It’s Officially the End of an Era for Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’
Marvel Comics has released the fifth and final issue of *Wonder Man* Vol. 4, wrapping up writer Gerry Duggan's run on the character earlier this year. The comic arrives alongside the hit Disney+ series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, which reintroduced Simon Williams to mainstream audiences with a satirical take on Hollywood and superhero film-making, earning a Season 2 renewal and an Emmy nomination. Together, the show and this concluding comic run mark a significant moment for a character who has featured in Marvel's comics since the 1960s but only recently became a genuine breakout star.
The five-issue run has followed Simon Williams as he claws his way back to heroism, only to be framed for murder by an old cellmate, begin a romance with Hellcat, and confront the villain Spot as he threatens Los Angeles. In the final issue, a new preview shows Simon confronting his crooked agent, Matthew Walters, mid-flight over the disappearance of associate Rudolph Chancellor, ultimately uncovering that Walters' reckless NFT investments led him down a path of embezzlement and murder.
- Marvel's *Wonder Man* Vol. 4 concludes with issue #5, ending Gerry Duggan's run.
- Comic ties into the acclaimed Disney+ series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
- Final issue reveals agent Matthew Walters' NFT-fuelled crimes against Simon Williams.