REVIEW: Psychic Warfare Hits The Opposition In 'Ultimate Wolverine' #11
- Keith M.
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This review contains spoilers for 'Ultimate Wolverine' #11.
From the very first issue of Ultimate Wolverine, I knew I was in for a bloody mess. Not just because it’s a Wolverine comic, but because this new Ultimate universe has made it clear it plays by its own rules—or by the Maker’s, in some cases. It’s been a wild and messy ride so far, and now that we know this universe is heading toward its end, Ultimate Wolverine is only ramping up towards what looks like a devastating conclusion.
In the previous issue, Wolverine and the Opposition’s secret Chernobyl base was exposed to the Eurasian Republic. To eliminate them, the Rasputins sent Omega Red and a squad of soldiers, all of whom met their demise at the hands of Logan and his allies. Even with the small victory, the Opposition is once again on the back foot and at a disadvantage as they have been the entire run. With their location compromised, the team was forced to relocate to a temporary base of operations, where issue #11 picks up.
Kudos to Condon. I’m not sure how much time he knew he’d have to wrap things up before the end of his Ultimate run, but here he takes full advantage of the space he’s got. He calls back to major players taken off the board, like Professor Xavier and Jean Grey, while also tying up what’s left in play. Earlier in the series, we learned that the Eurasian Republic had taken Xavier’s brain with plans to weaponize it (which might be the second or third time that’s happened in comic history), and now they make good on that threat.
Using a device that turns Xavier’s brain into a kind of psychic bomb, the Republic unleashes it on the Opposition, seemingly wiping out everyone but Wolverine in one brutal stroke. I was admittedly very hopeful in this moment, silently wishing for Logan to succeed in his attempt to stop the explosion. But as an X-Men fan, it’s hard to feel truly shocked in this moment. This was essentially another mutant massacre—we’ve seen it plenty of times—but it still stings to watch familiar faces fall, even in an alternate universe.
Cappuccio and Valenza continue to deliver stellar work on art and colors, giving every page a distinct, gritty feel that perfectly suits the bleak setting and emotional wreckage these characters are living through. Meanwhile, Condon keeps pulling Wolverine and readers alike through a minefield of pain, loss, and rage. By the time this run ends, I’m not sure anyone will be left standing, but I can’t wait to see who, if anyone, comes out on top.
About Ultimate Wolverine #11
Release Date:Â November 12, 2025
Written by:Â Christopher Condon
Art by: Alessandro Cappuccio
Cover by: Alessandro Cappuccio
Page Count: 26
Synopsis:Â THE EURASIAN REPUBLIC'S COUNTERATTACK! Furious after the events of issue #10, Magik, Colossus and OmegaRed will have their vengeance! Can the Opposition survive Dr. Prostovich's "Psychic Bomb"?! Will Wolverine be able to protect the friends he's only just been reunited with?