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| Written by Gregg Katzman; Old Man Logan art by Phil Noto; Kraven art by Michael Lark |
PAGE ONE: FIVE PANELS
PANEL ONE
Exterior of a coffee shop in midtown Manhattan. It’s early
in the day, so the sidewalk is packed with people that are rushing to work. The
sign over the coffee shop’s entrance says “Sorrentino’s Super Coffee.”
PANEL TWO
Old Man Logan’s sitting at a table by himself in the corner,
holding a cup of coffee. He’s relaxed while wearing a plain white tee shirt and
jeans. There’s a newspaper on the table, directly in front of him.
PANEL THREE
Close-up of Logan holding the coffee near his nose as he
enjoys the scent before taking a sip.
PANEL FOUR
Close-up over Logan’s shoulder of the newspaper while he
holds it open. The main headline states “Deadpool Sued by NYC Food Truck
Alliance” and features a photo of the Merc with a Mouth fighting a cook in
front of a “Hawthorne’s Hot Dogs” food truck.
OLD MAN LOGAN: Damn it, Wade.
MAN OFF-PANEL: Is this seat taken?
OLD MAN LOGAN: Have at it.
PANEL FIVE
Kraven the Hunter – dressed in a suit, not his usual costume
– is sitting at the opposite end of the table, staring at the X-Man. Logan
flips through the paper, blatantly ignoring Kraven.
KRAVEN: Hello, James. It’s a pleasure to finally meet you. I
am –
OLD MAN LOGAN: Spider-Man’s punching bag. Yeah, I know who
you are. If you’re huntin’ for some coffee, you can get it over there.
KRAVEN: Ha! I’m surprised you’re here instead of a bar.
OLD MAN LOGAN: A guy can’t start his day with a good cup of
joe? Startin’ to regret that decision now that you’re here.
PAGE TWO: FIVE PANELS
PANEL ONE
Kraven’s shoulders are back and his legs are crossed as he
stares at Old Man Logan from the other side of the table. Logan continues to
disregard Kraven as he takes a sip from his coffee while reading the paper.
KRAVEN: I respect you, so I’ll be blunt. You claim you’re
the best there is at what you do. There’s one little problem, though: I am the best there is at what you do.
OLD MAN LOGAN: Good for you, bub. I’m sure your parents are
real proud.
PANEL TWO
Kraven leans forward, continuing to stare at Logan while the
X-Man completely ignores him.
KRAVEN: Listen, James. You’re an X-Man, so I’m sure you
understand what it’s like trying to become a better individual while also
striving to become the best mentor possible. I’m doing my best to do the right
thing here - truly, I am - but I need
to know which one of us is the best. You claim it’s you. Be a man of honor and
prove it to me.
OLD MAN LOGAN: I got nothin’ to prove to you, jungle boy.
And honor ain’t about words, Kraven - it’s about actions. What kind of
honorable man challenges someone to a fight before they’ve even finished their
morning coffee?
PANEL THREE
Close-up of Kraven’s face as his expression turns from
friendly to determined.
KRAVEN: This isn’t optional, James. Either you accept my
challenge and we meet tonight under fair circumstances, or I’ll have to pursue
more… dramatic methods to get what I want.
PANEL FOUR
Logan is still ignoring Kraven as he casually flips through
the paper. Kraven continues to keep his gaze locked on Logan.
OLD MAN LOGAN: You’re a lot dumber than you look if you
think threatenin’ me is gonna work.
KRAVEN: Again, I have no desire to bring other people into
this. I am genuinely trying to become a better man, but if you will not humor
my request, then I’ll do what needs to be done to make it happen. Win or lose, you will never hear from me
again once the fight is over - I promise you that. The choice is yours, James.
PANEL FIVE
Logan finally
stares back at Kraven, clearly unamused.
PAGE THREE: THREE
PANELS
PANEL ONE
Logan puts the paper on the table and takes another sip of
coffee. Kraven remains leaning forward, eagerly awaiting Logan’s response.
OLD MAN LOGAN: Eh, what the hell. It’s been a long week and
tearing into you could feel pretty good. If teachin’ you a lesson in humility
tonight means I won’t ever see you again, then sure, I’m in. But are you really sure you want this, bub? This
ain’t like fighting with the wall-crawler. I ain’t gonna joke. I ain’t gonna
flip around. It’ll be me popping my claws and then you on the ground, wishin’
you stuck to playing around with the web-slinger.
PANEL TWO
Kraven’s face lights up with a grin.
KRAVEN: You know, we have a lot in common. We both love to
pretend we’re noble men, but deep down, we’re both nothing more than predators
that simply want to rip into something that deserves our bloodlust. You can
deny it all you wish and enjoy pretending you belong with heroes, but you know
how good it feels when you’re looking down at your defeated prey.
OLD MAN LOGAN: You talk too much.
PANEL THREE
Kraven slides a note across the table.
KRAVEN: Here are the details. You bring your adamantium
claws, I’ll bring my adamantium knives. No nets. No poisons. No traps. This
will be a fair fight and we’ll see who is truly the best.
OLD MAN LOGAN: Your funeral, bub.
KRAVEN: We shall see, James. We shall see...
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| Logan by Andrea Sorrentino & Marcelo Maiolo; Kraven by Chris Samnee & Matthew Wilson |
PAGE FOUR: THREE
PANELS
PANEL ONE
Close-up of Ana’s eyes as she has a focused expression.
