Marvel Comics: The Death of Wolverine 1-2-3-4

I do honestly consider myself a Marvel Comics fan but if I look at what I see in recent years in their comics, I cannot say that I much like the way they are going. First they kill CAPTAIN AMERICA, only to bring him back again. Then Dr. Octopus kills Spider-Man in order to become a better Spider-Man but then Peter Parker miraculously returns from the dead to 'amaze' us once more. Now, Marvel have decided that Wolverine is the one to kick the bucket and yet, you can be sure he will be back again. Writer Charles Soule and artist Steve McNiven concoct a tale that shows a tired Wolverine, who has lost his healing power, having to deal with mercenaries who come to hunt for him because someone has put a big bounty on Wolvie's head. Now, in 4 issues you can not really do all that much so it is no surprise that after a few moves, that really have little originality, Wolverine finds out who it is who is gunning for him. I will not divulge the details here but all I am saying is that it is UNINSPIRED and Mediocre. The art is okay but nothing more than that. If you want to dramatically kill off a major character, the only way to do so with impact is TO MAKE IT COUNT. TO MAKE IT MEAN SOMETHING. To have it make a statement. The death of Gwen Stacy was so meaningful for The Amazing Spider-Man that it changed the whole series. When Jim Starlin had the original Captain Marvel die of CANCER, it was a dramatic statement that no matter how powerful these superheroes are, they could still die. It was a meaningful way for Mar-Vell to pass on and even to allow his cosmic power to move on to another person. However, when Wolverine does die in this story, it is not because the villain of the story wants it so, it is a side effect of what happens to Wolverine when he no longer has his healing powers. It is therefor just collateral damage. And of no great importance. Hence it will also be fairly easy to correct. In the first issue of the miniseries, Wolverine Creator Len Wein already states in an interview: “Well I never imagined him dying or going away. Let me rephrase that: even at this moment, I never imagine him dying and STAYING away. As opposed to going away. It makes for great story fodder (…) but let’s be honest. He’s not staying away. (..) He’ll be back (…)” Sorry, Len. In my book, this is cheapening the character in order to make an extra buck. I don't think this mini-series is good. It is mediocre story telling. It does not make a lasting impression and I will put money on it that within 3 years, Wolverine will be back, sharpening his claws to go after (hopefully) the current Marvel Creative Management for allowing his stature just to make that extra buck. Sad, Marvel People, very sad. I certainly hope that the current streak of luck Marvel Entertainment is having with their films will preclude their film writers to go this same way. I am not ready to see a female Thor in the cinema yet, a black Captain America or a dead Wolverine. Here's to the classics and let's make it count!!!