2024 is shaping up to be the year of Deadpool & WolverineOpens in a new tab, not just on the big screen, but also in the pages of Marvel Comics. The publisher has announced The Weapon X-Traction SagaOpens in a new tab, an event story starring Logan and Wade Wilson that will run through several titles this summer. Instead of appearing in its own series, this storyline will be a backup feature, at no extra cost, through eight ongoing Marvel titles. Weapon X-Traction Saga is written by Ryan North (Fantastic Four) and illustrated by Avengers artist Javier Garrón. You can read the official synopsis below:
Weapon X-Traction kicks off when a weary Wolverine runs into a clingy Deadpool at a favorite watering hole. From this humble beginning, they embark on an epic journey of non-friendshipOpens in a new tab that will carry them across the Multiverse, battling zombies and gun-wielding librarians and—of course—one another!
The first issue for this storyline is Incredible Hulk #14, hitting in July. Fitting, as that’s the same month Wolverine & Deadpool arrives in theaters. It’s also fitting that this storyline kicks off in an issue of the Incredible Hulk series in particular. In July 1974, Wolverine made his debut in Incredible Hulk #181. So his starting a saga this big where he got his start fifty years ago just feels right. Marvel has yet to reveal which other titles this storyline will unfold in. Additionally, a release from Marvel shares that “Fans will also find that each issue containing an installment of the saga will have a special WEAPON X-TRACTION VARIANT COVER” that celebrates Deadpool & Wolverine. Cute.
Although the character of Deadpool hit the scene almost two decades after Wolverine, the pair of frenemies have long been synonymous with one anotherOpens in a new tab. Mainly thanks to their similar powers via the Weapon X program, and their not-so-similar demeanors. Lest we forget, Ryan Reynolds’ version of the Merc with the Mouth actually first appeared in live-action in a Wolverine movie. Although, we do think Reynolds would like us to forget that actually.
The first chapter of The Weapon X-Traction Saga arrives this July. You can check out the full line-up below.
On Sale 7/17
INCREDIBLE HULK #14Opens in a new tab Deadpool & Wolverine Weapon X-Traction Teaser Variant Cover by Javier GarrónOpens in a new tabOn Sale 7/24
CAPTAIN AMERICA #11Opens in a new tab Deadpool & Wolverine Weapon X-Traction Variant Cover by Steve McNivenOpens in a new tab
FANTASTIC FOUR #22Opens in a new tab Deadpool & Wolverine Weapon X-Traction Variant Cover by Steve McNivenOn Sale 7/31
SPIDER-GWEN: THE GHOST-SPIDER #3Opens in a new tab Deadpool & Wolverine Weapon X-Traction Variant Cover by Ryan StegmanOpens in a new tab
IMMORTAL THOR #13Opens in a new tab Deadpool & Wolverine Weapon X-Traction Variant Cover by Jorge MolinaOpens in a new tabOn Sale 8/7
AVENGERS #17 Deadpool & Wolverine Weapon X-Traction Variant Cover by CafuOpens in a new tab
THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MEN #6 Deadpool & Wolverine Weapon X-Traction Variant Cover by Declan ShalveyOpens in a new tabOn Sale 8/14
X-MEN #2 Deadpool & Wolverine Weapon X-Traction Variant by David NakayamaOpens in a new tab
Originally published on February 23, 2024.
