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The superhero's swansong

Wolverine's journey comes to an end with 'Logan', but not before captivating the audience

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Kakoli Chakraborty
There’s a running gag on the internet about popular superheroes, such as Batman and Superman, having had a lot of actors play them on the silver screen in  recent years, but there has been only one Wolverine — Hugh Jackman. 

Logan, directed by James Mangold, is the closing chapter of the Wolverine series. Jackman reprises his role as the titular Logan, also known as Wolverine. But don’t expect to see the same mutant as seen in Wolverine (2013). Logan is about the ageing Wolverine, who seeks solace in alcohol and drugs. 

The film is set in 2029, when Logan is