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From 2005 to 2022, Idw Publishing held the "Transformers" comic license. When it was announced they were losing the license, fans felt uncertain; "Transformers" had been in Idw's hands for so long, so why not stay the course?

Change can be a great thing, though, and new "Transformers" publisher Skybound Entertainment is already making the most of the Robots in Disguise. Skybound's foremost publishing initiative is the "Energon Universe" — a setting combining "Transformers," "G.I. Joe," and Kirkman's original science-fiction title "Void Rivals." The ongoing "Transformers" comic written by Daniel Warren Johnson kicked off this new universe and remains its crown jewel so far.

"Transformers" #1, published on October 4, 2023, was the best-selling comic issue of that year; it's currently gone to 10th printing. Since it began, "Transformers" has only fallen out of the top 10 best-selling comic series once. This past month of October...

X-Men: From the Ashes was a bold move by Marvel Comics. Putting things back to the way they were after years of prosperity for mutants wasn’t something X-Men fans looked forward to. The Krakoan Age was the first time that mutants seemed happy. Sure, there was a lot to criticize, but it was a young nation trying to figure things out. Krakoa didn’t come into its own until it was in the White Hot Room (read X-Men: Forever No. 4 and Uncanny X-Men No.700 for that story).

So what do you do if you’re Marvel Comics? You get an epic creative team that reminds comic book readers that nothing stops Marvel’s Mightiest Mutants. That team is historically phenomenal writer Gail Simone (Batgirl and Deadpool) and brilliant artist David Marquez (Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man and All-New X-Men) to create Uncanny X-Men. And, if that isn’t enough, you bring...

Gail Simone and David Marquez's run on "Uncanny X-Men" has been a mix of the old and new. The core cast is five familiar X-Men: Rogue, Gambit, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Jubilee.

After the fall of mutant homeland Krakoa earlier this year, the five have regrouped in Gambit's home state of Louisiana. Unsure what purpose the X-Men even have anymore, Rogue has taken on a leadership role. In fact, she has to, because four young mutants recently showed up on the X-Men's doorstep. The "Outliers" are on the run from a terrifying new villain called the Hag. Flashbacks have shown that the Hag has some history with Professor X, but her existence is news to Xavier's students and readers. The result has been an X-Men story with flourishes of Southern Gothic horror.

Marvel has shared an exclusive preview of "Uncanny X-Men" #5 with /Film. This will wrap up Simone and Marquez's first story arc,...

As always, things are going from bad to worse for the X-Men. Thanks to the Orchis terrorist group (and likely Marvel Comics editorial pressure), the mutant homeland of Krakoa is no more and mutants are displaced people scattered across the globe. One faction, led by Cyclops and Magneto, has set up a refugee colony in Alaska; residents include Beast, Psylocke, Juggernaut, Magik, Temper, and Quentin Quire. Together, these mutants make up the cast of "X-Men" by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman.

While Stegman's art carries on from '90s X-Men superstar artist Jim Lee, MacKay is pulling from Grant Morrison's "New X-Men." The driving arc of "X-Men," so far, is Cyclops and co. discovering several newly "activated" mutants who are getting powers into adulthood, well past when they should — because their X-Genes are unnatural. Meaning, someone is turning humans into mutants.

This calls back to Morrison's villains the U-Men,...

Of the year’s three major comic book adaptations, Deadpool & Wolverine is the only one to truly meet expectations, winning over both fans and critics and becoming the second-highest-grossing film of the year.

Meanwhile, Joker 2 missed the mark with audiences, and although Venom 3 might earn a solid box office return and some fan approval, critics have already been less than enthusiastic.

An official art book from ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ has just been released, packed with concept art, sketches, and behind-the-scenes materials. One of the highlights is an unused variant design for Wolverine, which we’re excited to reveal here.

As you may recall, Deadpool & Wolverine was a crossover marvel, packed with alternate versions of popular Marvel characters making both major and minor appearances.

This Easter egg-filled spectacle thrilled fans, who saw it as a true gift. We’ve already covered many of these Easter eggs in detail,...

Among the three major comic book adaptations coming out this year, Deadpool & Wolverine is actually the only one that fulfilled its expectations as both the fans and critics were satisfied with the final product.

It also became the second highest-earning film of the year. the sequel to Joker failed, and Venom 3 will probably earn some money and gain the sympathy of viewers, but the critics have panned it.

