James Howlett, more commonly referred to as Logan, is a formidable mutant with retractable adamantium claws and regenerative abilities operating under the alias Wolverine, who failed both his teammates, the X-Men, and his world, sending him into a depressive spiral. He was taken from his universe by Deadpool in the latter's attempt to replace his own reality's Wolverine, though the two were banished to the Void by Mr. Paradox's rogue faction of Time Variance Authority agents. Wolverine and Deadpool formed an initially very uneasy alliance to try and escape the Void, which they did with the aid of the Resistance. Now together as friends, the pair was able to stop Paradox's plan to destroy Deadpool's timeline and eliminate Cassandra Nova to save the entire Multiverse, eventually allowing Logan to come to better terms with his past mistakes and live peacefully in Wade Wilson's universe.
Logan was a Canadian-born mutant who developed a regenerative healing factor as well as retractable claws, and eventually, adamantium was fused onto his bones during an intensely painful and brutal experiment. Due to his healing factor, he had lived for over two hundred years, and over the years, he had many violent encounters and eventually became something of an alcoholic and a recluse.
He often allied with the X-Men, Charles Xavier's team of mutant superheroes, and became known as Wolverine. All his teammates whom he befriended, including Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm and Beast, offered Logan the Wolverine Suit and begged him to wear it to be part of the team, though he rejected it and called their own outfits ridiculous in an effort to have them not think he wanted to be there.[2]
"Scott used to beg me to wear it. So did Jean, Storm, Beast... All of them. They wanted me to be part of the team, but I wouldn't. Told them they all looked fuckin' ridiculous. I mean, I couldn't have 'em thinking I wanted to be there. And then one day while I was off on my own, the humans came. They went mutant hunting." "I can guess the rest." "No, no, let me say it, I... I need to say it. By the time I stumbled home, shit-faced from the bar, it was too late. They were dead."
One day, a drunken Logan returned to the X-Mansion to find that, while he was gone, humans who had hated and feared mutant-kind orchestrated a surprise attack on the X-Mansion, resulting in all the other X-Men and numerous mutants being murdered. Due to Logan's absence during the attack, he took the blame for their deaths upon himself and went on a violent rampage, killing those who were and were not involved in the slaughtering of his teammates. By the time he calmed down and regained his senses, the X-Men name had been tarnished and Logan was shunned by society for his actions, resulting in him growing into a state of heavy depression. He began wearing the Wolverine Suit at all times underneath his regular clothes, as it was the only memento of his teammates and actions.[2]
By a bar's counter, Logan was given another drink by a bartender who eagerly wanted him gone. Logan was approached by Deadpool, also known as Wade Wilson, a person who claimed to know him and to need him for his world. Questioned by the bartender if they are going to fuck or fight, Logan did not react to the insult, much to Deadpool's surprise. Remarking that any other Wolverine would have hurt him by now and that he had little time, Deadpool raised Logan up from his seat, to which Logan responding by popping his claws. His claws had grown miniscule, as Deadpool sarcastically noted before putting a gun to Logan's head. Logan simply laughed, drinking a whole bottle of whiskey while holding the gun for Deadpool to watch before collapsing to the floor.
An unconscious Logan was taken into the Time Variance Authority Office through a Timedoor only dressed in his suit, falling on the floor yet hearing Deadpool and Time Variance Authority agent Mr. Paradox's conversation about the impossibility of replacing what is known as an "Anchor Being," which was Deadpool's timeline's own Wolverine and Deadpool's actions do to so. Logan eventually rose up and was welcomed into the Marvel Cinematic Universe by Deadpool, albeit at a "low point." Deadpool went on to threaten Paradox by alerting his bosses, only to find out that they do not know. Logan was confused to see Deadpool pruned by a Time Stick, which he was as well in his attempt to harm Paradox.[2]
Wolverine approached an awakening Deadpool in a barren wasteland, stabbing him with his fully-grown claws and lifting him up high when questioning where they were. Deadpool, giving a witty remark instead of an answer, caused Wolverine to throw him on his knee. Deadpool, stating how his world is doomed if they do not confront Paradox, insulted Wolverine for his deeds back in his own world when he said he did not care. Offended, Wolverine stabbed Deadpool in his back, only for Deadpool to shoot him in both of his sides when he flipped behind him and brought him to the ground. Wolverine thrusted his head back and threw him against the pruned 20th Century Fox logo.
