![]() The supposed revelations are left so vague as to hardly register, but that doesn’t prevent “Weapon Plus” from being an enjoyable read. ![]() Indeed, while it is fun to pick up on references to fan-favourite moments and characters in this issue, it’s a tad disappointing that they don’t carry more weight or substance. But the element likely to receive more attention is the reveal that certain famous Marvel faces have previously undisclosed ties to Weapon Plus, the identities of which won’t be revealed in this review partly to avoid spoilers and partly because there’s very little to talk about at this point. As such, he can hardly be described as richly developed but he does leave an impression and there’s definite potential for him to grow into an exciting part of the mythos. The character’s story is scattered throughout the issue in the form of brief single page flashbacks, each one taking place decades apart. Chief among them is Billy Junger, a Captain America superfan of the 1940s who became embroiled in the program as he attempted to live up to his idol’s lasting legacy. From there, the pair follow a trail of clues that lead them to the heart of an abandoned scientific facility, serving as an effective whistle-stop tour of the Weapon Plus lore thus far while sprinkling in a few intriguing additions. The issue kicks off with a literal bang as Wolverine crashes down onto the streets of New York City in Fantomex’s sentient transport E.V.A, where he quickly partners with Captain America to take down a gang of mysterious attackers. Still, fans of either (or both) of the titular heroes are likely to enjoy this fresh exploration of their shared history, more so if they have the patience to be unphased by its open ending. The question is: for what purpose? Certainly, this is a fun read but as a one-shot issue with no tidy conclusion it can’t be described as entirely satisfying, particularly because there is no indication of where these loose plot threads are going to be tied up. “Wolverine & Captain America: Weapon Plus” #1 offers an accessible insight into the connected origin stories of its eponymous characters for readers who may be unfamiliar. At long last, ETHAN SACKS (OLD MAN HAWKEYE, STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE) and DIOGENES NEVES (GREEN ARROW, DEATHSTROKE) reveals the shadowy connections between Captain America, Wolverine and many more of the Marvel U’s Super-Soldiers…including some surprises! The conspiracy begins here! They failed, making a man into death incarnate. Before the turn of the century, they tried again for the tenth time. They failed and made him a legend instead. THE SECRET HISTORY BEHIND THEIR ORIGINS REVEALED! In 1940, scientists attempted to make a man into the perfect weapon, a Super-Soldier.
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