Namely, as it has been confirmed, the official art book from the movie has been released, containing concept art, sketches, and previously unseen materials from the production of the movie. One of these sketches shows an unused variant of Wolverine, which we are going to present to you here.

As you probably remember, Deadpool & Wolverine was a crossover marvel, with many alternative versions of numerous Marvel characters appearing in the movie in bigger or smaller roles.

This was a delight for the fans,...

The Art of Deadpool and Wolverine book is now available, and Marvel Studios concept artist Andy Park has shared his scrapped design for yet another Logan variant that didn't make the final cut of the movie.

The Merc With a Mouth encounters several alternate reality version of Wolverine in one of the film's most memorable sequences, including Age of Apocalypse Wolvie, Patch, the Cavillrine (Man of Steel star Henry Cavill), and others. Now, Park has revealed that a take on the mutant hero from Uncanny X-Men #268 was also considered.

There's a good chance long-time X-Men fans will recognize this design, as the issue is significant for featuring a flashback to Logan's first ever meeting with Captain America.

"The Art of Deadpool and Wolverine is officially out," Park captioned his post. "More Wolverine variant concept designs I did for the film. This one was from one of my favorite Uncanny X-Men...

The winners of this year's Harvey Awards—which have been recognizing outstanding achievements in various comics-related categories since 1988—were announced over the weekend. The Best Manga category had a bunch of tough competition in it, and Ryoko Kui's Delicious in Dungeon manga came out on top. Five inductees were also recently announced for the Hall of Fame, including Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. The other inductees were illustrator Arthur Adams ( Uncanny X-Men ), comic author Larry Hama ( G.I. Joe ), artist and writer Sergio Aragonés ( Groo the Wanderer ) and comic artist John Buscema ( The Avengers ). Yen Press, which publishes the English edition of the Delicious in Dungeon manga, celebrated the news on its official X (formerly Twitter) account. Here's the full list of nominees in the Best Manga category: The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren, translated by Ajani Oloye (Yen Press) Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama, translated by Stephen Kohler...

Late manga author Akira Toriyama, known for creating iconic works like Dragon Ball, Sand Land, and Dr. Slump, has been inducted into the prestigious Harvey Awards Hall of Fame.

The announcement was made ahead of the Harvey Awards ceremony, which is set to take place at New York Comic Con on Friday, Oct 18, 2024.

The mangaka, who passed away earlier in 2024, joins Arthur Adams, the acclaimed Marvel artist behind Uncanny X-Men and Excalibur; Sergio Aragones, a longtime contributor to Mad magazine and creator of Groo the Wanderer; John Buscema, the late Marvel artist known for his work during the 1960s to 1980s; and Larry Hama, the writer and artist who helped build the G.I. Joe universe.

In 2021, Rumiko Takahashi, the author of Inuyasha, Ranma 1/2, Urusei Yatsura and other popular works, was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Toriyama’s Dragon Ball remains one of the most influential and widely recognized series,...

Every new comic book this writer read this week was perfect. David Pepose's Space Ghost No. 6 continued the development of our heroes while maintaining the action that the fans love. Matthew Rosenberg's DC vs Vampires: World War V ended with a cliffhanger and explained who the miracle vampire baby’s mother may be.

Sadly, because the standard of comics this week were so high, not all of them could make the Top 5 best of the week. Here they are starting with the best.

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Exceptional X-Men No. 2Writer: Eve EwingArtist: Carmen Carnero

Kitty Pryde continues to be put in situations to help mutants. She may not want to be a hero, teacher, or role model for the next generation of mutants, but she can’t leave them in their time of need. In Exceptional X-Men No. 2, she...

For the mutants in the Marvel Universe, the “X” once represented hope and unity. Two lines, crossing together. Inspired by the dream of Charles Xavier of mutantkind and mankind coexisting, the X-Men reinforced this, incorporating the letter into their name as if to say “We will protect the futures of man and mutant alike, no compromise.”

It was a hopeful dream, born of good and evil ideas that represented parallels to our world, such as the fight for civil rights. This was no more apparent than how Xavier and rival Magneto compared to real-life civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X.

But this is a different time. This is a different era.

A divided future for the X-Men

Following the end of the Krakoa era of X-Men comics, this "Raid on Graymalkin" storyline within the “From the Ashes” crossover splits the team based on...

