Wolverine: Paradise Issue Two to Hit Shelves in November
The five-part miniseries continues next month as the powerful villain Crucible challenges Wolverine in Miami.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Comic Books
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Miami will serve as the backdrop for a showdown between Wolverine and the villain Hammerhead in the upcoming issue of the comic book miniseries Wolverine: Paradise. The new character Crucible emerges in this five-issue series to intervene in the local conflict.
Why it matters
Set in 1980 after the events of The Dark Phoenix Saga, the miniseries follows a vacationing Wolverine as he tries to leave his superhero life behind. The story introduces Crucible as an enigmatic force who challenges the titular mutant to face his own forgotten past.
The five-issue miniseries is priced at $4.99 per 32-page book, with the second installment arriving following the series debut. Details on the full arc of the antagonist's power set are not yet established.
The players
Wolverine
A mutant currently vacationing in Miami to escape his superhero past.
Crucible
A powerful new villain capable of rapid self-healing who protects Wolverine from Hammerhead.
Hammerhead
A crime boss attempting to control the singer Dazzler during his confrontation with Wolverine.
Dan Panosian
The writer and illustrator behind the five-issue Wolverine: Paradise miniseries.
The details
In this narrative set during Wolverine's Miami getaway, the mutant finds himself targeted by Hammerhead while attempting to distance himself from his former life. Crucible intervenes by shielding Wolverine from gunfire and warning his adversaries of the consequences of their pursuit. The series, written and illustrated by Dan Panosian, also features appearances from Power Man and Iron Fist.
Timeline
The miniseries is set in the year 1980.
Wolverine: Paradise #2 is scheduled for release in November 2026.
Beyond the 305
The story takes place in the aftermath of The Dark Phoenix Saga, a seminal event in comic history. It builds on that established timeline to provide context for Wolverine's retreat to Florida.
Local comic fans can pick up the next chapter of this Miami-set adventure when the second issue hits newsstands this November. Watch for the continued arrival of issues in this five-part series to see how the local setting evolves.
The takeaway
Crucible arrives as a significant player in Wolverine's journey, suggesting a major shift in the hero's path moving forward. Watch for the release of the second issue in November to track how this conflict develops in the 305.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
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