of pacing myself like a normal person, instead I have to consume everything in my path like the Alaskan Bull Worm. Maybe I should take a shot at doing a Marvel podcast where I can tell people my favorite movie is Avengers: Infinity War (it's not) or go on and on about how superhero movies are superior to the works of Martin Scorsese or that they can encompass all genres (they're not and they can't). Just kidding, I'd be ran out of the community real quick considering I carry a very condescending tone towards all things comic books due to the fact that I've read The Odyssey and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. I guess I'm proof that people can like two different things at once! I mean, I am bisexual, so there's that. Really though, the truth is that I have it out for content creators in general because, yeah, they’re often terrible people, but my most hated aspect that applies across the board is how they’re always so damn careful with their words. So scared to have an opinion in a video framed as them sharing their opinions, their takes. I mean, it’s good to be thoughtful with what you’re saying rather than just running your mouth at the drop of a hat, but the way every content creator goes out of their way to “both sides” every little thing drives me absolutely crazy. “On one hand, it’s a bit like this, but on the other hand, you have to realize that it’s also like this” and all that. And I’m sorry, but not every issue needs a million layers of analytical dissection and sometimes something just sucks ass and that’s the end of it. "The [blank] situation is crazy?" Yeah, maybe it is, but we're not going to learn anything about it from your fence-sitting ass. The content creator's ego has grown so exponentially that they all seem to believe they’re respected professionals in the industry rather than a monetized clown who clout chases for a living.
Congrats, you've "watched all the Camp Rock movies so we don't have to!" Now get over yourself. Look at current content creator and previously failed author, Hank Green, a pseudo intellectual who “values curiosity” above all else and then randomly self-reported on himself for no reason showing us yet another dumbass who uses A.I. to do all the research for his little YouTube videos. Sorry, there’s not going to be a “both sides” argument from me, I think he’s a loser and he will continue to be a loser in the future. No forgiveness. Just like how you shouldn't put stock in paid reviews, how are you supposed to trust people who’ve admittedly used A.I. to do the work for them!? If an author is so damn cheap and shady that they can’t even hire an artist to make their book covers (or make them themselves like Chase Connor), then how am I supposed to trust that they haven’t also used A.I. to write their books? “Aw, but I’ve only used it to help fill out plot holes or fix grammar!” nope, writers have been putting pen to paper for thousands of years, and now all of a sudden people don’t want to use their brains anymore!? Apparently this is a groundbreaking statement, but if you didn't write your book, then you're not an author. I'm just saying, if I find out there’s some A.I. nonsense going on, I’m out of here. Bye bye Josh Lanyon! Anyway, I don’t even know why I’ve started talking about all of this. I think I was speaking to how you already know how I'm a Marvel fanboy, but that at least this is out of genuine interest rather than chasing that paper. That’s why my least favorite reviews I’ve written are when I’ve been provided a free copy of the book. I know people are always like, “we want your honest thoughts, there isn’t any pressure!" but come on now… there’s a bit of a social contract there, no? I’m not about to trash a book I’ve gotten a free copy of! I'm a dick, but not that much of a dick. Look, all I’m going to say on the matter is that I’m probably the only guy who’s glad the Goodreads messaging system is gone for good!
“I’m proud to be a Mutant. I think everyone should be. It’s who you are. I have to remember that not everyone is ready to be out.”
Who needs subtext when your readers are comic book fans? But yeah, I’m big into Marvel at the moment (because they’re paying me hehe), and hey, does anybody else find it odd that it’s surprisingly hard to find a good Spider-Man comic? That man and a good story are always running parallel to each other. I was shopping around and I thought Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane looked pretty cute in a romantic, Lois & Clark kind of way, but then I flipped through it and Peter Parker looks busted as hell. I don’t condone bullying, but his ass looks like he was made to be shoved into lockers! In that sense, I've always had a hard time getting into popular characters because their lore is so weighted that I don’t even know where to start. That’s why instead of The X-Men, I’ll be reading Rogue: Savage Land or Jubilee: Deadly Reunion. Rather than Wolverine issue whatever, I’m over here reading Laura Kinney: Wolverine! Like most Marvel shills, I’ve seen Logan, but unlike most... I didn’t like it all that much. “Oooh the movie’s deep and real because Wolverine can say the F-word and is allowed to cut a dude’s head off!” and sure, that is cool, but I hardly think it elevates the material in any real way. Also, Hugh Jackman is a bad actor and they need to recast him because he’s never been as intrinsically linked to the character as Robert Downey Jr. was to Iron Man. Stop dehydrating that old man. I always think it’s funny whenever comic book fans will die on the sword of wanting “mature and adult” superhero comic books rather than just, you know… reading something that’s directed at their age group. Hey, if these things are too childish for you, maybe stop watching children’s movies? Look, people can watch or read whatever they want, I really don’t care, but I’m just saying, it’s not like I read YA lit expecting Nightrunners by Lynn Flewelling. Sorry, if I seem like I’m agitated in regards to this topic, that’s only because I’ve seen one too many think-pieces on shows for babies like Bluey or Steven Universe on Tumblr, and I’m over it. My book club is reading One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest this week, come on over!