Marvel's X-Men relaunch, "From The Ashes," has definitely felt like playing the hits next to the X-Men's previous, revolutionary Krakoa era. Still, some of those hits have a very nice sound. One of them is "Uncanny X-Men" by writer Gail Simone and artist David Marquez.

"Uncanny X-Men" is set in Louisiana and true to its setting is a Marvel comic with a twinge of Southern Gothic. Simone picked the perfect X-Men cast for her superheroes-as-people style (especially her decision to anchor the series around the headstrong and sassy Rogue) and for Marquez's lovely art. But not all is well in the Bayou.

Issue #3 of "Uncanny X-Men" ended with Wolverine about to face a new dangerous villain — the Hag — alone, and Rogue sensing Logan was in danger. Now, Marvel has shared an exclusive preview of the opening pages to "Uncanny X-Men" #4 with /Film. The preview synopsis for the issue...

Sales numbers tracked worldwide, at stores selling American comic books during the month of September 2024, rank Marvel Comics "Wolverine #1 as Number 1:

Top 10 Comic Books September 2024

1Wolverine #1 Marvel Comics2 Uncanny X-Men #2 Marvel Comics

3 Ultimate Spider-Man #9

4 Exceptional X-Men #1 Marvel Comics

5 Ultimates #4 Marvel Comics

6  Batman #152 (Absolute Power) DC Comics

7  X-Men #4 Marvel Comics

8 DC All-In Special #1 (One-Shot) DC Comics 

9 Uncanny X-Men #3 Marvel Comics

10 Absolute Power #3 (Of 4)

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The X-Men usually have the best ongoing series in Marvel Comics. After the Fall of X, comic book fans wondered if Marvel’s Mightiest Mutants would continue to their legendary run. So far, it’s been just as good as the Krakoan era. It’s different, but the heart of the X-Men is still there.

These five X-titles prove this and they also happen to be the best of them in September of 2024.

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Exceptional X-Men No. 1 (best of the month)Writer: Eve EwingArtist: Carmen Carnero

Kitty Pryde wanted to live a normal life. She works at a bar, attempts to date, and plays with her roommate’s dog. Shocking to no one, Kitty jumps back into action when she sees a young mutant in danger. This leads to her having the first smile since the last Hellfire Gala.

The Krakoa era of "X-Men" comics saw the mutants of the world build a new homeland on a South Pacific island. The X-Men and their kind went from being feared and hunted to a global superpower, with all the security (and compromises) such a nation takes. To quote Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) in "Goodfellas" — "And now it's all over."

The Krakoan age wrapped earlier in 2024 and the relaunched X-Men line, "From The Ashes," sees mutants again divided and scattered across the globe. One of the stronger series of this new era, so far, is "Uncanny X-Men" (launched in July 2024). Written by the legendary Gail Simone and drawn by David Marquez, the book stars some vagabond ex-x-Men slumming it in Gambit's home state of Louisiana. "Uncanny" is the book most in-tune with how "X-Men" readers are feeling post-Krakoa; they had everything they dreamed of and lost it, so now what's to fight for?...

The X-Men's new era is fully underway, and starting this December, we'll get to experience an epic crossover between two of its three flagship titles in "Raid on Graymalkin."

Left broken and scattered in the wake of Krakoa, the X-Men have since regrouped into distinct teams of their own. In Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman’s X-Men, Cyclops leads a squad of hardened mutant soldiers out of an abandoned Sentinel factory in Alaska.

Meanwhile, in Gail Simone and David Marquez’s Uncanny X-Men, Rogue attempts to build a new home with her chosen X-family along with a handful of new students down in Louisiana. Their different approaches to the X-Men’s mission erupts into a tense standoff when a plan of action is needed to take down Graymalkin Prison, formerly Xavier’s Institute.

The X-Men’s school has been transformed into a brutal penitentiary for mutants by the callous Dr.

And while the MCU is currently focused on the return of Robert Downey Jr. in the role of Victor Von Doom, one of Marvel’s biggest villains, Marvel’s comics are continuing on their own path as the storylines we love to follow are being continued, and these stories and characters are being evolved further, which is going to be the focus of this report as well.

The story we are going to focus on comes from the upcoming new series focused on one of the most prominent X-Men members – Rogue. Namely, Marvel is starting a new series titled Rogue: Savage Land, which will see the legendary Mutant return to Savage Land.

However, the new series – written by Tim Seeley – will explore another interesting aspect, which is a very controversial one. Namely, the series will reexamine the relationship between Rogue and Magneto, which is one of the most controversial romances...