ANA: You thought you could run, didn’t you?
PANEL TWO
Close-up of Ana’s sinister smile.
ANA: But there’s no escaping a Kravinoff.
PANEL THREE
Close-up of Ana’s eyes again, but this time a look of
bloodlust has taken over.
ANA: You’re nothing more than helpless prey to me… and now
it’s time for you to die.
PAGE FIVE: SIX PANELS
PANEL ONE
Ana’s standing in front of the TV in the Kravinoff living
room, furiously mashing away at the video game controller as she leans forward,
focused on the TV and determined to win in the fighting game. The game’s a nod
to Injustice: Gods Among Us - it’s called Justice: Heroes Among Us and features
characters who look similar to DC’s iconic heroes. The match is close - both
characters have low health. Ana’s character is “Mighty Millar” (looks similar
to Batman) and her opponent is “Legendary Lee” (looks like Superman).
SFX from the TV: Thwack! Thwack! Thud! Pok! Pow!
PANEL TWO
Close-up of the TV screen as Ana’s character get hit by an
uppercut, losing all of her character’s health.
SFX FROM THE TV: DEFEAT!
PANEL THREE
Close-up of Ana’s face as her expression goes blank.
PANEL FOUR
Close-up of Ana’s hands as she effortlessly crushes the
controller while gripping it.
PANEL FIVE
Ana’s livid while holding the broken controller and staring
at the TV which still says “DEFEAT!” across the screen.
ANA: GRRRR…
PANEL SIX
Ana opens up a nearby cabinet, revealing boxes and boxes of
extra video game controllers.
KRAVEN OFF-PANEL: Ana! Come to the training room!
PAGE SIX: FOUR PANELS
PANEL ONE
Ana angrily walks into the training room. Kraven - now
dressed in his costume - is grabbing his adamantium knives from the wall.
ANA: WHAT?
PANEL TWO
Kraven looks taken aback at his daughter’s sudden outburst.
KRAVEN: Excuse you?
PANEL THREE
Ana tries to collect herself - frustrated with enduring yet
another loss - as her father puts one of the blades on his belt and spins the other one.
ANA: I just…I’m just frustrated, father.
KRAVEN: Frustration is inevitable, Ana. How you deal with it
is entirely up to you.
PANEL FOUR
Kraven holds the adamantium blade and runs his finger along
its edge.
KRAVEN: You can let it cut into you and tear you apart as
you lose your focus. Or, you can wield it and let it motivate you to fix your
mistakes.
PAGE SEVEN: SIX
PANELS
PANEL ONE
Kraven places the second adamantium knife on his belt; Ana’s
interest is piqued.
KRAVEN: Tonight, I’m going to hunt the Wolverine.
ANA: Yes! Father, I have planned for this! What do you think
about -
PANEL TWO
KRAVEN: I am going
to hunt the Wolverine. You are not.
ANA: But father, I -
KRAVEN: You’re not ready. Did you learn nothing from earlier
today?
PANEL THREE
Kraven places his hand on Ana’s shoulder while she looks
disappointed.
ANA: You’re… you’re right. It’s just.. I know can help!
KRAVEN: This is not your hunt. In time, you will face the
challenges that you crave, but you must be patient. You’re far too rash to take
on such a dangerous hunt. If he stabs me, I will heal - you will not.
PANEL FOUR
Kraven smiles as he comforts his saddened daughter.
KRAVEN: How about this: If
I fail tonight - which I will not, of course - I will play your silly video
game with you.
PANEL FIVE
Ana’s expression lights up.
ANA: Good luck, father. I love you, but I hope you fail.
PANEL SIX
Ana hugs her father.
KRAVEN: I love you too, child.
PAGE EIGHT: FIVE
PANELS
PANEL ONE
Old Man Logan is walking around a wooded, dark and isolated
area of Central Park. He’s still wearing his jeans and plain shirt.
CAPTION: 12:30AM, CENTRAL PARK
PANEL TWO
Close-up of Old Man Logan’s nose as he sniffs the air.
PANEL THREE
Wide Shot of Old Man Logan as he looks at a tree in the
distance. It’s tough to see, but Kraven can be spotted hiding on one of the
branches.
OLD MAN LOGAN: Okay, let’s get this over with.
PANEL FOUR
Kraven leaps out of the tree, landing about 20 feet in front
of Old Man Logan.
KRAVEN: So glad you could make it, James.
PANEL FIVE
Close-up of Logan’s hand as he pops his adamantium claws in
the foreground.
SFX: SNIKT!
In the background, Kraven’s standing with his two adamantium
blades, ready to fight and with a giant smile on his face.CLICK HERE TO READ CHAPTER THREE
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| Old Man Logan by Andrea Sorrentino; Kraven by Chris Samnee & Matt Wilson |
Obviously, these characters are property of Marvel
Entertainment and this story is unofficial. I'm writing it purely for fun, and
hopefully you're having fun reading it.
I quite enjoyed this, it was a great set up for the big fight. I also really liked the homage to Injustice, as well as how you portrayed Kraven and Logans personality. Keep up the good work!
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Thank you so much! I'm trying to focus purely on character in this story, so it's great to hear you think I'm handling their personalities well. As for the big fight, I'm hoping it'll be worth the wait :)
DeleteMarvel just needs to go ahead and publish this...
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