Wolverine

It's raining X-Men. Ever since Marvel acquired 21st Century Fox in 2019, the IP is slowly and surely making a grand return to the screens. From Patrick Stewart reviving Charles Xavier for a cameo in Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) to Hugh Jackman striking back in Shawn Levy's upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, it's X-Men galore on the big screen. But even the small screen isn't far behind, given the imminent release of X-Men '97, a direct follow-up to X-Men: The Animated Series from the…

From the fastball special to the resurrection powers of the Five on Krakoa, the concept of mutant powers combining in unexpected ways has fascinated X-Men stories for generations. Now, X-Men ‘97 is going back to the ‘90s for a continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, but it’s bringing with it a modern approach to action and its characters’ powers informed by that long fascination.Who Should Be The New Wolverine? io9 PicksWe’ve already seen some of X-Men ‘97's mutant combos—referred to in the comics as “mutant…

It’s time: Marvel is wiping the X-Men’s slate clean of the Krakoan era that’s been around since 2019. We’ve known this was coming for a while now (both in the comics and IRL), and after an ominous tease of the mutants rising from the ashes of their still ongoing war with Orchis, we now know what awaits them at the end. No island, three teams, and a return to the old days of fighting for acceptance by humans.Who Should Be The New Wolverine? io9 PicksAs revealed during Marvel SWSW panel this past Thursday, this new saga…

According to the New York Post interview with Joe Quesada, Wolverine was the worst smoking offender in comics. When the first "X-Men" film introduced the hero to thousands and thousands of new fans, the Marvel Comics decision-maker wanted to make sure one of its most recognizable heroes wasn't glorifying the act on the page. And Wolverine wasn't the only hero affected by the ban, as Gambit, Nick Fury, and The Thing, all characters who had been shown lighting up in the comics before, also kicked the habit.…

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It turns out Warner Bros. isn’t the only studio canceling its own releases. While there are no specifics on the level of that company’s ill-fated Batgirl or Coyote vs. Acme, it has been confirmed that Disney has also done some strategic “killing” of projects as part of a plan to get its profits back on track.We Rode the New Disney Coaster Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic RewindWe know this because, well, Disney CEO Bob Iger said it himself. “You have to kill things you no longer believe in, and that’s not easy in this…

In Looper's exclusive preview of "Weapon X-Men" #1, Marvel introduces readers to the five X-Men assembled by Jean Grey's Phoenix to stop Onslaught. The group consists of several familiar faces. The Wolverines include the one-handed Logan from Earth-295, from the "Age of Apocalypse," who has seen many of his fellow heroes die in his dystopian reality. An undead Wolverine from Earth-2149, aka the "Marvel Zombies" universe where a zombie contagion decimated the planet, is also a recruit. A schlubby Wolverine…

The only major war brewing in the superhero sphere this year is simply Marvel Studios versus a general sense of apathy, but 2025 will be home to a comic book film battle of the likes cinema hasn’t seen for years. That July will play host to both Superman: Legacy, the first chapter in the shiny, new DCU, and The Fantastic Four, easily the most anticipated MCU release behind Deadpool 3 (more on that in a moment). Who knows who will win that war, but James Gunn has arguably won the opening salvo… Superman: Legacy group…

Posted in: Comics, Comics Publishers, Current News, Marvel Comics, X-Men | Tagged: comicspro, Deadpool And WolverineRyan North and Javier Garrón have a new comic book crossover, Weapon X-Traction, running across eight Marvel comics this summer.Article Summary Marvel announces 'Weapon X-Traction', a crossover starring Deadpool & Wolverine. Ryan North and Javier Garrón spearhead the eight-part comic event. The series debuts in 'Incredible Hulk' #14, with no added cost per issue. Set to align with…

Superhero movies are in a weird place right now, especially at Marvel’s house of ideas. Even as recent films struggle to land with audiences like the surefire hits of old, the studio is ready to look ahead with the heightened interest in what’s on the horizon. But part of that horizon includes navigating the murky waters around the next Avengers movie.Ant-man’s Director on *That* End Credits SceneThe Hollywood Reporter writes—as part of a larger piece examining Marvel’s current trials and tribulations, from the lackluster…