This January, brace yourselves for jungle action, untamed romance, and more in the pages of Marvel Comics' Rogue: The Savage Land.

First announced by Polygon, we've learned that the series will be written by Tim Seeley (Venom War: Wolverine) and illustrated by new artist sensation and Marvel Art Atelier winner Zulema Lavina in her Marvel Comics debut.

The five-issue limited series promises to take fans back to Chris Claremont and Jim Lee's legendary Uncanny X-Men #269 and #274-275 where Rogue embarked on a wild journey in the Savage Land, began her passionate relationship with Magneto, and sported her now iconic Savage Land look.

It’s a pivotal chapter in Rogue’s history, and at long last, it's said we'll get to experience the whole story.

Here's the official description for Rogue: The Savage Land #1:

The X-Man called Rogue has always been a survivor, but without her mutant powers she...

This was one of the most balanced five comic book picks of the week. Image, Marvel, DC, and Dynamite Comics were all represented this week. Each of this week’s issues had a great story, furthered their storylines, and helped enhance their respective characters, too.

But which ones truly stood out? Let’s get right to it with the best comic book of the week.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles No. 2Writer: Jason AaronArtist: Rafael Albuquerque

The first issue of Jason Aaron's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had Raphael in prison. Towards the end, he’s attacked by the Foot. No. 2 showed Megastar Michelangelo in Tokyo having the same problem.

After defeating the Foot Clan, Raphael comes to help Mikey. Instead of greeting his brother with open arms, Mikey attacks him. He was upset that his brothers left him...

Sales numbers tracked worldwide, at stores selling American comic books during the month of August 2024, rank Marvel Comics "Uncanny X-Men #1 as Number 1:

Top 10 Comic Books August 2024

1Uncanny X-Men #1 Marvel Comics2 Ultimate Spider-Man #8 Marvel Comics

3 X-Men #2

4 Batman (Absolute Power) #151 DC Comics

5  Venom War #1 Marvel Comics

6 Ultimates #3 Marvel Comics

7  Absolute Power #2 (Of 4) DC Comics

8Transformers #11 Image Comics 

9 Spider-Man: Black Suit & Blood #1 Marvel Comics

10 Wolverine: Revenge #1 Marvel Comics

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To me, my Pinball Wizards! The Stern Pinball company is mixing it up with mutants for its new Uncanny X-Men pinball machine, featuring many of Charles Xavier’s best warriors for mutantkind in a time-warping trip filled with Sentinels, Danger Room traps, and high-risk scenarios for the Children of the Atom to overcome!

According to Stern’s official Uncanny X-Men pinball machine press release:

Stern‘s new The Uncanny X-Men pinball games feature Wolverine, Professor X, Cyclops, Storm, Colossus, Beast, Rogue, Gambit, Nightcrawler, Jean Grey, Bishop, Kitty Pryde, and Magneto, along with a supporting cast of allies and foes. The adventure takes players to familiar X-Men locations, including the Danger Room, Beast’s Lab, the X-Mansion, and Genosha. Players will also interact with fabled X-Men devices like Cerebro and the X-Jet.

The Uncanny X-Men playfield is a unique pinball layout that features an array of new crossing shots and...

This November, the West Coast is the best coast to be on as Earth's Mightiest Heroes reopen operations in sunny California. Playing out in the pages of writer Gerry Duggan and artist Danny Kim's new West Coast Avengers comic, this reunion drops right in time for the iconic title's 40th anniversary.

The series will feature a stacked lineup of A-List heroes including Iron Man, War Machine, Spider-Woman, Firestar, and a mysteriously redeemed Ultron.

Today, you can check out an all-new cover for the debut issue by best-selling cover artist, Stanley "Artgerm" Lau. Also available as a virgin variant cover, Artgerm's latest piece spotlights Firestar who makes her grand return to the Avengers following her buzzworthy stint in the X-Men family of titles.

Firestar, whose real name is Angelica "Angel" Jones, first appeared in the animated Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends and made her comic debut a few years...

Chris Claremont wrote the X-Men comics from 1975 to 1991, but he could've — and would've — gone even longer. Marvel Editor Bob Harras, though, was giving more and more power to artist Jim Lee, to the point Claremont was basically just writing the dialogue for Lee's stories. After building the X-Men from the ground-up and spending a decade-plus with the characters, having his comic hijacked like that had to sting. Thus, Claremont departed after "Uncanny X-Men" #279. He's returned to the X-Men several times since, but the last stories of his unbroken run were the first three issues of the relaunched 1991 comic simply titled "X-Men."

