Wolverine: Revenge – Red Band Raw #1 drops in stark black‑and‑white

Logan’s bloodied trek for vengeance gets a line‑by‑line makeover. This debut showcases Greg Capullo’s pencils without color, letting every slash and shadow hit you directly. If you crave a visceral Wolverine experience, this is the entry point.

Marvel is releasing a stripped‑down version of the new Wolverine: Revenge arc, beginning with issue #1. Presented in pure black and white, the book puts Greg Capullo’s pencils front and center, letting readers see the same story that Hickman and Capullo built, but without the overlay of color. It’s the first time this red‑band run will be offered in a raw, line‑focused format, and the whole five‑issue stretch is slated for this treatment.

The narrative follows Logan after a brutal beating that leaves him battered and determined. With blood on his claws and a single goal—revenge—he dives back into the fray. Hickman’s script drives a relentless momentum, while the red‑band label signals mature, gritty content that pushes the character to his limits.

What makes this issue a must‑pick is the marriage of Hickman’s layered plotting with Capullo’s kinetic art. In the black‑and‑white layout, every line weight and cross‑hatch is visible, giving a studio‑draft feel that fans rarely see. The lettering has been adjusted so that the dialogue flows naturally across the penciled panels, preserving readability while retaining the raw aesthetic. For collectors, the polybagged edition also marks the debut of this experimental presentation.

If the stripped‑down style clicks, you might also enjoy the standard color version of Wolverine: Revenge – Red Band #1, which offers the same story with the full palette. Comparing the two can highlight how Capullo’s pencils change under color, giving a deeper appreciation for his craftsmanship.

Swing by the shop to leaf through a copy, or reserve your own polybagged stack before it sells out.