After a well-curated and diverse set of stories in Logan: Black, White & Blood #1, the series returns with three fresh takes on Logan from different times in his life. The tales span the 1930s, the ’60s, and 1982 Hollywood, CA. As a drifter type who wanders and enacts justice, this third issue reveals the favors Logan is capable of and the blood spilled to see them through.
Kicking off Logan: Black, White & Blood #3 is a reteaming of Karla Pacheco and Pere Perez for “Dig Sex Graves.” Set in the Southwestern Great Plains, Logan is a humble farmer who befriends a neighbor who loves to drink and tell stories. That neighbor meets an untimely end, which sets Logan on a mission to create a honey pot and draw in the killers so he can enact violent justice.
This story’s strength is in the variety of creative kills, like a bull blowing up two guys in a delicious onomatopoeia of “Cowboom!” to cap it off. If that is any indication, Pacheco and Perez are back to having a riotous time. There’s a bit of a twist to the tale, but it’s mainly an action frenzy more than a deep thinker. That said, there’s a nice play on the old adage of digging graves when seeking vengeance.
A gritty story with some violent interrogation.
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Next up is “Hate is Enough” by Marc Bernardin and Jan Bazaldua, an interrogation story that has Logan quite literally digging information out of a bunch of racists before they blow up a church. Bazaldua’s art is particularly strong, with a moody noir feel thanks to the black and white. Red is used for blood and somewhat random objects, like an engine block and motorcycles. That said, it’s a tight action book that leans into Logan’s ideals and his ability to save the day with seconds to spare.
Last but not least is “Clinical Trial,” written and drawn by Phil Noto. This story delves into Logan’s past with an old war buddy asking for help. It sees Logan seek to save the buddy’s daughter from an experiment, leading to some surprise twists and turns. A deeper meaning is found in Logan insisting he should be thanking the war buddy, mostly because Logan assumes he appreciates helping those with family and loved ones. It’s the most sci-fi of the three tales, while leaning into Logan’s strong sense of loyalty to those he cares about.
Cory Petit letters the entire issue, adding a similar look and feel to make the anthology feel cohesive.
Logan: Black, White & Blood #3 thrives on the raw appeal of Wolverine as a wandering force of justice. Each story drops him into a different era and tone, from dusty revenge tales to noir interrogation and sci-fi rescue. The issue works best when it leans into creative violence and strong atmosphere, especially in the opening and middle segments. Phil Noto’s closer adds a welcome emotional thread tied to Logan’s loyalty to the people who matter to him. While none of the stories dig too deeply into Logan’s psyche, the variety and striking visuals make this a satisfying entry in the anthology series.
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