Wolverine Vol. 8 #2–3 keeps Logan in the snow, but it’s not as simple as another monster fight. Yes, he’s still trudging through the Canadian wilderness, claws out, survival mode on, but Ahmed adds a wrinkle. In #2, the Wendigo isn’t just a mindless beast; it’s a teenager cursed by desperation, and Logan’s response isn’t just violence; it’s empathy. By #3, that compassion shifts into something darker, with hints of a bigger force at play: Adamantine’s shadow finally creeping in.
Wolverine Vol. 8 #2 – Survival in the Snow
If Wolverine #1 set the tone, Wolverine #2 digs into the wilderness horror, with a twist. The Wendigo shows up early, but instead of a straight fight-to-the-death, Logan learns the curse has claimed a teenager who resorted to cannibalism to survive. It’s a rare angle: Wolverine doesn’t just battle the beast, he tries to help.
And yes, this is still Wolverine wandering in the snow for three issues. The pacing is deliberate, almost stubborn, and some readers will check out before the payoff. But Ahmed uses the slow grind to show something different, Wolverine’s empathy. He knows what it means to live under a curse, so here he treats the Wendigo less like an enemy and more like a tragedy.
That doesn’t mean the claws stay sheathed. The encounters are still brutal, and the narration boxes carry Logan’s clipped, animal voice. Cóccolo’s design work keeps the Wendigo savage, while Valenza’s colors drench everything in cold whites and blood-red flashes. It’s a slower issue, but it lands because of the perspective shift, Logan fighting, healing, and helping all at once.
Wolverine Vol. 8 #2 – First Whispers of Something Bigger
Wolverine #3 keeps us in Wolverine’s head. The narration is Logan’s, clipped, relentless, survival-focused. The Wendigo is still here, but by now it feels less like the main event and more like a warning sign. Ahmed drops the first real hints of something else at work: Adamantine’s shadow creeping behind the scenes.
This makes #3 important for collectors. It doesn’t explode with a big reveal, but it’s the breadcrumb issue. The fights blur into repetition, the snow still dominates every panel, but the story finally points to where it’s going. For anyone following long-term, this is the issue that tells you: “Pay attention, the real villain is coming.”
Cóccolo’s art stays sharp, giving the Wendigo savage presence, while Valenza’s colors double down on the cold palette. Three issues of snow may test your patience, but #3 is where the groundwork for Adamantine Unleashed starts to click.
Collector’s Corner
For collectors, Wolverine Vol. 8 #2–3 are a mixed bag. Wolverine Vol. 8 #2 isn’t a key in the traditional sense. It’s a solid read, especially with the Wendigo empathy twist, but from a market perspective, it’s more atmosphere than milestone. You pick it up because you’re following the run, not because it will spike in value.
Wolverine Vol. 8 #3 marks the shift. This issue plants the first real breadcrumbs for Adamantine, the villain who’ll take center stage a few issues later. It’s not hyped on the cover, and casual readers might miss its importance, which makes it a sleeper prelude key. Collectors who track villain first mentions and foreshadowing issues should keep an eye on it.
Neither issue comes with gimmicks, inserts, or variants that set them apart, but in runs like these, sometimes the quiet issues end up mattering the most. If you’re building a full Wolverine Vol. 8 set, #3 is the one you’ll want to flag for long-term attention.
For a full breakdown of Logan’s history and why these ‘quiet’ issues matter, see our Wolverine Comic Character guide.
Closing Thoughts
Two more issues, and Logan is still trudging through the snow. For some readers, that’s going to feel like déjà vu, slow, repetitive, even stubborn. But Wolverine Vol. 8 #2 earns points for giving the Wendigo fight a new angle, showing Logan’s empathy instead of just his claws. And Wolverine Vol. 8 #3 finally shifts the arc forward, teasing Adamantine and setting the stage for something bigger.
This stretch won’t be everyone’s favorite, but it does what Ahmed seems intent on: stripping Wolverine down to survival mode and forcing readers to sit with him in the silence. If you’ve got the patience, it works. If not… well, the payoff is right around the corner.
Is Wolverine Vol. 8 #2–3 Worth Your Pull List?
YES: If you’re here for mood, survival grit, and a Wendigo story with a surprising twist.
MAYBE: If you don’t have the patience for three straight issues of Wolverine wandering in the snow. The slow pacing will test you.
Juan’s Score: 7/10
Atmospheric, well-drawn, and quietly important thanks to the Adamantine setup, but dragged down by repetition. Solid groundwork, not a knockout.
Next: Wolverine Vol. 8 #4–6 Review: Lost, Found, and the Call of Adamantine
