One of the benefits of a shared creative universe is that opportunities arise for team-ups and crossovers that don’t seem especially natural, but feel fun and odd. “Weapons of Mutant Destruction,” launching next week, is one of those crossovers. While the Hulk and Wolverine have long connected in a variety of ways, Amadeus Cho’s “Totally Awesome Hulk” and the various non-616 Logan adamantium bearers of “Weapon X” have had limited, if any interaction, and so the pairing feels both familiar and fresh. Plus, put Greg Pak and Mahmud Asrar on just about anything, and I’m game. We are thrilled to share an exclusive first look at the “Alpha” issue that launches the crossover, which drops on June 21.
Written by Greg PakCover by Skan
Illustrated by Mahmud Asrar
Colored by Nolan Woodard
Lettered by VC’s Joe CaramangaTHE WEAPON X PROGRAM IS BACK! For years, the Weapon X Program has engineered the deadliest mutant killers on planet Earth, until they mysteriously vanished. Now, the Weapon X program is back, and it’s deadlier than ever, and it isn’t to use mutants for their lethal ends. Under the leadership of its mysterious new director, Weapon X has a new mission – ERADICATE ALL MUTANTS! And they’re starting their hunt with the most dangerous group of mutants on planet Earth – Old Man Logan, Sabretooth, Domino, Lady Deathstrike, Warpath and… the Hulk?! But with an army of genetic cyborgs at their disposal, this may just be the beginning…
Thanks to Marvel for the preview, and make sure to pick up the book next week!