In a standoff, Wolverine prepared his claws before charging at Deadpool while dodging his bullets. Once he was out of them, Deadpool used his katanas and "baby knife" to stab Wolverine, these items being pierced through Wolverine's body. Wolverine was halted from decapitating Deadpool with the promise of having the TVA fix his world if they cooperate. Their attention was called to a cloaked figure, Johnny Storm, whom alerted them of an approaching team of someone's henchmen. This included a Variant of Sabretooth, who challenged Wolverine. Deadpool spruced Wolverine up from the fight they had for the moment people have been waiting decades for. Telling Deadpool to shut up, Wolverine charged towards Sabretooth, beheading him with his claws. Despite their efforts, Wolverine, Deadpool and Storm, who failed to fight Pyro as the Human Torch, were captured and taken to a compound. Wolverine and Deadpool were informed by Storm of the Void's basics; facing Alioth or working for "her," and about a Resistance with a hideout in the Borderlands.[2]
"If there's a chance they know how to get out of here, we find them and make those TVA fuckers fix my shit like you fucking promised." "I smell quest."
Arriving at the compound, Wolverine and Deadpool saw a balded figure resembling Charles Xavier exit Giant-Man's skull. Wolverine debunked the person being Xavier, yet not believing that she was Xavier's pruned twin Cassandra Nova. Upon freeing them, Deadpool twisted Johnny Storm's words about Nova. With her telepathic powers, Nova skinned Storm alive, and Wolverine faulted Deadpool for it. Though Deadpool proceeded to ask for Nova's help, Nova sought for an alliance with Wolverine, given their backstories and pruning. Going on to talk about her Xavier, she asked Wolverine if his also made him feel "safe." Replying that mutants are never safe, Wolverine attacked Nova and was sunk into the ground. After Nova uncovered Deadpool's memories by phasing her hand through his head, Wolverine stabbed her from behind, though he was simply pushed back. Upon Alioth's approach, Wolverine enabled a nearby metal suit's rocket boot to fly away, with Deadpool latching onto him.
Wolverine and Deadpool landed on a cliff, Deadpool forcing his baby knife out of Wolverine's buttocks. Wolverine instigated a rule; only he talks, despite Deadpool doubting the rule. Wolverine planned to get back to Paradox by finding the Resistance Storm mentioned earlier, enlist their help with their escape and threaten the TVA into fixing his world. Wolverine then spotted a diner from afar, in which he would search for anything with alcohol in it. Sitting by an unmasked Wilson, Logan questioned the few spots of hair stapled on his head. Wilson replied that he wore a toupee that nobody knew of, causing Logan to snicker and to assure him that everybody knew. Wilson then asked for his backstory before a third act flashback would explain it, Logan telling him to go fuck himself. Wilson talked about how his version of the Wolverine was regarded as a hero, "theX-Man," only for Logan to say he was not in his own.
Continuing their travels to the Borderlands, Wolverine asked Deadpool what exactly happened to his Wolverine; Deadpool detailing his sacrifice to save his young clone named X-23. Deadpool went on to tell him that, per Blind Al, pain teaches people who they are, with Wolverine only remarking Blind Al's name. The two were met by a dog that "Nicepool," a member of the hostile Deadpool Corps that ran after the dog, named Mary Puppins, otherwise known as Dogpool. Wolverine asked Nicepool for directions to the Borderlands, and Nicepool told them to head towards the west and offered them the Old BetsyHonda Odyssey to travel in.[2]
"You're a fucking joke. No wonder the Avengers didn't take you. Or the X-Men, and they'll take fuckin' anyone. I mean, you are a ridiculous, immature, half-wit moron. I have never met a sadder, more attention-starved, jabbering little prick in my entire life. And that says a lot 'cause I've been alive for more than two hundred fucking years."
