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Wolverine (2024)
Wolverine, Vol. 2: Call of the Adamantine
A heavy-metal showdown for everybody's favorite X-Man! Get ready for a clash of the adamantium titans featuring two Wolverines (and one Nightcrawler) vs. Constrictor, Cyber and Deathstrike! Logan's deadly enemies have been united by a mysterious power - and if he can't beat them, will he be fated to join them? The golden metal may mean death for Wolverine, but is it also the world's salvation? The Wendigo is pulled into a deadly trap as a specter from Wolverine's past emerges, and shocking events send Logan on a new quest. First stop brings him back to the Howlett Estate, but he ain't alone! Harpoon and Vertigo have designs on Wolverine, and they're not the only ones! Collecting WOLVERINE (2024) #6-10.
192 pages, Paperback
Published October 28, 2025
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About the author
Saladin Ahmed
446 books1,771 followersSaladin Ahmed was born in Detroit and raised in a working-class, Arab American enclave in Dearborn, MI.
His short stories have been nominated for the Nebula and Campbell awards, and have appeared in Year's Best Fantasy and numerous other magazines, anthologies, and podcasts, as well as being translated into five foreign languages. He is represented by Jennifer Jackson of the Donald Maass Literary Agency. THRONE OF THE CRESCENT MOON is his first novel.
Saladin lives near Detroit with his wife and twin children.
His short stories have been nominated for the Nebula and Campbell awards, and have appeared in Year's Best Fantasy and numerous other magazines, anthologies, and podcasts, as well as being translated into five foreign languages. He is represented by Jennifer Jackson of the Donald Maass Literary Agency. THRONE OF THE CRESCENT MOON is his first novel.
Saladin lives near Detroit with his wife and twin children.
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February 2, 2026
Pretty disappointing stuff. Takes a wild left turn about halfway through as if editorial realized that the storyline just wasn't working.
September 25, 2025
3.3 stars
I’m finding the Adamantine storyline intriguing; interested to see it unfold. The storyline that harkens back to ‘Origin’ (I don’t want to be any more specific for fear of spoilers) I’m not as interested in. The artwork was pretty darned good throughout this volume, by all artists involved.
I’m finding the Adamantine storyline intriguing; interested to see it unfold. The storyline that harkens back to ‘Origin’ (I don’t want to be any more specific for fear of spoilers) I’m not as interested in. The artwork was pretty darned good throughout this volume, by all artists involved.
February 6, 2026
I wanted to give this book 3.5 stars. At best I can just call the book okay, so I had to round it down. This is a better book then the last one. It contains the second part of the Adamantine arc, a side quest to end the Wendigo arc, and finally a story about old wounds reopening.
The Adamantine has it's soldiers/slaves/zombies however now it has chosen a champion. Can Wolverine, with a little family help, stop it, especially as he barely beat this person without the Adamantine enhancement?
Wolverine wakes up in a strange building (this happens a lot to him). Where and what is happening to Wendigo? Can Wolverine save them both in time?
An old letter has opened old wounds, and even though Wolverine knows it is a trap he is emotionally charged and will jump in head first, but when pushed too far it is usually bad news for anyone pushing Wolverine.
I really want to like Saladin Ahmed's work. I see what he is trying to do by showing the more personal side of the heroes he writes, but I think it is too much and takes away from what made me a fan of the characters. It is pretty similar to his Daredevil run, though it do think he write Wolverine slightly better. The book finishes with a variant cover gallery.
The Adamantine has it's soldiers/slaves/zombies however now it has chosen a champion. Can Wolverine, with a little family help, stop it, especially as he barely beat this person without the Adamantine enhancement?
Wolverine wakes up in a strange building (this happens a lot to him). Where and what is happening to Wendigo? Can Wolverine save them both in time?
An old letter has opened old wounds, and even though Wolverine knows it is a trap he is emotionally charged and will jump in head first, but when pushed too far it is usually bad news for anyone pushing Wolverine.
I really want to like Saladin Ahmed's work. I see what he is trying to do by showing the more personal side of the heroes he writes, but I think it is too much and takes away from what made me a fan of the characters. It is pretty similar to his Daredevil run, though it do think he write Wolverine slightly better. The book finishes with a variant cover gallery.
September 24, 2025
3.25
Super uneven title. Glad the adamantine story is over. (At least I hope it is.) Terrible.
But the latter issues inner trade got a good deal better.
Super uneven title. Glad the adamantine story is over. (At least I hope it is.) Terrible.
But the latter issues inner trade got a good deal better.
August 30, 2025
The Adamantine Calls
This volume was actually not too bad. It’s not classic Wolverine storytelling in the vein of Claremont or Hama, but it does dig into some of the deeper psychological terrain that longtime fans—especially those of us who track Logan’s mythic arc—can appreciate. Saladin Ahmed doesn’t reinvent the wheel here, but he does tune it to a frequency that resonates with Logan’s internal dissonance.