Seriously though, my only knowledge of Laura Kinney before this One-Mutant Army story line was her as that evil kid in Logan, so reading this volume was a bit of a trip. Woah, she's pretty chill here. Hey, and that’s a good thing too! Marvel, whether it be the comics or the movies, have always had a challenging time drawing a hard line in the sand on certain social justice issues. Actually, scratch that, Marvel have always had a challenging time drawing any lines on any social justice issue. Ms. Marvel is touted for its representation, but then in the final episode it proves itself as thinly veiled copaganda in the sense that it portrays the cops as protecting the Muslim community against a larger threat. Come on now, that's never happened in the history of history. Or how about Falcon and the Winter Soldier where they have a radical group called the Flag Smashers who are supposed to represent the BLM movement, but then they’re portrayed as evil terrorists!? Yikes, do better Marvel. I do have a point here, and that point is how I liked this comic specifically because of the fact that it has a clear mission statement: “Mutants are being oppressed, so Laura is about to mess up some bigots.” Sure, it’s pretty simple, but just the fact that there’s a real morality here and that we’re not dancing around the tough conversations already has Laura Kinney: Wolverine sitting above the rest. And if nothing else, I think it’s cool how she has little adventures with Daredevil or goes on a road trip with Bucky. Warning, this next segment is a part of the paid promotion: Marvel always has the luxury of putting two characters together on the page and immediately drumming up excitement. Daredevil and Wolverine together? Ooooooh yeah! Batman and Superman next to each other? Eh, I can take it or leave it. So yeah, sorry if I was even more of a hater than usual, I was just trying to counteract any rumors floating around that I’m too much of a fanboy. Besides, maybe I am just jealous that people get paid to sell their souls to Disney or whatever. All in all, Laura Kinney: Wolverine is a wonderful graphic novel that offers its fair share of action, but it absolutely delivers on its soulful message of empathy juxtaposed with righteous retribution.
Woke up to that paper, that paper, I need it / Freshman always in the mirror, I'm conceited.
April 11, 2025
Kicking off what appears to be one of the weaker Laura Kinney runs, volume one lacks proper pacing and a clear narrative direction, ultimately diminishing the experience. It follows Wolverine and a potentially revolving door of familiar faces as she aims to help mutants after the end of Krakoa. Laura is likeable, if a little one note, and whilst there's no real depth to any of what's happening, it's serviceable fun. Definitely one for pre-existing fans over newcomers, it's a bit stale for such an interesting character, but it has enough traction to warrant at least a few more issues.
actual rating: 2.5 stars
actual rating: 2.5 stars
December 4, 2025
Bland X-Men spin-off fare.
Laura Kinney runs around rescuing mutants from those who would exploit them, fighting mutant haters, and battling giant Nazi robots.
Instead of her X-23 code name, she is now going by Wolverine, because Marvel wants all their superhero names to be shared by at least two people at all times. Thus, this secondary Wolverine teams up with the secondary Daredevil, Elektra Natchios. She also teams up with the former secondary Nomad and former secondary Captain America, Bucky Barnes, who at least now has an original code-name, the Revolution, even if it is an extremely silly one.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contains material originally published in single magazine form as Laura Kinney: Wolverine (2024) #1-5.