On their way to the Hero Hideout, Wolverine constantly told Deadpool to quit talking about his suit and doing the gestures he made. Wolverine was questioned what the first thing he will do "if" his world is fixed, prompting Wolverine to abruptly step on the Old Betsy's brakes. Coming to the conclusion that Deadpool was lying the whole time and that he had no idea if the TVA could "fix" his world, Wolverine stabbed Deadpool in his leg. Deadpool yelped, exclaiming that he made an "educated wish" as he needed Wolverine to save his friends back in Earth-10005. Wolverine hinged on his mention of an "educated wish," delivering a prolonged and especially insulting speech to upset Deadpool. He left Deadpool speechless until the latter stated that he would fight him, which Wolverine scoffed at. He was, however, punched in the face. Wolverine punched back, engaging in a duel inside the car.
The two fought for several hours until they both got tired and were driven to the Hero Hideout in their sleep. Deadpool awakened while a drunk Logan chugged down a bottle of beer he found. Upon the introductions of Elektra, Blade and Gambit, Wolverine's bottle, belonging to Gambit, was shattered by the owner's playing card. Wolverine simply threw the broken bottle away in exchange for another. Deadpool asked by whom they were brought to the hideout, leading to X-23's introduction, Logan's alternate daughter whom called herself Laura. Deadpool also learned of the Resistance's fallen teammates, which included Johnny Storm. While Deadpool assured them he was still thriving, Logan believed that he had been in utter pain where he was still alive. Nonetheless, Deadpool gets the Resistance on board with fighting for their home universes by making Cassandra Nova help them escape the Void by planting Juggernaut's helmet onto her head. Logan told them they were all goners.
That night, Wolverine sat by a fire outside the hideout and was joined by Laura, who told him she noticed he shared the same mannerisms as the Logan she knew. Despite her stating he was a good man, Logan was convinced he was not, telling Laura of his many wrongdoings that got many people, such as the X-Men, killed. Logan refused joining the Resistance, heading for Cassandra Nova's Lair by sunup, and told Laura that they have got the wrong guy. Laura stated that he always was the "wrong guy."[2]
"I know your brother. As much I wanna fucking kill you, every bone in my body wants to fucking kill you! He would not let me stand here and watch you die. Take your hands off. This is for him. This is for Charles."
The Resistance barged through Cassandra Nova's Lair the next day, Wolverine exiting out of the Old Betsy's trunk, standing in front of the car alongside the team. Wolverine and Deadpool fought a couple of Cassandra Nova's Henchmen before charging towards Cassandra Nova herself, Nova flicking Deadpool away to face Wolverine. Wolverine tried to attack Nova, but had his claws forced into the floor. Nova then infiltrated Wolverine's mind, meeting Logan walking by the graves of those Logan had killed. Logan told Nova that the cause was his neglect of the X-Men's distress call, prompting his murderous rampage. He admitted that he only wished to be the man that he was in Xavier's eyes and freedom, which Nova promised him. Wolverine revealed that he played her, Deadpool putting on Juggernaut's helmet on Nova's head. Nova, after revealing that the helmet limited her powers, was shot by Pyro, whom Wolverine punched unconscious. Wolverine urged Deadpool to take the helmet off before she died, for Xavier's sake. Upon removing it himself, Nova used a Doctor StrangeVariant's Sling Ring to open an Inter-Dimensional Portal to Earth-10005, Wolverine and Deadpool leaping through before Alioth came again.
Wolverine and Deadpool crash-landed upon the Kia Carnival Deadpool's friend Peter Wisdom was selling to the Chipman family at Drive Max. One of the children recognized Wolverine, Deadpool joking that Walt Disney Studios is going to have Hugh Jackman portraying him till he becomes ninety years old. Wolverine and Deadpool subsequently left.[2]
Wolverine and Deadpool confronted Paradox at the entrance to the subway where he was guarding the Time Ripper, only for a second portal to open behind them, with Pyro emerging from it and trying to warn Paradox before being killed by Nova. Nova then delved into Paradox's mind, discovered the Time Ripper and decided to use it for her own gain, before telekinetically pushing the two mutants back into a foot cream establishment.
