The last time Marvel sent out a PR blast about the covers to “the Death of Wolverine,” it was because they had invented new terminology for what a special edition #1 cover could be. Today, with the supposed death right around the cover, Marvel has released the final three covers to its weekly series — and while they’re not Weapon Etched, they’re certainly interesting.
Illustrated by Steve McNiven, who is doing the internal art as well, the four-issue series is supposed to follow his final day on Earth as he makes his last stand (according to the press release). The covers, though, seem to imply a good deal of world traveling might be in order for him; the second cover, for example, seems to call back to Wolverine’s day in Madripoor as Patch. While I’ve not read the series, I would imagine that a book like this — one where the main event is supposed to take place in another series by another writer — would largely rely on flashbacks.
Regardless, the covers are very nice, especially if you’re a fan of Steve McNiven’s work and collaboration with inker Jay Leisten and colorist Justin Ponsor. And the last one features a naked Wolverine, so that’s nice as well.
Take a look at the covers:
For the full press release from Marvel, please see below.
Marvel Press Release
The whole world is talking about it, and today Marvel is proud to officially unveil the final three main covers to DEATH OF WOLVERINE! Superstar artist Steve McNiven teams with inker Jay Leisten and colorist Justin Ponsor for three epic covers depicting the last days and the final end of the iconic X-Man.
Written by chart-topping writer Charles Soule with interior art by McNiven, Leisten and Ponsor – this weekly four-issue limited series chronicles the last day of the Wolverine as he makes his final stand. Left without his healing factor, the indestructible killing machine must come to terms with his newfound vulnerability. And when word gets out of his newfound mortality, villains from Logan’s past and present set their sights on his head.
Shipping weekly in September, each issue of Death of Wolverine is oversized and features stunning Weapon Etched Holo Foil cover treatment. Exclusively crafted for this series, each foil-wrapped issue of Death of Wolverine is poised to leap off comic shop shelves come September!
As mainstream media buzz continues to grow around this highly anticipated series, retailers are strongly encouraged to check their orders. Time is running out for the Wolverine. No fan can afford to miss the spectacular end of the world’s most famous X-Man when DEATH OF WOLVERINE kicks off in this September!
DEATH OF WOLVERINE #2
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
On-Sale – 09/10/2014
DEATH OF WOLVERINE #3
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
On-Sale – 09/17/2014
DEATH OF WOLVERINE #4
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
On-Sale – 09/24/2014