Contents: #1. All the Places You Will Go / Erica Schultz, author; Giada Belviso, illustrator -- #2. The Devil in Me, Part 1 / Erica Schultz, author; Giada Belviso, illustrator -- #3. The Devil in Me, Part 2 / Erica Schultz, author; Giada Belviso, illustrator -- #4. Brother in Arms, Part 1 / Erica Schultz, author; Giada Belviso, illustrator -- #5. Brother in Arms, Part 2 / Erica Schultz, author; Giada Belviso, illustrator -- [Cover Gallery] / Elena Casagrande with Edgar Delgado, Leirix, J. Scott Campbell with Tanya Lehoux, Jay Anacleto with Romulo Fajardo Jr., Kael Ngu, Ema Lupacchino with Rachelle Rosenberg, Pablo Villalobos, Romy Jones, Ejikure, Mark Brooks, Nabetse Zitro with Jesus Aburtov, Peach Momoko, Jeehyung Lee, Alex Maleev, and E.J. Su, illustrators
Laura Kinney runs around rescuing mutants from those who would exploit them, fighting mutant haters, and battling giant Nazi robots.
Instead of her X-23 code name, she is now going by Wolverine, because Marvel wants all their superhero names to be shared by at least two people at all times. Thus, this secondary Wolverine teams up with the secondary Daredevil, Elektra Natchios. She also teams up with the former secondary Nomad and former secondary Captain America, Bucky Barnes, who at least now has an original code-name, the Revolution, even if it is an extremely silly one.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contains material originally published in single magazine form as Laura Kinney: Wolverine (2024) #1-5.
Contents: #1. All the Places You Will Go / Erica Schultz, author; Giada Belviso, illustrator -- #2. The Devil in Me, Part 1 / Erica Schultz, author; Giada Belviso, illustrator -- #3. The Devil in Me, Part 2 / Erica Schultz, author; Giada Belviso, illustrator -- #4. Brother in Arms, Part 1 / Erica Schultz, author; Giada Belviso, illustrator -- #5. Brother in Arms, Part 2 / Erica Schultz, author; Giada Belviso, illustrator -- [Cover Gallery] / Elena Casagrande with Edgar Delgado, Leirix, J. Scott Campbell with Tanya Lehoux, Jay Anacleto with Romulo Fajardo Jr., Kael Ngu, Ema Lupacchino with Rachelle Rosenberg, Pablo Villalobos, Romy Jones, Ejikure, Mark Brooks, Nabetse Zitro with Jesus Aburtov, Peach Momoko, Jeehyung Lee, Alex Maleev, and E.J. Su, illustrators
April 11, 2026
I know this book is a quick read and it involves Laura kicking butt right the way through, but that is exactly what I want from a Wolverine book. With guest stars like Elektra, this was an easy five stars from me.
Laura has not just inherited her dad's abilities but also his loner nature though she has friends she prefers to go it alone but she is trying.
The first adventure takes Laura to Dubai to rescue a kidnapped mutant. However, she might be surprised by who is doing the kidnapping.
Laura gets a lead on weapons being smuggled into Hell's Kitchen. This brings her onto Daredevil/Elektra's turf and Luke Cage's jurisdiction.
Laura goes on a road trip with the Winter Soldier. Travelling through mutant-hating territory.
A little self-reflection, good stories but lots of action. I enjoyed this book more than most of the Logan/Wolverine books I have read recently. I can't wait for the next one. The book finishes with a variant cover gallery.
Laura has not just inherited her dad's abilities but also his loner nature though she has friends she prefers to go it alone but she is trying.
The first adventure takes Laura to Dubai to rescue a kidnapped mutant. However, she might be surprised by who is doing the kidnapping.
Laura gets a lead on weapons being smuggled into Hell's Kitchen. This brings her onto Daredevil/Elektra's turf and Luke Cage's jurisdiction.
Laura goes on a road trip with the Winter Soldier. Travelling through mutant-hating territory.
A little self-reflection, good stories but lots of action. I enjoyed this book more than most of the Logan/Wolverine books I have read recently. I can't wait for the next one. The book finishes with a variant cover gallery.
April 13, 2025
I’m on the record thinking Erica Schultz sucks at writing coherent storylines, but it’s doubly disappointing that Marvel has let her do it now for two of my favorite characters (Laura Kinney and Elektra — Daredevil).
This series isn’t as offensively awful as Schultz’ first Daredevil mini (see: Daredevil: Woman Without Fear — Bloody Reunion), but it’s definitely not good. It’s aggressively fine. The art is nice and pretty — with the exception of the covers, oddly? — and I love Laura too much to quit it, but god do I wish Schultz would.
This series isn’t as offensively awful as Schultz’ first Daredevil mini (see: Daredevil: Woman Without Fear — Bloody Reunion), but it’s definitely not good. It’s aggressively fine. The art is nice and pretty — with the exception of the covers, oddly? — and I love Laura too much to quit it, but god do I wish Schultz would.