Upon recovering, the duo saw Dogpool and Nicepool exit the portal, but Logan subsequently smelled a large number of Deadpool's scents also coming from the Void. As the Deadpool Corps came to the streets in full force, Wade forced Wolverine to hold Dogpool while he tried to reason his other variants working for Nova. The alternate Deadpools didn't listen to reason and started shooting in the crowd. Hiding behind a car to escape the bullets, Wolverine accused Deadpool of having used Nicepool as a human shield, the latter proving to be devoid of healing factor. Deadpool tried to reach a donut stand under the pretext that there were surgical kits, but Wolverine had already understood that Deadpool just wanted to use Nicepool as a human shield again. Following Nicepool's head exploding, Wolverine used Dogpool to dissuade the Deadpools from shooting him while he joined his Deadpool behind the stand. The duo briefly ranted about Nicepool's fate, with Deadpool taking the opportunity to retrieve his golden guns, then asked Wolverine if he was ready to fight, to which Wolverine responded that he was totally ready to kill hundreds of Deadpool Variants.
Facing the Deadpool Corps, Wolverine put on his hidden mask, much to the astonishment of Deadpool, who thought that he kept the mask for special occasions, and Wolverine replied that he mainly puts it on for killing mostly. Gun and claws out, Wolverine and Deadpool rushed at the variants and quickly massacred most of them in a bloody manner while taking wounds themselves that did not stop them. They are briefly pushed back but quickly regain their initial upper hand and eliminate the last Deadpools inside a bus, before practically exiting through the rear window, Wolverine landing but Deadpool missing on his side. As soon as they noticed Babypool laughing at them, they watched their victims regenerate afterwards, then were surrounded by them. Suddenly, Peter Wisdom joined the scene, the Deadpool Corps having recognized him since they also had a Peter in their universe, completely diverted their attention to him, so Wolverine and Deadpool took advantage of the inattention to enter the subway.[2]
"You got a whole world to get back to. I got nothing. Give me this." "Hey. I waited a long time for this team-up. Y'know something? You're the bestWolverine."
Entering the subway station, Wolverine and Deadpool met Paradox, distressed over Cassandra Nova's plan to destroy all universes except the Void. Wolverine asked him how to shut the Time Ripper down, forcing Paradox onto the control panel when he said he did not know. Deadpool remarked on the intimidation his mask exuded, comparing it to Batman's. Paradox explained that the Time Ripper was fed by matter and anti-matter feeds, and Nova was redirecting the Time Ripper's power to exterminate every timeline. The only way to destroy the Time Ripper was to create a circuit between the two feeds, although whoever created the circuit would be atomized, despite the duo's regenerative healing factors.
Approaching the feeds' chamber below, Wolverine halted Deadpool to repeat Paradox's words on the inevitability of a sacrifice. Deadpool decided that he would be the circuit because he brought Wolverine into the mess and lied to his face. Wolverine echoed Deadpool's mention of an "educated wish," stating that it must be him, seeing as Deadpool had a world to get back to while he did not. Wolverine opened the chamber's door but was pushed outside by Deadpool, who sacrificed himself instead. With one feed in hand, Deadpool reached for the other as Wolverine tried to barge through the door. With time running out and Deadpool not being able to reach the second feed, Wolverine managed to break through the door and grab the second feed in his claws, grabbing Deadpool's hand with his and effectively creating the circuit. The energy from the feeds caused the part of his suit that covered his upper body to explode, exposing his abs. Wolverine reminisced about his past and the person he had become as he screamed until the Time Ripper exploded, killing Nova in the process.
