‘Hellverine’ #5 Preview: It’s Mephisto vs. Hellverine!
‘Hellverine’ started as a limited series in 2024, focusing on Daken, also known as Akihiro, Wolverine’s son. Possessed by the demon Bagra-ghul, Daken transforms into Hellverine.
The series delved into his origins, his connection to Project Hellfire, and his conflicts with groups like the Destroyers and the No-Mans.
The limited series concluded with a significant moment: Hellverine faced a vision of Mephisto, the demon lord who created Bagra-ghul, hinting at a larger plot involving Hell’s influence on Earth.
The ongoing series, launched in December 2024, continues Hellverine’s journey. Now aware of Mephisto’s role, Hellverine persists in fighting what he sees as evil, often clashing with forces tied to Hell. This has not gone unnoticed by Mephisto, who views Hellverine’s actions as a threat to his dominion.
In ‘Hellverine’ #5, expected to be released on April 2, 2025, the conflict escalates. Mephisto, displeased with Daken turning Hellverine against Hell, is set to confront him directly.
The official plot states: “MEPHISTO created the Demon BAGRA-GHUL for his entertainment — and now the demonic lord is not amused by DAKEN turning HELLVERINE against Hell! It’s time for Hellverine to pay… and this devil isn’t making any deals!”
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‘Hellverine’ is helmed by writer Benjamin Percy, known for his work on Wolverine and Ghost Rider, and artist Raffaele Ienco, previously noted for Star Wars: Darth Vader. Colorist Bryan Valenza, letterer Travis Lanham, and cover artist Kendrick Lim contribute to the visual and narrative experience.
The production team includes assistant editor Cy Pedro Beltran, editor Mark Basso, executive editor Tom Brevoort, designer Jay Bowen, and editor-in-chief C. B. Cebulski, ensuring a polished presentation, as detailed in the user’s query.
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