April 8, 2026
Pretty bog-standard Wolverine-ing. I enjoyed, though.
Um, she knows there's an elevator in the building, right?
Um, she knows there's an elevator in the building, right?
April 8, 2026
4.25
X-23 has become one of my favorite characters. Taylor's run brought a lot of character growth. I never loved that there are two characters named Wolverine. I always thought that trend was a bit dumb. But I get that the name Wolverine sells more books. It's fine.
I also refuse to call Winter Soldier the "Revolution." Barf. Only bands that include Prince can get away with that.
But I digress.
I didn't love the initial issues. But it got stronger as things went on. The art is pretty good, too. Some decent exploration of who Lara is. Some good team-ups, too.
X-23 has become one of my favorite characters. Taylor's run brought a lot of character growth. I never loved that there are two characters named Wolverine. I always thought that trend was a bit dumb. But I get that the name Wolverine sells more books. It's fine.
I also refuse to call Winter Soldier the "Revolution." Barf. Only bands that include Prince can get away with that.
But I digress.
I didn't love the initial issues. But it got stronger as things went on. The art is pretty good, too. Some decent exploration of who Lara is. Some good team-ups, too.
July 14, 2025
Laura has proclaimed herself the protector of mutants and asks herself loooots of questions about life, love, death and taxes.
The idea is okay, but Schultz apparently doesn't know how to write a story that's even remotely interesting. I've read several of her series now, and it's always the same thing. There are three subplots in the TPB, and not one of them piqued my interest.
She also has messages to convey, and she bulldozes them in your face, that close to treating the reader like a happy idiot.
Art is quite good but can’t save this wreck.
This series is definitely not for me, and I don't think Erica Schultz's writing is either.
The idea is okay, but Schultz apparently doesn't know how to write a story that's even remotely interesting. I've read several of her series now, and it's always the same thing. There are three subplots in the TPB, and not one of them piqued my interest.
She also has messages to convey, and she bulldozes them in your face, that close to treating the reader like a happy idiot.
Art is quite good but can’t save this wreck.
This series is definitely not for me, and I don't think Erica Schultz's writing is either.
July 15, 2025
1.8 stars
March 24, 2026
Laura definitely has that Wolverine ferocity, but comes off different than Logan, with a younger vibe and less calm. Always a great character.... but I'm missing her "sisters" here...
Highlights:
- Lamenting the loss of Krakoa, Laura visits the Tree in Central Park (ex-X-Men base, now memorial) and finds a note pleading for help rescuing her brother. Off to Dubai she goes, and discovers a seemingly pro-mutant organization known as Refuge. Unfortunately, their leadership is abusing mutant powers and selling them to the highest bidder. That doesn't last long once Laura shows up.... Ivan gets returned home to his sister.
- Wanting to deal with an anti-mutant protest, Laura runs into Daredevil (Elektra) in Hell's Kitchen. Together, they aren't able to stop a mutant called Bomb from going off, but they get most people to safety AND eventually catch the criminal who masterminded it.
- Joining with Bucky, Laura heads into small town America and works with him to help stop a Nazi war criminal who has survived this long. Laura ends up killing Schneider, but knows that is what is called for at times.
Looking forward to seeing what is next for this "one-mutant army".
Recommend.
Highlights:
- Lamenting the loss of Krakoa, Laura visits the Tree in Central Park (ex-X-Men base, now memorial) and finds a note pleading for help rescuing her brother. Off to Dubai she goes, and discovers a seemingly pro-mutant organization known as Refuge. Unfortunately, their leadership is abusing mutant powers and selling them to the highest bidder. That doesn't last long once Laura shows up.... Ivan gets returned home to his sister.
- Wanting to deal with an anti-mutant protest, Laura runs into Daredevil (Elektra) in Hell's Kitchen. Together, they aren't able to stop a mutant called Bomb from going off, but they get most people to safety AND eventually catch the criminal who masterminded it.
- Joining with Bucky, Laura heads into small town America and works with him to help stop a Nazi war criminal who has survived this long. Laura ends up killing Schneider, but knows that is what is called for at times.
Looking forward to seeing what is next for this "one-mutant army".
Recommend.
January 4, 2026
Easily the worst entry in the post-Krakoa X-Men world (so far...). Wolverine (Laura Kinney) tackles some street-level dopes who are hurting mutants, then teams up with Bucky to take down a Nazi scientist foe in the midwest.