When Paradox's boss, Hunter B-15, appeared on the scene, he tried to make it seem like he did nothing wrong and that Wolverine and Deadpool had sacrificed themselves, but his lie was revealed when the duo exited the chamber unharmed. Logan handed his mask to Ralph, who stared blindingly at his pecs, which Deadpool covered up with a TVA jacket. Deadpool explained that they survived thanks to the power of a Deadpool and a Wolverine listening to Madonna's "Like a Prayer". Despite the reckless actions of Deadpool, bringing an Omega-level mutant into his timeline, B-15 showed Logan and Deadpool that the Earth-10005 timeline was growing back, advising them to rest before they'd be called. Deadpool joked that Logan would be portrayed by Hugh Jackman until the latter turned ninety. Besides asking for the Resistance to be returned to their home universes, Deadpool also requested for Logan's actions back in his world to be undone. However, B-15 declined the latter request, as Logan became a better man due to his experiences in his universe. Deadpool invited him to get food, something Wolverine agreed to.[2]
While eating shawarma with Deadpool, Dogpool came up to them, leading Deadpool to adopt her as his pet. When asked what'd he do now, Logan stated he was unsure what to do now in this new world, though stated he would figure something out. As Logan was leaving, Deadpool stopped him and invited him to his apartment. He was introduced to Blind Al and hung out with Wilson's friends. Noticing Deadpool staring at his ex-girlfriend Vanessa Carlysle, he instructed him to give him Dogpool so that Wilson could talk to Vanessa while he spoke with Laura.[2]
Personality[]
"You remind me of him. Angry, drunk, mean." "Sounds like quite the guy." "I wasn't finished... showed up when it mattered the most, couldn't help it."
Depressed, alcoholic and easily irritated, this Variant of Wolverine is described by Mr. Paradox of the Time Variance Authority as being "the worst." Due to his fault in the deaths of his X-Men teammates and the desecration of the legacy of the mutants in his timeline, he is widely regarded by those in his world and in the TVA as a failure. This Wolverine himself fell into a depressive spiral after this disastrous incident, wasting his days in pubs and increasingly hostile to anyone who goes near him, especially those who openly mentioned his past. When Deadpool provoked him of his past in the Void, Wolverine reacted strongly by immediately fighting him. Wolverine, particularly, can also be very rude and vulgar when irritated, as seen when he fired continuous insults and foul language at Deadpool, chastising him for attempting to save an entire universe when he could not even save one relationship. This shows that he can be quite inconsiderate when insulting others, hurting their feelings.
In reality, this Wolverine is deeply haunted, and regrets having made the decision to leave the X-Men alone. Gradually, he has lost the will to live and find another purpose, as shown when he willingly put his forehead on Deadpool's pistols, reflecting that he sees death as a way that can finally put him at peace. Wolverine also indulged himself in harmful habits such as heavy drinking so that he can nullify his senses to forget the trauma and pain from the past.
This Wolverine on the surface is unsociable and hard-to-reach, as shown when he did not want to associate himself with the X-Men and his unwillingness to wear the team suit. But beneath the aloof front and the neglect to his friends, this Wolverine deeply loved and missed his teammates, as he wore the Wolverine suit under normal clothes as a constant reminder of them, and when he expressed remorse over not properly showing his love and compassion for his teammates when they were still alive. In fact, the reason why Wolverine agreed to forming an alliance with Deadpool initially, albeit reluctantly, was that Deadpool promised him that he could change the past and bring back his teammates. This highlights his regret of the decision of not showing his true emotions to his friends in the past.
After the tragedy that occurred in his home universe, Wolverine became incredibly pessimistic and even more reluctant to join teams. Being at fault for the deaths of his former teammates, he is afraid that more acquaintances meant that he would eventually harm more people, and thus when Deadpool and the Resistance members were planning their attack on Nova’s compound, Wolverine merely stood by and drank alcohol, while disapproving their plans as a suicide mission. This attitude changed when he had a brief talk with his alternate self's daughter, X-23, in the woods that night, who persuaded him that even her father was not the right person initially. This inspired Wolverine to search for his new purpose in life, so that he can amend his past wrongdoings. Wolverine eventually joined the Resistance in the attack on Nova the next morning, and fully embraced his identity as an X-Man when Nova attempted to persuade him to unleash his beastly self in the Void.
