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Wolverine: Paradise #1 feels a bit like a throwback to Marvel Comics Presents

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Wolverine: Paradise #1

ESCAPE…INTO DANGER! LOGAN steps from the X-MEN…but awaiting under the glitz and glamour of MIAMI is a simmering criminal underworld, and a crucible that will bring out the warrior, the mutant–the Wolverine! Writer-Artist DAN PANOSIAN takes the reins of Wolverine, steering him into an all-new, can’t miss, auteur-driven adventure, where “paradise” ain’t exactly what you’d expect. Wolverine: Paradise #1 is an entertaining start that feels a little retro in a way like it’d fit in classic Marvel Comics Presents or the first ongoing volume of Wolverine.

Dan Panosian handles the writing and the art for Wolverine: Paradise #1 and the first issue is overall ok. Wolverine decides to take a break and head to Miami where of course trouble is going to be found. In this case, it has something to do with the mob and Dazzler. But, Panosian throws in a little something else with a mysterious character who’s following Logan on his trip.

The issue is one where you generally need to suspend disbelief a few times to enjoy it. There’s a mysterious person who knows Logan but Logan doesn’t know. It’s odd the Wolverine to just walk away from that. Then, there’s the random meeting with Dazzler and in such a large city, it’s just a little too odd for them to meet, especially when Dazzler could use Wolverine’s help (why didn’t she call anyone?). But, just go with the flow as the story, so far, feels like one of the stories you’d find in an arc of Marvel Comics Presents or in-between major arcs of Wolverine. Entertaining but not earthshattering.

Panosian brings his distinctive style to the comic which feels like a bit of a 70s vibe. Wolverine feels like he’d do well in a brawl while most characters feel like caricatures in a way. But, that’s part of the point. The action overall is good and there’s some small details that add some humor and fun to the comic. Overall, the art style gives the comic a sort of rough feel visually that makes it have a tone that feels more like the action B-movies of the 70s.

Wolverine: Paradise #1 is a fun issue you can just pick up and enjoy. It doesn’t feel like the miniseries is going to deliver anything that’ll really shake things up or deliver anything super new and different. Instead, it feels like it’s a simple, entertaining story of Wolverine beating the crap out of gangsters. And, there’s times that’s all you need out of a comic.

Story: Dan Panosian Art: Dan Panosian
Color: Dan Panosian Letters: Cory Petit
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.25 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

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Preview: Fire and Ice: Darkwolf #4

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Fire and Ice: Darkwolf #4

Writer: Dan Panosian
Artist: Andrey Lunatik
Covers: Dan Panosian (A), Riccardo Latina (B), Joe Jusko (C), Stuart Sayger (D), Cary Nord (E)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Action / Adventure | $4.99 | Teen+

The hunt is over. The twins have been taken. Satara is in chains. The Eyes of Mitra await. Kraft’s forces believe the legendary Darkwolf is dead – buried beneath a shattered temple and consumed by fire and stone. They are wrong. Wounded, enraged, and stripped of every illusion, Darkwolf begins a relentless march through the Fire Priest’s territory. One by one, hunters become victims. Soldiers vanish. Patrols are slaughtered. Fear spreads through the ranks. For the first time, the servants of Vvyndral discover what it means to be hunted. As the road to the Eyes of Mitra runs red with blood, Kraft realizes a terrible truth: The monster they feared was never the Black Claw.

Comic book cover featuring 'Fire and Ice: Darkwolf' with a muscular warrior wielding an axe on a horse, surrounded by a dark forest. A bloodied hand reaches out in the foreground.
Comic book cover featuring the character Darkwolf, showcasing a muscular figure with long hair, wearing a furry costume and holding a skull, set against a dramatic rocky landscape.
Cover of the comic book 'Darkwolf #04' featuring two muscular warriors in a dynamic battle scene, one wielding an axe and the other engaging in a close confrontation, with a dramatic red background.
Cover art for 'Fire and Ice: Darkwolf' featuring a muscular warrior holding a large axe, set against a pink gradient background with a moonscape.
Cover art for the comic 'Fire and Ice: Darkwolf' featuring a muscular warrior with weapons in a snowy forest, surrounded by characters wielding spears.
A comic book page featuring a group of armored warriors with masks and furs, standing in a rocky environment. The scene includes dialogue bubbles discussing a buried warrior and potential dangers, with a focus on themes of courage and deception.
A dramatic comic book scene depicting a group of warriors in battle, with one warrior prominently featured as he fights back against overwhelming odds, highlighted through dialogue about his wounded state and loneliness.
A dramatic comic book scene showing a high priest surrounded by ominous figures, with a mix of tension and fear in the atmosphere. The high priest is interacting with a hooded figure, while in the background, chaotic and dark elements, including skulls and chains, enhance the fantasy theme.
A dark fantasy comic panel featuring a fearsome demon with large horns and sharp teeth, speaking with a muscular warrior adorned with armor and jewelry. In the background, a hooded figure with a staff observes the scene. The atmosphere is intense, with a burning landscape that adds to the ominous feeling.
A dark comic book panel depicting a devastated landscape, with burning ruins and debris scattered across the ground. The central figure, in the foreground, shows a muscular warrior holding a weapon, while other figures are seen in various distressed poses, highlighting themes of death and suffering.

