{"product_id":"wolverine-1-2003-vf","title":"Wolverine # 1 2003 VF+","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWolverine # 1\u003c\/b\u003e (Volume 3, July 2003) kicks off a grittier, more grounded ongoing series that sees Logan seeking justice for the brutal murder of an innocent woman, Lucy Braddock, whose journal he discovers. The story, written by Greg Rucka, focuses on Logan's detective work and his battle against a human trafficking organization called the \"Brothers of the New World\" rather than traditional superhero conflicts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe first issue establishes a new tone for the character, leaning into his loner persona and a more realistic, noir-inspired narrative. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Set-Up: Logan is staying in a run-down apartment building in a small town. He keeps to himself, frequenting a local diner where he is noticed by a kind waitress named Lucy. Logan is generally aloof, but leaves a generous tip, which Lucy notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Tragedy: One night, Logan is injured (stabbed in the leg) and retreats to his apartment. Lucy, who has observed his unusual nature, works up the courage to knock on his door. They briefly interact, and she asks if she can count on him to look out for her, to which he agrees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Discovery: Later that night, two armed men enter the building and brutally murder Lucy. Logan, still healing, is shot multiple times but survives. After the killers leave, he discovers that Lucy had hollowed out one of his borrowed books to hide her personal journal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Logan reads the journal, which details her life and her fear of the men who eventually kill her. Fueled by guilt and a desire to honor his unspoken promise, Logan sets out to avenge her death and track down the murderers, who are part of a human trafficking ring. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis acclaimed relaunch was handled by a fan-favorite team: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Greg Rucka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Darick Robertson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Esad Ribić\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47751428472932,"sku":"BK46","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_23_13_45_35_699.jpg?v=1769197620","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/wolverine-1-2003-vf","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}