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Victor Creed. A force of nature. The deadly mutant has been a thorn in the side for decades. As Wolverine sits in a pub, he sees a picture from the 1900s on the wall. Logan knows the figure all too well, or does he? The mystery of “Mad Dog Murphy” is about to be unraveled.
SABRETOOTH: THE DEAD DON’T TALK #1 by Frank Tieri, Michael Sta. Maria, Dono Sanchez-Almara, Javi Laparra and Joe Sabino spotlights a secret history of Victor Creed.
Let’s take a deeper dive and start this journey!
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Tieri lays the groundwork for a fast rising tale of power and brutality. Walking readers through the deceptive start, Sabretooth’s tale hides in the shadows. Working for “Dr. Essex” at Ravencroft, Creed lurks.
The writing shows how a failed encounter unleashes his fury. Essex’s cold banter doesn’t help his cause. Creed can’t handle failure. This stems into modern times. Being embarrassed breaks him. Readers watch as his next steps opens up new doors.
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The encounter with Fyskov (Fisk) is brash and delves into giving Creed a purpose. What follows next is Vintage Sabretooth. Dead bodies and sheer violence is the trail left behind. This leads into an evil finish. Readers literally watch the birth of a evil reign in New York begin right before their eyes. Brace for impact.
Sta. Maria and the team bring this throwback tale to life. The pub beginning opens with a great segment with Wolvie just trying to have a beer. The near full page image finishes the light hearten mood. Once the events shift to Ravencroft 1909, the books starts finding its groove.The throwback fight with Wolverine keeps up its violent reputation. A full page shot encompasses the hatred between them.
In a series of panels, readers watch how Wolverine “broke” Creed. This leads into an unwelcome encounter with Essex. The body language tells how little Creed is thought of. Fyskov sees through this and manipulates the situation. Creed leaves his “resignation” in a bloody full page. The rage continues to an underground fight. Creed leaves the reader with a parting image knowing that he has arrived with hell to pay.
FINAL POINT: 8.7
A hidden time of the X-Men’s most deadly foe comes to light. Tieri pens a ferocious look into a deadly past. The art leaves no doubt of the pure evil manifesting itself. Get ready for what is sure to be a wild ride.
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