When Marvel began teasing their post Secret Wars lineup, they did special illustrations showing which characters could be expected in series or team books. One that caught the eye of many was Red Wolf, a character who hasn’t been seen in the Marvel universe in decades. But when the books began to be unveiled, Red Wolf wasn’t anywhere to be found.
Until now that is. Mashable interviewed writer Nathan Edmondson and artist Jeffrey Veregge, the men tasked with bringing Red Wolf back to the Marvel universe. And they believe they have something unique on their hands.
“There’s not a character like Red Wolf out there right now,” said Veregge in the Mashable interview. “As a native, I’m really excited to see that he can do things, he can figure out things and stand with Captain America, and hold his own in this universe. That’s what’s awesome about it: You have all these characters of different nationalities and ethnicities, but it’s not all about their culture. It’s about them being a hero.”
“Nobody should go to this looking as its historical,” said series editor Jake Thomas. “He comes from another dimension, after all. But it’s very important for us to approach it in as authentic a way as possible. Jeffery offers this, and not just for consultation, but with his creative input — his covers jump out from 100 feet away.”
“Above all, he’s resourceful,” said Edmondson about his series lead. “He’s kind of in a sense the Jason Bourne of the West, who can find a way out of any situation, or a way to use the resources of whatever room or position he may be in — he’s not a gunslinger, but he might use a gun if he has to. … But beyond all that, he’s just a brawling, tough-as-nails fighter.”
Red Wolf will be released with the other Secret Wars titles later this year.