What few character moments there are do little to flesh out Wolverine's post-Krakoa emotions, instead just making her generically vengeful and rash. Mostly, One-Mutant Army is composed of dull fight scenes against cookie-cutter bad guys. The team-ups are essentially AI-generated, no heart or drama. Not even the artwork can lift up the book - it's awful.
What few character moments there are do little to flesh out Wolverine's post-Krakoa emotions, instead just making her generically vengeful and rash. Mostly, One-Mutant Army is composed of dull fight scenes against cookie-cutter bad guys. The team-ups are essentially AI-generated, no heart or drama. Not even the artwork can lift up the book - it's awful.
July 24, 2026
I was looking forward to picking up some Laura Kinney, but this is some of the worst writing I’ve experienced in a comic in a while. The second star is solely because the art is great.
January 18, 2026
I have mixed feelings about this book. It has great ideas and awesome protagonists. However, I think the execution and antagonist character development could have been better.
I like the ideas that it tackled. From the bigotry against mutants to the real-life parallels of the atrocities against mutants to the debates over superheroes, this book covered a lot of relevant and good topics. I also like how there was some exploration of Laura's (X-23) struggle with the rage inside of her.
I love the protagonists in this book. Laura/X-23 is a great character and she's among my favorite X-Men. I find her character compelling and I like how Schultz wrote her strengths (great tactics, sense of smell, healing, and fighting skills) and flaws (i.e. impulsiveness). Elektra/Daredevil and Bucky were well portrayed also and I like their bonds with Laura. Elektra's relationship with Laura is semi-antagonistic but also playful. Their conflict was well-written and their interactions were a lot of fun to read. They're a great team too, and I like the arc of their friendship. The banter between Bucky and Laura was a lot of fun too, and they work very well together. They also relate to one another.
Plus, the art and action in this book is great. There is never a dull moment and the designs are solid. I enjoyed the fight scenes and how they were illustrated.
However, there were a lot of pacing issues. This book was very fast. I felt that it could have explored the aforementioned themes with more depth. Instead, the story felt rushed. While I enjoyed how each of the stories within were resolved, I felt that the stories could have been fleshed out more.
The antagonists were unfortunately also bland and underdeveloped. They felt one-dimensional. I disliked them, but I don't think they stood out. They posed quite the challenge to Laura, Elektra, and Bucky, but often lacked depth.
Thus, this story was okay. It had some great protagonists and ideas. Nevertheless, the story was too fast. The antagonists were one-dimensional too.
I like the ideas that it tackled. From the bigotry against mutants to the real-life parallels of the atrocities against mutants to the debates over superheroes, this book covered a lot of relevant and good topics. I also like how there was some exploration of Laura's (X-23) struggle with the rage inside of her.
I love the protagonists in this book. Laura/X-23 is a great character and she's among my favorite X-Men. I find her character compelling and I like how Schultz wrote her strengths (great tactics, sense of smell, healing, and fighting skills) and flaws (i.e. impulsiveness). Elektra/Daredevil and Bucky were well portrayed also and I like their bonds with Laura. Elektra's relationship with Laura is semi-antagonistic but also playful. Their conflict was well-written and their interactions were a lot of fun to read. They're a great team too, and I like the arc of their friendship. The banter between Bucky and Laura was a lot of fun too, and they work very well together. They also relate to one another.
Plus, the art and action in this book is great. There is never a dull moment and the designs are solid. I enjoyed the fight scenes and how they were illustrated.
However, there were a lot of pacing issues. This book was very fast. I felt that it could have explored the aforementioned themes with more depth. Instead, the story felt rushed. While I enjoyed how each of the stories within were resolved, I felt that the stories could have been fleshed out more.
The antagonists were unfortunately also bland and underdeveloped. They felt one-dimensional. I disliked them, but I don't think they stood out. They posed quite the challenge to Laura, Elektra, and Bucky, but often lacked depth.
Thus, this story was okay. It had some great protagonists and ideas. Nevertheless, the story was too fast. The antagonists were one-dimensional too.
August 10, 2025
With Wolverine off in Canada getting attacked by adamantium monsters, Laura moves in to fill his void. From travelling the world to rescue kidnapped mutants, to teaming up with Daredevil to prevent bombings, and heading across country to stab some Nazi scientists, she's ready to be Wolverine once more.
