REVIEW: ‘Ultimate Wolverine’ #6 – Mind Games And Mutant Resistance
- Keith M.
- Jun 5
- 3 min read
Ultimate Wolverine has consistently stood out as one of the strongest titles in the new Ultimate Universe—and issue #6 continues that trend. It’s a compelling exploration of the fractured mutant landscape in this unforgiving world and also a surprisingly intimate character study of one of Marvel’s most iconic figures. While the issue doesn’t pack in a lot of plot progression, it remains driven by the emotional and psychological weight of Logan’s journey, and the allies helping him reclaim his identity.
The issue picks up in the aftermath of the Winter Soldier’s defeat, with Logan taken into the custody of Sabretooth and Black Widow. Their goal? Return him to the Opposition and begin the process of memory restoration. But rather than follow them directly, the story shifts inward — deep into the recesses of Logan’s mind — for a surreal, almost psychedelic confrontation with his trauma, repression, and manipulated sense of self.
Guided by a mysterious presence — one that feels oddly familiar — Logan is urged to shatter the psychic chains that have held him captive. It’s a literal and figurative battle as he confronts twisted reflections of his tormentors and his own inner demons. The result is a symbolic death and rebirth: a raw, emotional sequence that culminates in Logan tearing away the mask of who he’s been forced to become and reclaiming a glimpse of who he truly is.
The guiding presence in Logan’s mind is revealed to be none other than David Haller, a reimagined version of the Omega-level mutant Legion. But this isn’t the Legion of Earth-616. Here, David is the son of Gabrielle and an unnamed father, but still a mutant whose dissociative condition has kept him from accessing his full potential. In this world, he no longer has a physical form — existing instead as a digital consciousness used by the Opposition to help others, particularly those suffering from PTSD or severe mental trauma.
This version of Legion is a clever twist, and his role fits perfectly with the issue’s themes of mental resilience and identity reconstruction. Logan's emergence from the psychic battle is met by a welcome party of familiar faces — Mikhail Rasputin, Sabretooth, Beast, and someone who appears to be Abigail Brand — which signals his full return to the fold. As he reawakens, Logan unsheathes his claws and delivers his signature line: “I’m the best there is at what I do.” It’s a satisfying, triumphant close to a deeply internal arc.
Guest artist Alex Lins steps in for this issue, bringing a looser, more stylized approach that works well for the mindscape sequences. While I do miss Alessandro Cappuccio’s grittier, more visceral art — especially for the more grounded action — Lins’ style complements the surreal tone of this chapter. It’s a visual shift, but not a jarring one.
In the end, Ultimate Wolverine #6 serves as both a conclusion and a reset. Logan has endured, evolved, and now stands ready for the battles ahead. With this psychological groundwork laid, it feels like the next arc will fully unleash the Wolverine fans have been waiting for: claws, grit, and all.
About Ultimate Wolverine #6
Release Date: June 04, 2025
Written by: Christopher Condon
Art by: Alex Lins
Cover by: Alessandro Cappuccio
Page Count: 27
Synopsis: REUNION WITH THE OPPOSITION? Guest artist Alex Lins (NAMOR) takes Wolverine on a psychedelic journey through his mind as familiar and unfamiliar faces of the Opposition try to untangle Logan's Winter Soldier programming!
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