Wolverine Annual (2019) is a one-shot issue that is part of the "Acts of Evil" storyline and explores a tragic chapter from Wolverine's long history. The story, written by Jody Houser and illustrated by Geraldo Borges, is split between the past and present, with Logan confronting a former lover in the modern day while facing the evil sorceress Morgan Le Fey in a flashback.
Plot summary
The past: In 1938 Hollywood, a young Logan falls for an aspiring actress named Celia Stroud. He discovers that she has been lured into a cult led by Morgan Le Fey. The sorceress planned to use Celia as bait to drain Logan of his powers. Logan manages to defeat Le Fey but ends up inadvertently hurting Celia, which ends their relationship.
The present: An elderly Logan, fresh off a fight helping Spider-Man, visits an aged Celia in a nursing home to apologize. However, Celia reveals she willingly betrayed him for the promise of power from Le Fey and is enraged she never got what she wanted. She admits she sold him out and asks Logan to kill her, which he refuses.
The tragedy: The story concludes with Logan walking away, forced to reckon with the selfish and greedy nature of his former lover. It serves as a reminder of the many tragic aspects of his long life.
Wolverine Annual (2019) is a one-shot issue that is part of the "Acts of Evil" storyline and explores a tragic chapter from Wolverine's long history. The story, written by Jody Houser and illustrated by Geraldo Borges, is split between the past and present, with Logan confronting a former lover in the modern day while facing the evil sorceress Morgan Le Fey in a flashback.
Plot summary
The past: In 1938 Hollywood, a young Logan falls for an aspiring actress named Celia Stroud. He discovers that she has been lured into a cult led by Morgan Le Fey. The sorceress planned to use Celia as bait to drain Logan of his powers. Logan manages to defeat Le Fey but ends up inadvertently hurting Celia, which ends their relationship.
The present: An elderly Logan, fresh off a fight helping Spider-Man, visits an aged Celia in a nursing home to apologize. However, Celia reveals she willingly betrayed him for the promise of power from Le Fey and is enraged she never got what she wanted. She admits she sold him out and asks Logan to kill her, which he refuses.
The tragedy: The story concludes with Logan walking away, forced to reckon with the selfish and greedy nature of his former lover. It serves as a reminder of the many tragic aspects of his long life.
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