Although he agreed to work with Deadpool to escape the Void and reach Paradox, Wolverine, who maintains a serious no-nonsense attitude, was very annoyed with his partner’s enthusiasm and antics when working with him. As such, Wolverine often reprimanded Deadpool or threatened to use brute force to shut him up. Initially, Wolverine only agreed to join because Deadpool promised him he would change his past, bringing Logan's X-Men friends back to life. He even expressed in multiple occasions that he did not care about Deadpool's universe, and he just wanted to save his own. As their adventures progress, however, a sense of mutual respect grew between the duo, and Wolverine opted to sacrifice himself to destroy the Time Ripper, knowing full well that he would die. Eventually, Wolverine had come to terms with his dark past and is willing to die for another person's universe. Wolverine, who started off as a reluctant partner acting out of his own selfish desire to change his past, ended up being a selfless hero for another universe. It is this reconciliation with the selfishness and his self-redemption that led him to becoming the new "anchor being" of Deadpool's timeline, showing that he has indeed become worthy. After the conflict with Cassandra Nova, Logan stayed in Deadpool's universe, having come to terms with his grief, and is last seen enjoying his new life with Deadpool and his friends.
Mutant Physiology: As a mutant, Logan possesses various paranormal traits, his specific mutation granting him animalistic characteristics such as advanced senses, heightened instincts and retractable bone claws, as well as superhuman physical attributes and regenerative capabilities that render him nearly immortal.
Logan has demonstrated many great feats of strength, effortlessly lifting Deadpool into the air and hurling him through concrete barriers. He was able to ram a minivan with his bare body with such force to trigger its airbags and send it backwards. He also was able to deform and break down a metal blast door with his bare hands.
Superhuman Durability: A combination of his healing factor and adamantium coated skeleton allows Logan to recover quickly from any damage without long-lasting, debilitating effects. This ability extends to his internal organs such as his liver, allowing him to drink copious amounts of alcohol and rubbing alcohol and merely becoming slightly intoxicated from its alcoholic content. Logan was also submerged in the soil for an extended period of time by Cassandra Nova and emerged harmlessly.
Superhuman Agility: Logan possesses enhanced agility beyond the capability of an ordinary human being. He is able to pounce and dodge attacks with little effort.
Superhuman Stamina: Logan's healing factor provides him with some immunity to fatigue as a result of physical exertion. He was able to fight with Deadpool while enduring numerous injuries for hours before succumbing to exhaustion.
Logan is able to effortlessly dodge melee attacks at a greater rate of success than a normal human being.
Enhanced Senses: Logan possess enhanced mutant senses, particularly, a keen sense of smell. While in the Void, Logan was able to smell Sabretooth's presence and detected the presence of food in an abandoned diner hundreds of meters away. While on Earth-10005, Logan was able to detect hundreds of Deadpool variants before they came out of an Inter-Dimensional Portal.
Regenerative Healing Factor: Logan does not suffer from long-term effects of many injuries. Stab wounds, impalement, gunshot wounds, burns and even matter-antimatter annihilation are little to no threat to him as he will heal with no lingering signs in mere seconds.
Longevity: A byproduct of his healing factor, Logan's aging process has been decelerated. He has lived since the early 19th century, noting to be over two hundred years old, he still possesses the overall look, health, and vitality of a man in his prime.
Retractable Claws: Logan has a pair of three, 12-inch retractable adamantium coated claws in each forearm which extend between each of his fingers' knuckles.
Psychic Resistance: Logan was able to resist the telepathic effects of Cassandra Nova, being able to simultaneously see his memories and the real world and distracting her for long enough to be subdued by Deadpool.