The plot kicks off with Logan pulled back to the Canadian North, where the Wendigo myth is reawakened and twisted into something more personal. There’s a war on two fronts: one external, with a coalition of old foes like Constrictor, Cyber, and Deathstrike, and one internal, where Logan’s psyche is fractured by illusions and guilt. The illusions themselves—while visually compelling—felt undercooked in terms of payoff. They’re meant to destabilize Logan, but the resolution lacks emotional weight. It’s like the narrative sets up a hall of mirrors and then forgets to break them.
Where the volume shines is in its characterization of Logan. Ahmed leans into the haunted aspects of Wolverine’s identity, especially his unresolved guilt around his mother and the legacy of the Howlett name. There’s a moment when Logan returns to the Howlett Estate, and it’s not just a setting—it’s a symbol. The ghosts aren’t just metaphorical; they’re narrative catalysts. This is the kind of psychological excavation that gives the volume its emotional spine.
Sabretooth’s return was a surprise, especially considering the arc that wrapped up before Ahmed took over. Thankfully, it’s not dragged out. Sabretooth’s presence here feels more like a punctuation mark than a paragraph—brief, brutal, and then gone. Honestly, that’s a relief. The Wolverine/Sabretooth dynamic has been overplayed in recent years, and this volume wisely avoids rehashing the same primal clash for the hundredth time.
The supporting cast—Nightcrawler, Harpoon, Vertigo—adds texture without stealing focus. There’s a heavy-metal energy to the action sequences, especially when the adamantium titans collide. But beneath the clang and fury, there’s a quieter story about identity, legacy, and the cost of survival. Ahmed doesn’t always stick the landing, but he’s asking the right questions.
Online reviewers have been lukewarm, and I get it. The pacing’s uneven, and some of the plot threads feel like setup for future arcs rather than fully realized beats. But for me, this volume was entertaining. It gave Logan room to breathe, bleed, and brood. It didn’t try to be definitive—it just tried to be honest. And in a landscape of overextended crossovers and editorial noise, that’s worth something.
This volume was actually not too bad. It’s not classic Wolverine storytelling in the vein of Claremont or Hama, but it does dig into some of the deeper psychological terrain that longtime fans—especially those of us who track Logan’s mythic arc—can appreciate. Saladin Ahmed doesn’t reinvent the wheel here, but he does tune it to a frequency that resonates with Logan’s internal dissonance.
The plot kicks off with Logan pulled back to the Canadian North, where the Wendigo myth is reawakened and twisted into something more personal. There’s a war on two fronts: one external, with a coalition of old foes like Constrictor, Cyber, and Deathstrike, and one internal, where Logan’s psyche is fractured by illusions and guilt. The illusions themselves—while visually compelling—felt undercooked in terms of payoff. They’re meant to destabilize Logan, but the resolution lacks emotional weight. It’s like the narrative sets up a hall of mirrors and then forgets to break them.
Where the volume shines is in its characterization of Logan. Ahmed leans into the haunted aspects of Wolverine’s identity, especially his unresolved guilt around his mother and the legacy of the Howlett name. There’s a moment when Logan returns to the Howlett Estate, and it’s not just a setting—it’s a symbol. The ghosts aren’t just metaphorical; they’re narrative catalysts. This is the kind of psychological excavation that gives the volume its emotional spine.
Sabretooth’s return was a surprise, especially considering the arc that wrapped up before Ahmed took over. Thankfully, it’s not dragged out. Sabretooth’s presence here feels more like a punctuation mark than a paragraph—brief, brutal, and then gone. Honestly, that’s a relief. The Wolverine/Sabretooth dynamic has been overplayed in recent years, and this volume wisely avoids rehashing the same primal clash for the hundredth time.
The supporting cast—Nightcrawler, Harpoon, Vertigo—adds texture without stealing focus. There’s a heavy-metal energy to the action sequences, especially when the adamantium titans collide. But beneath the clang and fury, there’s a quieter story about identity, legacy, and the cost of survival. Ahmed doesn’t always stick the landing, but he’s asking the right questions.
Online reviewers have been lukewarm, and I get it. The pacing’s uneven, and some of the plot threads feel like setup for future arcs rather than fully realized beats. But for me, this volume was entertaining. It gave Logan room to breathe, bleed, and brood. It didn’t try to be definitive—it just tried to be honest. And in a landscape of overextended crossovers and editorial noise, that’s worth something.
