A loose cannon with a vendetta
"Before setting out on revenge, first dig two graves."
- Old Chinese proverb
The celluloid version of "Civil War" didn't include Wolverine, which would disappoint the fans. His presence was what made this limited series endearing and fascinating at the same time. Marc Guggenheim might have written the best series on this mutant, who became a member of the Avengers. You don't have to read the Marvel comics in its entirety to figure it out, as the X-Men film series depicted Logan as a man who could hardly be a team player. The Superhuman Registration Act (and Mutant Registration Act) would change the American landscape. Iron Man and Captain America were featured in opposition with each other. The X-Men would try to keep a low profile. And some firms attempted to profit from it.
Guggenheim did mention the Gulf War, and those who were old enough to witness the coalition's response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait might suspect that these superheroes may be experiencing symptoms of the Gulf War syndrome. It turned out that some characters with super powers would find themselves looking for the highest bidder.
This would be one secret that I was about to give up
Wolverine's place in the Civil War began with his tussle with the Crusader and his Sunday school rejects. (In case you wonder how a Medieval figure ends up thirty thousand feet above ground, then you must look for some past issues.) This X-Men got the job done, and it led to an unexpected meeting with Tony Stark. Logan was reminded about the Superhuman Registration Act, emphasizing on his personal vendetta against Nitro. This supervillain had the ability to explode, killing anyone within striking distance. It cost the lives of tens of innocent children, and Logan won't let him go unpunished. It turned out that Robert Hunter, Nitro's alter ego, had a supply of mutant growth hormone. A respectable citizen was his source. The White House may be keeping a blind eye.
The illustrations of Humberto Ramos and Carlos Cuevas pictured Logan as a jaded individual, who left Professor Xavier's academy due to his strong urge to fight what was wrong. He might be impatient, he may have lost faith in the justice system. Several pages would highlight his eyes, which gleamed with wicked humor. There was carnage, but Guggenheim wouldn't want Wolverine's story to turn into a zealot's quest for honor and truth. Even Namor, the Prince of Atlantis, would remind Logan of this bitter truth. (He would add the plastics littering the sea.) This would lead to more questions.
Logan's appearance would belie his true age, and some suspected that he may have lived to witness the American Civil War. Could he meet Hunter during this time? The next question has something to do with Nitro's unfinished business with Namor. The prince decreed that Atlanteans must not get in contact with the people above the surface. Could the mutant growth hormone prompt some citizens (of Atlantis) to go against the prince's will? Last but not the least, Stark couldn't keep a tight leash on Logan. Could the billionaire turn his back on his peers? The finals scenes of "Captain America: Civil War" may have provided viewers (and comic fans) with clues. As for the first two questions, they might look for the next issues.
"Civil War" was about vengeance. It would be better to dig ten graves, which could save time later.