Master Combatant: Logan is a fiercely skilled fighter with decades of experience. He overpowered and nearly decapitated Deadpool, who served in the Special Forces. While he is very aggressive in a fight, he can also strategize to counter specific opponents; when he first fought Deadpool, he used his claws to slash his Desert Eagles to force him to fight at a closer distance. When Deadpool trapped his claws with his swords, he simply retracted his claws to free himself and continue his assault. In their second fight, Logan and a now serious Deadpool fought for several hours with no victor emerging. Logan also swiftly defeated and killed Sabretooth.
Master Acrobat: With his agility, Wolverine has proven to be very skilled at fighting in mid-air and used it to land devastating attacks, as seen in the raid on Nova's headquarters.
Equipment[]
"He's actually wearing a costume like he's not embarrassed to be in a superhero movie for once."
Wolverine Suit: Once he joined the X-Men, Logan was given a yellow and blue suit by Cyclops. Logan admitted that Cyclops would usually have to beg Logan to wear the suit whenever the X-Men would go on missions. As a result of the death of the X-Men, Logan began wearing the suit under his civilian clothes everywhere he went, as a reminder of how he was not there to help his teammates when they needed him the most. Following his second fight with Deadpool, the sleeves and shoulder pads of the suit were torn off, and later, the top half was blown off by the energies given off by the matter and anti-matter columns powering the Time Ripper.
Facilities[]
X-Mansion: When he would ally with the X-Men, Logan would often be at the X-Mansion. He was off on his own once without regard for his teammates, unbeknownst of a surprise attack that had happened on the mansion while he was away.
Hero Hideout: When unconscious, Wolverine was brought to the Resistance's hideout in the Borderlands, where he would become affiliated with the aforementioned team.
In the comics, James Howlett is an anti-heroic mutant who joined the X-Men despite his brutal and ruthless methods to have justice done, though he is at his core a good person and has been part of other superhero teams such as the Fantastic Four or the Avengers.
While Jennifer Walters searches for new jobs on a blog site in the episode Superhuman Law, a headline for an article about a sighting of a man who had recently fought in a bar brawl and sported metal claws can be seen.
The appearance of Wolverine's suit in Deadpool & Wolverine marks the first time the character has been depicted with a design faithful to the comics in live-action. The suit's aesthetics specifically derive from the character's appearance in Astonishing X-Men (2004-08) by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday.
In 2015, Hugh Jackman stated that he planned to retire from playing Wolverine in 2017 with Logan, which was developed as Jackman's final outing as the character.[4] However, Ryan Reynolds often approached him to return for the role one more time so they could make a Wolverine-Deadpool crossover, as Jackman had enjoyed the first Deadpool film. Around 2022, Jackman finally decided to call Reynolds during a family road trip just as Reynolds prepared to meet with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige to discuss Deadpool & Wolverine, which led to Jackman joining the project to reprise his role as Wolverine for one more film.[5] Jackman initially retired because he felt the role was too demanding around 2013, but since 2017, he had had a break from it and done other things like dance or stage shows, making him find it really fun to return as Wolverine.[6]
Upon announcing the film, Reynolds and Jackman quickly assured fans that despite Jackman's early promise to retire from Wolverine, Deadpool & Wolverine will not retcon the emotional events of Logan, claiming that the former film takes place before the latter's 2029 setting;[7] Jackman even reached out to Logan writer-director James Mangold to inform him that their film would not be contradicted in any ways, as he felt it was important to preserve the finality of Logan.[8] Feige was actually nervous over seeing Jackman back in the role and he advised him to not come back to "undo" the ending of Logan, but accepted Jackman's insistence after a long drive to return once he pointed out that the Wolverine he would play wouldn't be exactly the same Logan one.[9] In order for Wolverine to return, Jackman said that Marvel Studios came up with a plot device to move around the timelines and not mess the continuity of Fox's films.[10]
Hugh Jackman's diet to develop the right physique for Deadpool & Wolverine involved him consuming eight thousand calories per day.[12] Jackman acknowledged this process as the hardest part of returning as Wolverine, as he had to eat like five or six meals every day because his body type is naturally skinny.[13]
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