February 8, 2026
Saladin Ahmed, Martín Cóccolo, and Javier Pina continue to add to the mythology of the man called Logan with Wolverine: Call of the Adamantine. An ancient entity has been calling out to those who possess the unbreakable metal adamantium. Having enthralled Cyber, Lady Deathstrike, and the Constrictor, this being - dubbed the Adamantine - now sets its sights on Wolverine. Luckily, the gruff mutant is aided by his clone daughter Laura; this familial ally is needed when the villain Romulus is revealed as the Adamantine’s host. After a claws-out skirmish, the golden entity takes its own form before departing with an ominous promise to meet Wolverine again. The second half of the volume sees Logan called back to his ancestral home. Apparently his mother Elizabeth has been alive all these years, but is being held by Sabretooth at the Howlett estate. Knowing that neither of the aforementioned people in his life can be alive, Wolverine enters into a violent brawl with a classic X-Men villain playing mind games. The book concludes with a trip down memory lane, courtesy of the gaming assassin Arcade. Saladin Ahmed works with what he has, as the title was being prepared for a three-month hiatus. As such, the rushed nature of the main plot is easily explained as editorial mandate. The rest however feels like filler, treading water until the alternate universe story kicked in by the end of the volume. The art is handled by two different stylists, which feels strange for each segment. The bloody confrontation with the Adamantine crew and Arcade is handled by the cartoony and energetic pencils of Martín Cóccolo, which clashes with the somber tones of the tales. The second half that encompasses Mastermind is turned in by Javier Pina, who does well with the exaggerated facial features and action sequences, but tends to overlook his gritty background setting. Wolverine: Call of the Adamantine does a lot of hollering that instead falls on deaf ears.
October 28, 2025
The Adamantine story comes to a close (for now), bringing back a villain I didn't think anyone was going to use again. Though given his showing here, I doubt he'll be at the top of anyone's list again for a while. I did like the Laura team-up aspect though, it's always nice to see her and Logan together.
The second half of the trade is more interesting however. Wolvie gets called back to his original home at the behest of his long-dead mother, only to run into old foes like Harpoon, Vertigo, and the recently deceased Sabretooth. The twist here felt well done, as I didn't see it coming, and it hits quite hard for Wolverine, which is difficult to do given how much history the guy already has.
The art's pretty consistent. Martin Coccolo handles the first few issues, though you can tell he's running out of time by his last issue as things start to get choppy. Javier Pina steps in for a bit, and then Coccolo returns to form for the final few issues.
This run's been a nice surprise so far. Percy's was going to be a hard act to follow, but Ahmed's still making me care about Wolverine solo stories, which is a mean feat, so hat's off to him.
The second half of the trade is more interesting however. Wolvie gets called back to his original home at the behest of his long-dead mother, only to run into old foes like Harpoon, Vertigo, and the recently deceased Sabretooth. The twist here felt well done, as I didn't see it coming, and it hits quite hard for Wolverine, which is difficult to do given how much history the guy already has.
The art's pretty consistent. Martin Coccolo handles the first few issues, though you can tell he's running out of time by his last issue as things start to get choppy. Javier Pina steps in for a bit, and then Coccolo returns to form for the final few issues.
This run's been a nice surprise so far. Percy's was going to be a hard act to follow, but Ahmed's still making me care about Wolverine solo stories, which is a mean feat, so hat's off to him.
January 14, 2026
A mix of a few stories to sideline the main "new" adamantine world metal story. I like the main story about adamantine trying to reclaim or restore the real metal, that is interesting. We get a conclusion to the wendigo story that vol.1 started, which was nice. Then we get story that ties into Origin and Wolverines past, with his mother. It is a good story with a few battles and wolverine cutting up a few bad guys, so thats what we usually get with a wolverine tale. I hope vol.3 gets back on track with the main story. Oh and the mini story from DWJ was cool but so short. Art is good, above average I would say.
January 18, 2026
Yes i'm giving this a full mark! I enjoyed it a lot! More than i should! Gorgeous artwork especially from Javier Pina on issue #9 & #10. Storywise is fun & action-packed! What more can you ask from a Wolverine comics? Can't believe this book gets 3.2 ratings on here. Wow, Goodreads people really hate fun comics, huh? People hating both on Saladin Ahmed's series Wolverine & Daredevil is unbelievable! I love on what he is doing with both of the series.
It's nothing mind-blowing story but this is a thick book of Wolverine full in action, if you are here for that! You won't get disappointed.
Rating : 10/10
It's nothing mind-blowing story but this is a thick book of Wolverine full in action, if you are here for that! You won't get disappointed.
Rating : 10/10
February 6, 2026
The Adamantine was just blah, glad it was ended so quickly. The Arcade issue was ok but glad it ended the odd Wendigo sidekick thing. The ending issues with his mom were fantastic though! Definitely the best of this collected volume.
November 1, 2025
Not satisfied with writing the worst Daredevil run in my lifetime, Saladin Ahmed looks top that with his Wolverine run. What a half arsed mess.
December 11, 2025
Don't worry Logan, your writers never know when to call quits on your past either
January 11, 2026
This was better than I expected.
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