Attendees of today’s Marvel Comics Showcase at NYCC were among the first to see new covers and pages of “Sabretooth War,” kicking off in Wolverine #41 this January. Lucky for you, AIPT has the scoop with those very same covers! Announced in August, the story arc is written by Benjamin Percy and Victor LaValle. You can hear from Percy himself in our exclusive interview here.
So what’s Sabretooth War about?
Having shepherded the character through the Krakoan age, it’s finally time for Percy to pit Wolverine against his greatest foe! Joining him for the occasion will be the award-winning author of The Changeling and The Devil in Silver and the writer behind Sabretooth’s own journey of the last few years, Victor LaValle. They’ll be teaming up with two of the industry’s hottest artists, Cory Smith and Geoff Shaw, to deliver the definitive Wolverine and Sabretooth story.
Check out covers and unlettered preview pages for the upcoming story arc below!
For more on this news, read the official press release below.
New York, NY — October 13, 2023 — Today during the Marvel Comics Showcase at New York Comic Con, fans in the audience were the first to see an exciting first look at the highly anticipated “Sabretooth War” event!
During the livestream panel, host Ryan Penagos (Marvel Creative VP) was joined by WOLVERINE writer Benjamin Percy to surprise fans with a glimpse of what’s to come in the definitive Wolverine and Sabretooth story.
Wolverine and Sabretooth have one of bloodiest feuds in all of pop culture history and this January, their rivalry reaches a brand-new peak in “Sabretooth War,” a ten-part epic coming to Percy’s run on Wolverine. “Sabretooth War” will begin in WOLVERINE #41 and culminate in the landmark WOLVERINE #50. Having shepherded the character through the Krakoan age, it’s finally time for Percy to pit Wolverine against his greatest foe! Joining him for the occasion will be the award-winning author of The Changeling and The Devil in Silver and the writer behind Sabretooth’s own journey of the last few years, Victor LaValle. They’ll be teaming up with two of the industry’s hottest artists, Cory Smith and Geoff Shaw, to deliver the definitive Wolverine and Sabretooth story.
Check out the brand-new covers and pages from “Sabretooth War” now and stay tuned for more Marvel Comics news from New York Comic Con!
WOLVERINE #41 – Part 1 of “Sabretooth War”
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY & VICTOR LAVALLE
Art by CORY SMITH & GEOFF SHAW
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
On Sale 1/10
WOLVERINE #42 – Part 2 of “Sabretooth War”
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY & VICTOR LAVALLE
Penciled by CORY SMITH
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
On Sale 1/31
WOLVERINE #43 – Part 3 of “Sabretooth War”
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY & VICTOR LAVALLE
Penciled by GEOFF SHAW
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
On Sale 2/14
WOLVERINE #44 – Part 4 of “Sabretooth War”
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY & VICTOR LAVALLE
Penciled by CORY SMITH
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
On Sale 2/28
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