This feels like when I first read X-Men #138 and learned so much of what had come before. That issue added resonance to the death of Jean Grey, which I had just read the month before, but I didn't have much of a connection to her.
I feel like I know Wolverine, but this is adding a depth and context that I haven't see before. While I know other artists and writers have given takes on his backstory, it's so great to see this coming from JB, who defined the character for me between the X-Men run and the solo run as well.
I like that this is how Logan was introduced to Japan. A lot of GIs (my dad included) came back fascinated with Japan and it's cool that Logan was one of them.
BTW, since she's been mentioned, neither of those children is actually meant to be Mariko. That's a time frame that would not have worked even in the Seventies. Now, since Logan in ELSEWHEN time would have met her in the 21st Century. . .
Today's page is glorious. The Invaders! Man oh man, I love the Invaders. I love them even more when you add to their ranks John Smith, Werewolf of the Commonwealth.
I never knew that Hitler was killed in the Marvel Universe by the Human Torch. You learn somethin' new every day!
Speaking of the Torch, JB does my favorite rendering of him--of any variation of the character, whether it's Jim Hammond, Toro, or Johnny Storm. It's the flames.
I never knew that Hitler was killed in the Marvel Universe by the Human Torch. You learn somethin' new every day!
••
It's one of the stranger moments, with Hitler, going up in flames, calling out to that associate in the background, telling him not to let the world know this was how he died. That he should say Hitler committed suicide.
I wonder how many people would have that much presence of mind while on fire?
I also wonder why Adolf would have thought the Torch himself would not have reported the action!