In a stunning twist within the pages of Marvel Comics, the death of Captain America sends shockwaves through one of its most unlikely friendships. Wolverine and Deadpool, who have danced between camaraderie and conflict on the big screen, find their bond tested in the grim narrative of Wolverine: Revenge #2. This installment plunges readers into an alternate reality ravaged by chaos, where the fallout of Captain America’s demise alters everything.
The story unfolds in a post-apocalyptic landscape, the result of Magneto’s catastrophic decision to crash Asteroid M into North America, killing millions and plunging the world into darkness. In this grim scenario, Nick Fury assembles a desperate strike team, featuring Wolverine, Captain America, and the Winter Soldier, tasked with infiltrating Russia—one of the last bastions of civilization. However, their mission takes a tragic turn as they face off against a coalition of X-villains led by the formidable Colossus. The tension escalates, culminating in the shocking deaths of both Captain America and Bucky Barnes.
With Captain America gone, the narrative pivots to Wolverine’s quest for revenge, a journey steeped in betrayal and grief. Wolverine’s “Death List Five” reveals the names of those responsible for his friends’ deaths, including Deadpool, whose actions inadvertently lead to Captain America’s tragic end. This revelation not only fractures Wolverine’s already complicated friendship with Deadpool but sets the stage for a vendetta that is personal and brutal.
Deadpool, who remains oblivious to the emotional fallout of his actions, brushes off the situation, insisting there’s nothing personal in his choice—he’s simply doing the bidding of whoever pays him the most. This dismissal deepens the rift between the two characters, pushing Wolverine further down a path of vengeance. The once dynamic duo is now on a collision course, with Wolverine determined to avenge his fallen comrades, particularly the iconic Captain America.
The stakes could not be higher as Fury warns that the remnants of American power are dwindling, with the remaining nuclear subs poised to become “warlords and pirates.” This haunting prediction underscores the bleakness of this alternate reality, where the values of heroism and friendship are overshadowed by survival instincts and betrayal.
As Wolverine embarks on his bloody quest, the tone of Wolverine: Revenge shifts from camaraderie to a stark, relentless pursuit of vengeance. Readers are left wondering how far Wolverine will go to settle the score, knowing that in a world stripped of heroes, no one is truly safe.
The anticipated release of Wolverine: Revenge #2 on September 25 promises to delve deeper into this grim saga, where friendships are severed, and the line between hero and villain blurs in the face of overwhelming despair. This iteration of Wolverine and Deadpool’s relationship may forever be altered, a poignant reminder of how loss can redefine even the strongest bonds. As the saga unfolds, fans will undoubtedly be riveted, questioning who will survive the fallout of Captain America’s death in this dark, alternate universe.