I like a lot of the ideas here, but there's something about the execution that doesn't hit. The first issue sets up the idea of Laura responding to cries for help from mutants in need, only for Daredevil to derail things, and then Bucky to turn up on her doorstep and pull her away again already. It seems a bit silly to set up a mission statement and then have Laura constantly dragged off to do other things instead. There's also the explosion element from the first two-part story that looks like it should be a huge deal, but instead just gets brushed aside like nothing.
The dialogue's usually decent - the banter between Daredevil and Laura is solid, though there are far too many 'Ha ha Bucky's old' jokes in the second two-parter, to the point it gets a bit irritating. The ultimate conclusion of that story was very satisfying however.
Artwise, newcomer (I think?) Giada Belviso handles all five issues. The style's fine, a little sketchy at times, but overall nothing overly hard on the eyes.
I've enjoyed most of Schultz's Marvel work so far, from Hallows' Eve to Daredevil, but this book didn't really hit the way I wanted it to for an opening trade, not on the writing or the art side.
I like a lot of the ideas here, but there's something about the execution that doesn't hit. The first issue sets up the idea of Laura responding to cries for help from mutants in need, only for Daredevil to derail things, and then Bucky to turn up on her doorstep and pull her away again already. It seems a bit silly to set up a mission statement and then have Laura constantly dragged off to do other things instead. There's also the explosion element from the first two-part story that looks like it should be a huge deal, but instead just gets brushed aside like nothing.
The dialogue's usually decent - the banter between Daredevil and Laura is solid, though there are far too many 'Ha ha Bucky's old' jokes in the second two-parter, to the point it gets a bit irritating. The ultimate conclusion of that story was very satisfying however.
Artwise, newcomer (I think?) Giada Belviso handles all five issues. The style's fine, a little sketchy at times, but overall nothing overly hard on the eyes.
I've enjoyed most of Schultz's Marvel work so far, from Hallows' Eve to Daredevil, but this book didn't really hit the way I wanted it to for an opening trade, not on the writing or the art side.
March 27, 2026
As with most of the recent barrage of X-Men solo series, this one is vastly mediocre. (Do X-Men solo series ever work? I mean I guess Wolverine-adjacent ones do sometimes, but not this one.)
The problem is just vast mediocrity. Also, really stagnant storytelling (One issue pretending connections to Nyx, and then two sets of two-issue Marvel Team-Ups, one with Elektra, one with Winter Soldier. Color by numbers: go.)
Also, does Bucky really have a magic morphing metal arm now? If so, that's horrible, if not, that's horrible writing.
Besides the trite plots and the boring action scenes, the real problem here is the characterization. (Or lack therefore.) We get five issues of Laura angsting over helping out mutants. Then a brief foray into "Am I a Killer or not?" that suggests the author hasn't read the last ten years of Laura's stories.
Do I check the next volume out from the library so I can see what's going on with Laura or do I not waste my time because nothing's going to happen in this dull series and no ones going to care afterward?
The problem is just vast mediocrity. Also, really stagnant storytelling (One issue pretending connections to Nyx, and then two sets of two-issue Marvel Team-Ups, one with Elektra, one with Winter Soldier. Color by numbers: go.)
Also, does Bucky really have a magic morphing metal arm now? If so, that's horrible, if not, that's horrible writing.
Besides the trite plots and the boring action scenes, the real problem here is the characterization. (Or lack therefore.) We get five issues of Laura angsting over helping out mutants. Then a brief foray into "Am I a Killer or not?" that suggests the author hasn't read the last ten years of Laura's stories.
Do I check the next volume out from the library so I can see what's going on with Laura or do I not waste my time because nothing's going to happen in this dull series and no ones going to care afterward?
April 21, 2026
Pretty much exactly what you’d expect. A series of loosely held together plots running across 2-3 narrative arcs with Laura at the center. Give she’s “less gruff Wolverine,” she has decent chemistry with Elektra and Bucky, but the stories they find themselves in feel pretty devoid of major stakes (saving a protest crowd from an explosion and then failing without consequence will do that) just sort of makes this run feel devoid of real momentum. I know this is running somewhat adjacent to NYX and Wolverine, but I know it has little connection to the former and I’m curious if it will have any meaningful crossover with the latter.
I’ll say it again. I miss Krakoa. Same issues for the most part, but no tropical backdrop or space for creative landscape design in the world building. And missing Blob serving tropical cocktails? Bah.
