REVIEW: 'Ultimate Wolverine' #7 - A Brooding Calm Before The Storm

Keith M.
Jul 2
2 min read

Updated: Jul 3

When I first heard about Ultimate Wolverine and the plan to blend Logan’s story with that of the Winter Soldier, I was genuinely excited. It felt like the kind of bold, high-concept storytelling the Ultimate Universe was built for. Still, I had a hunch the “amnesiac weapon” angle wouldn’t stick. Logan was never meant to be the Winter Soldier; he was meant to be the Wolverine. So when his memories returned in the last issue, I wasn’t sure what to expect moving forward. Would this just become another standard Wolverine story amongst hundreds?

Thankfully, it hasn’t — at least, not yet.

There are a few things worth highlighting here. The issue opens with Wolverine brooding over the atrocities he committed while under the control of the Eurasian Republic. Kitty Pryde finds him in this state and helps talk him back from the edge. It’s a familiar “sad Logan” moment, but given that this is the first time we’ve seen him post-recovery, it feels earned. It’s also a great showcase for Condon’s take on this version of Kitty. She comes across as someone hardened by war, offering Logan wisdom without sugarcoating the cost of their fight, while reminding him of the people and purpose he still has.

One of the more intriguing shifts in this arc is the alliance between Wolverine and Sabretooth. There’s some tension between them, sure, but they’re on the same side. A refreshing change from the usual blood-feud dynamic. They're both part of the Opposition, a group that includes familiar mutants like Beast and Gambit, as well as a couple of humans—Black Widow and Guardian—though it seems they’ve either dropped their color-coded monikers or haven’t adopted them in this timeline.

Meanwhile, the Rasputins begin making their next move. With Dr. Alonya having lost control of the Winter Soldier, they’re now plotting to destroy the Opposition by tapping into something or someone far more dangerous. It looks like that plan might involve the brain of Charles Xavier or the mind of Jean Grey, which could have huge implications for what’s coming.

While this issue is a bit slower and less action-heavy than the previous ones, it still delivers. It feels like a necessary breather—a moment to set the stage, deepen character dynamics, and raise the stakes. Logan finally feels like he's on the path he was always meant to walk in this universe. The supporting cast is getting more dimension, and both sides of the mutant conflict are gearing up for what’s clearly going to be a larger, more explosive confrontation.

With Wolverine and the Opposition preparing to go on the offensive, I’m genuinely eager to see where this next arc takes us—and what secrets it will uncover in this reimagined Ultimate world.

About Ultimate Wolverine #7

Release Date: July 02, 2025

Written by: Christopher Condon

Art by: Alessandro Cappuccio

Cover by: Alessandro Cappuccio

Page Count: 26

Synopsis: …IN LIMBO? Has the OPPOSITION finally helped Logan reclaim his identity? But what lengths will COLOSSUS, MAGIK and OMEGA RED go to keep their prized weapon? And don't miss Ultimate MAGIK revealing the depth of her power!