Preview: Wolverine: Paradise #1

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Wolverine: Paradise #1

(W) Dan Panosian (A) Dan Panosian

ESCAPE… INTO DANGER!

LOGAN steps away from the X-MEN… but awaiting under the glitz and glamour of MIAMI is a simmering criminal underworld and a crucible that will bring out the warrior, the mutant, the Wolverine! Writer-artist DAN PANOSIAN takes the reins of Wolverine, steering him into an all-new, can’t-miss, auteur-driven adventure, where “paradise” ain’t exactly what you’d expect. Along with guest star DAZZLER, the heat is on and will only cook hotter from here on out, so don’t miss the launch of this all-new series!

Comic book cover featuring Wolverine, wearing sunglasses and a sleeveless shirt, sitting on a motorcycle with palm trees in the background. The title 'Wolverine Paradise' is prominently displayed at the top.
Comic book cover featuring Wolverine, depicted with a rugged look and sunglasses, set against a yellow background. The title 'Wolverine Paradise' is prominently displayed, along with the name of the writer and artist, Dan Panosian. The cover includes credits for various contributors and mentions Wolverine's violent past.
A comic panel set in Miami Beach featuring several characters interacting. One character is handing another a cone of ice cream, while others engage in conversation. Palm trees and beachgoers are visible in the background.
Comic panel featuring a character with wild hair and sunglasses engaged in a fight, showcasing various action sounds like 'SWOOSH', 'THUPP', and 'KRAKK'.
A comic book page featuring two men talking near an ice cream cart, with one wearing a striped shirt and cap and the other in a sleeveless shirt. A woman with blonde hair is in the conversation, while balloons float in the background along with palm trees.

Preview: The Dirt Beneath the Devil #3

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The Dirt Beneath the Devil #3

(W) Dan Panosian (A) David Ferracci

The frontier erupts into violence when June and the remaining heirs find themselves pursued by a band of Native riders whose intentions remain shrouded in mystery. As fear and paranoia consume the group, long-buried secrets come to light and deadly accusations turn friend against friend. But the truth behind William Buckley’s legacy may be far stranger and far more terrifying than anyone imagined.

Comic book cover featuring a woman in Victorian attire riding a fierce black horse with visible teeth, against a reddish background. The title 'The Dirt Beneath The Devil' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
Cover art for 'The Dirt Beneath the Devil' comic, featuring a stylized skull with a horse silhouette against a colorful, cosmic background.
A dramatic comic panel showing a distressed woman shouting 'Noooooo!' while standing over a body. Another character in period clothing holds a gun, sharing a tense exchange about a shooting incident. The background features a rocky, desert-like landscape with cacti.
A comic book page depicting a rocky landscape at night with a group of mounted figures on a hill. The sky is filled with stars and clouds, and the title 'SAVAGE LAND' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
A comic page depicting two riders on horseback in a twilight setting. One rider, wearing a hat, is instructing another to ride hard and fast for safety. There is tension as they are urged to move quickly to avoid danger, while a third character looks anxious.
A comic panel showing a group of riders on horseback, moving through a snowy landscape at night. The top panel features a man and women riding together, while the bottom panels depict a more intense scene with a figure in traditional attire. Dialogue about longing for home is included.

Preview: Fire and Ice: Darkwolf #3

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Fire and Ice: Darkwolf #3

Writer: Dan Panosian
Artist: Andrey Lunatik
Covers: Dan Panosian (A), Stjepan Sejic (B), Joe Jusko (C), Stuart Sayger (D), Cary Nord (E)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen+

The forces of evil are closing in with precision, and Darkwolf is running out of pathways to safety. Outnumbered and overmatched, the hero meets his limits as the shadow of darkness blanket all. This savage epic takes a dark turn courtesy of Dan “Urban Barbarian” and Andrey “Suburban Barbarian” Lunatik.

