He is the best at what he does… but he is not the only one. Throughout history and realities, Wolverine has had different versions that have made a difference in the decisive moments of the Marvel Universe.
By Giobany Arevalo Ruiz
James Howlett
First apparition: The Incredible Hulk #181, 1974
Creators: Len Wein, John Romita Sr. and Herb Trimpe
Canadian operative, X-Men, Avenger… The original Wolverine is a spectacular unstoppable force that uses his abilities of mutant regeneration, skeleton and Adamantium claws, to deliver justice at all costs! Without a doubt, the most famous Wolverine among the different versions of him.
Wolverine: Days of Future Past
First apparition: Uncanny X-Men #141, 1981
Creators: Chris Claremont and John Byrne
The mutants have been slaughtered, and the only way to change that terrible future for the Children of Atom is to travel to the present and prevent the assassination of Senator Robert Kelly. Among the surviving heroes is Logan, who must keep hope for the future alive while Kate Pryde tries to change the present.
Laura Kinney
First apparition: NYX #3, 2004
Creators: Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost
Christened X-23, this girl was literally “created” from stolen Wolverine DNA, to make her the perfect killing machine. Over time, Laura has joined different teams of heroes and fought alongside her “father of hers” in search of redemption and revenge.
Daken
First apparition: Wolverine Origins #11, 2007
Creators: Daniel Way and Steve Dillon
After the murder of Itsu, Logan’s pregnant partner, Logan thought his unborn child had suffered the same fate… but the baby survived. Over time, Daken became a ruthless warrior – with healing factor and retractable claws – with the goal of taking revenge on his father and spreading as much destruction as possible.
Old Man Logan
First apparition: Fantastic Four #558, 2008
Creators: Mark Millar and Steve McNiven
In this dystopian future, villains have taken control of the entire United States, and on a remote farm lives an old Logan who just wants to take care of his family and stay out of trouble. But the setbacks return in the form of a Hulk gang, who want the rent money, so Logan must choose whether he sticks his claws out again or keeps his head down. (Acquire this impressive story here).
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Wolverine: Public Enemy The Complete Collection. With a skeleton covered in Adamantium, mutant healing factor, and razor-sharp claws, Wolverine has long been the most dangerous member of the X-Men. But now, this deadly living weapon has changed sides! Wolverine becomes an agent of the ruthless ninja clan known as The Hand and is determined to fight his way against foes and friends alike, resulting in the death of one of the X-Men! By Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.
Old Man Logan. Fusing the dystopian superhero elements of the X-Men’s Days of Future Past, the futuristic wildscapes of Mad Max, and the tragic stories of Clint Eastwood’s archetypal Western heroes, Millar’s story places Wolverine at a crossroads between who wants to be and who he really is. By Mark Millar and Steve McNiven.
The Death of Wolverine. Logan is no stranger to death. He has killed thousands. He has seen companions, friends and lovers die. now, without his healing factor, the hero faces his own date with the scythe. By Charles Soule and Steve McNive.
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