I’ll say it again. I miss Krakoa. Same issues for the most part, but no tropical backdrop or space for creative landscape design in the world building. And missing Blob serving tropical cocktails? Bah.
August 9, 2026
I’m on the record thinking Erica Schultz sucks at writing coherent storylines, but it’s doubly disappointing that Marvel has let her do it now for two of my favorite characters (Laura Kinney and Elektra — Daredevil).
This series isn’t as offensively awful as Schultz’ first Daredevil mini (see: Daredevil: Woman Without Fear — Bloody Reunion), but it’s definitely not good. It’s aggressively fine. The art is nice and pretty — with the exception of the covers, oddly? — and I love Laura too much to quit it, but god do I wish Schultz would.
This series isn’t as offensively awful as Schultz’ first Daredevil mini (see: Daredevil: Woman Without Fear — Bloody Reunion), but it’s definitely not good. It’s aggressively fine. The art is nice and pretty — with the exception of the covers, oddly? — and I love Laura too much to quit it, but god do I wish Schultz would.
October 30, 2025
Single issues.
Meh. I hate saying that as I am a huge fan of Wolverine (Laura Kinney). But this doesn't grab me as we dance through a couple of short mini-arcs and Wolverine ponders the big questions but finds no answers. I enjoyed the banter with Daredevil, and I loved the "we aren't stopping in Indiana" page during the Bucky roadtrip. But for everything else, I can read better written (and sometimes better drawn) Wolverine stories in my back issues.
Meh. I hate saying that as I am a huge fan of Wolverine (Laura Kinney). But this doesn't grab me as we dance through a couple of short mini-arcs and Wolverine ponders the big questions but finds no answers. I enjoyed the banter with Daredevil, and I loved the "we aren't stopping in Indiana" page during the Bucky roadtrip. But for everything else, I can read better written (and sometimes better drawn) Wolverine stories in my back issues.
September 5, 2025
A safe, but fun, story that sees Laura falling in to the same tropes we’ve had time and time again. That said, the start was generic (Laura saves a mutant and is mad at the world) but once she’s recruited by Bucky some enjoyable moments happen and this volume sets up a potential team up that might just lead somewhere…
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January 14, 2026I dig the artwork but what's with the character reset for Laura? She acts (and is treated) like a bratty teenager? Also there's lots of swearing, which I truly don't care about, Marvel censors it anyway, but it feels like a strange dialogue choice. Granted I haven't read the main X-Men lines but this characterization of Laura just seems so odd to me.
March 6, 2026
Laura goes 'soul searching' with (of all people) the Winter Soldier?!
Did Krakoa storylines burn out all the writers brains?
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Bonus: Only fact that's interesting out of this book is that because of a mix-up by "The Five", Laura has a full adamantium skeleton when resurrected...just like Logan.
Did Krakoa storylines burn out all the writers brains?
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Bonus: Only fact that's interesting out of this book is that because of a mix-up by "The Five", Laura has a full adamantium skeleton when resurrected...just like Logan.
July 30, 2026
I think the writer has very clear messages she's trying to portray however it is very much in your face. The book is split into two very distinctive arcs; one is more with Laura's motives and one looks to be setting up for something bigger which is hard to do well in 5 issues so there was a slight issue with pacing and development of supporting characters.
July 14, 2026
I found this to be a good story. Wolverine works with Daredevil in New York, they make an awesome team. In the second story she works with Bucky Barnes in a small town in Iowa rooting out an evil plan to force normal humans to become mutants. Both were riveting stories.
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July 20, 2025
Just a really first thought take on Laura’s character, with everyone in boob tubes and fishnets sigh
August 16, 2025
3,5 - 2025
October 15, 2025
This wasn't very good. Laura didn't seem to be in character and the artwork was pretty shoddy throughout.
October 25, 2025
Such a good run, I love seeing my wife Laura handled correctly. Keeping up with her stuff in single issues of course
October 28, 2025
Exactly what I wanted from a Wolverine book. A lot of slicing and dicing
June 7, 2026
I enjoyed this. Great art, vivid colours, short tales, plenty of character work. With all the other X-titles I’m reading, this one was one of the more fun ones to read.
June 16, 2026
3.5
As an arc, this is a little unfocused and directionless but the stories you do get across these five issues [and the.chatacters that snikt on by] are entertaining and character developing.
As an arc, this is a little unfocused and directionless but the stories you do get across these five issues [and the.chatacters that snikt on by] are entertaining and character developing.
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