Fire and Ice: Darkwolf #3

Preview: The Dirt Beneath the Devil #2

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The Dirt Beneath the Devil #2

(W) Dan Panosian (A) David Ferracci

As June Buckley’s journey across the Kansas frontier continues, a gruesome death shatters the uneasy peace among the heirs to William Buckley’s fortune. Suspicion spreads like wildfire as old resentments, hidden agendas, and deadly accusations threaten to tear the travelers apart. But something far darker than greed stalks the wilderness, and as night falls, June discovers that not all monsters wear human faces.

The Dirt Beneath the Devil #2

Preview: Fire and Ice: Darkwolf #2

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Fire and Ice: Darkwolf #2

Writer: Dan Panosian
Artist: Andrey Lunatik
Covers: Dan Panosian (A), Stjepan Sejic (B), Joe Jusko (C), Stuart Sayger (D), Carey Nord (E)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen+

The bloodbath continues as Darkwolf tries to keep his charges on the road to safety. A relentless threat that’s not quite human descends, bringing out the savagery within Darkwolf. But an even greater threat lies in wait. The majestic epic continues, written by Dan “Urban Barbarian” Panosian and illustrated by Andrey Lunatik.

Fire and Ice: Darkwolf #2

The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1 is a Solid Western with a little Agatha Christie Mystery mixed in

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The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1

In the dying days of the American frontier, a young woman journeys into the unknown to claim a legacy she never asked for—and may not survive. June Buckley’s father was a monster in life. In death, he may be something worse. Summoned alongside a group of treacherous heirs, June is forced to traverse the same brutal path that built her father’s empire. But the trail reveals more than hardship—it exposes the rot in every soul traveling beside her. And at the center of it all is Hendido…a creature bound to her father’s past, and perhaps to something far older and much more wicked. As the tension simmers and night closes in, June begins to understand: Her inheritance comes at grisly price. The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1 is a nice period piece with a slow build that delivers a solid shock and surprise at the end.

Westerns are a genre that seem to come and go when it comes to comic books. There’s times when they’re popular and a glut of releases and other times it’s a desert of new comics. The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1 is here to fill the gap with a debut that feels like a moody mystery set in the American frontier. Written by Dan Panosian, the debut issue takes on a familiar concept, individuals connected in some way are brought together to deal with an inheritance. There’s rules that need to be followed and all of it has an air of mystery about it. Of course there’ll be strife between them and some twists regarding the will and inheritance, but all of it, so far, is presented in an engaging way that sucks the reader in.

The art by David Ferracci is solid. With color by Lee Loughridge and lettering by Pat Brosseau, the details feel authentic and immerse the reader into the world. But, more importantly, the comic’s art has an air of danger about it. Small details build the distrust between the reader and the characters. The art also really sets the personalities. Even before they speak or act, you know what type of individual you’re dealing with. It really helps set expectations and whatever chaos and trial there is to come.

The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1 is a solid debut issue. It takes a familiar concept and puts it in a setting that feels rather new and fresh. It does a great job of building up the tension and then leaving the reader with a surprising expectation as to where things are going. Even if you don’t dig westerns, this is one that’s well worth checking out.

Story: Dan Panosian Art: David Ferracci
Color: Lee Loughridge Letterer: Pat Brosseau
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

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Preview: The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1

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The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1

(W) Dan Panosian (A) David Ferracci

In the dying days of the American frontier, a young woman journeys into the unknown to claim a legacy she never asked for—and may not survive.

June Buckley’s father was a monster in life. In death, he may be something worse. Summoned alongside a group of treacherous heirs, June is forced to traverse the same brutal path that built her father’s empire. But the trail reveals more than hardship—it exposes the rot in every soul traveling beside her. And at the center of it all is Hendido…a creature bound to her father’s past, and perhaps to something far older and much more wicked. As the tension simmers and night closes in, June begins to understand: Her inheritance comes at grisly price.

The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1

Preview: Fire and Ice: Darkwolf #1

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Fire and Ice: Darkwolf #1

Writer: Dan Panosian
Artist: Andrey Lunatik
Covers: Dan Panosian (A), Stjepan Sejic (B), Joe Jusko (C), Stuart Sayger (D), Cary Nord (E)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Adventure | $4.99 | Teen+

Born from the immortal imagination of fantasy illustrator supreme Frank Frazetta, Darkwolf storms into a new era of savage fantasy—brought to life by writer Dan “Urban Barbarian” Panosian and powerhouse artist Andrey Lurevich. Dynamite’s acclaimed exploration of the world of Fire and Ice continues in this new series! It all begins when a mother and her twins flee the warlock who sired them—until a masked warrior descends from the mountains and unleashes hell upon their pursuers. But saving them is only the beginning. Violent. Mythic. Unrelenting. This is Darkwolf, and the legend begins here—a fierce, visceral rebirth of one of fantasy’s most iconic warriors.

Fire and Ice: Darkwolf #1
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