Had Claremont stayed on, he had plans for stories at least up to "Uncanny X-Men" #300. He was building up to an arc where the malevolent psychic the Shadow King manipulates man and mutant kinds into all-out war. Claremont also wanted to permanently write out, if not kill, Professor X...

When Marvel Comics announced that Gail Simone (Batgirl and Deadpool) would be Uncanny X-Men’s newest writer, fans rejoiced. She’s one of the greatest comic book writers ever, and in this series she's joined by all-star artist David Marquez (Justice League and Batman/Superman). This makes for an incredible creative team and the right way to promote a new Uncanny X-Men series.

We knew that the team would consist of Rogue as the leader, along with Gambit, Wolverine, Jubilee, and Nightcrawler, and we also knew that the world still hated and feared mutants. We weren’t aware who the first villains would be. That's revealed in the first issue of Uncanny X-Men.

Not only are they devious, and dangerous, but they'll remind the forgetful how amazing the X-Men are when defeated. Here's a look at what they did that makes them important and deadly.

Dr. Warden Ellis...

Marvel superheroes have had some memorable last moments on film. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) affirming one last time "I am Iron Man" before annihilating Thanos with a finger snap in "Avengers: Endgame." "Logan" has Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) dying a peaceful death with his heart in his hands, finally knowing the last answer all people receive: "So this is what it feels like." Remy LeBeau, currently deceased after the shocking "X-Men '97" episode "Remember It," stopped the completion of a mutant genocide by detonating the Sentinel that skewered him, giving his life with one last boast: "The name's Gambit — remember it!"

But while a handful of superheroes have died in the movies, many more have in the comics. Since the 1992 event "The Death of Superman," it's pretty much become a right of passage for any Marvel or DC character deemed important enough to receive a headlining death and then resurrection.

Early on in Deadpool and Wolverine, Wade Wilson encounters several Logan variants when he's searching the Multiverse for an "anchor being" replacement, and we're treated to a montage that undoubtedly had X-Men comics fans reaching for their special sock.

In addition to the likes of "Cavillrine," Old Man Logan, and Age of Apocalypse Wolverine, The Merc With a Mouth drops in on brown-suit Logan about to throw down with the Hulk, and an awesome recreation of the cover of Uncanny X-Men #251 with Wolvie "crucified" while surrounded by skulls.

Now, director Shawn Levy has shared a first official look at the latter via storyboards and behind-the-scenes photos.

Check out the shots below, along with some new posts from Hugh Jackman.

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It was May 22, 2023. Day 1 of filming Deadpool and Wolverine. I remember clearly. The opportunity to visit Logan in a whole new world.

Picking the best five comic books of the week wasn't easy. David Pepose's Space Ghost No. 4 was the best issue of the series; it was the first time Space Ghost, Jan, and Jace met real opposition and the issue ended with a cliffhanger which felt like a major turning point in the series. Scarlett (written by Kelly Thompson with art by Marco Ferrari) was so good it felt cinematic - and it was proof that they were the perfect people to create this series. It was also tough not putting Batman No. 151 on here. This was a crucial point in DC Comics' crossover Absolute Power.

Unfortunately, only five can make the list. Here are the best of the week with minimum spoilers.

Uncanny X-Men No. 1 (pick of the week)Writer: Gail SimoneArtist: David Marquez

I picked this comic book as my prediction for the best of the week and it exceeded my expectations.

It’s the first week of the month and DC, Marvel, and Image Comics don't disappoint with their new releases. X-Men: From the Ashes drops another No. 1, DC's Absolute Power continues to affect heroes and villains across the universe, and another tie-in to the Energon Universe is being published.

Since these are only some of the great comic book issues being released, let's dive into all of what we can expect this week (and let's get right into it with the pick of the week!).

Uncanny X-Men No. 1 (pick of the week)Writer: Gail SimoneArtist: David Marquez

I’ve been waiting for this issue since it was announced. Writer Gail Simone is responsible for classic stories for characters like Deadpool and Batgirl. Uncanny X-Men will be another feather in her ever-growing classics hat.

She's taking well-known X-Men such as Rogue, Gambit, Jubilee, Nightcrawler, and Wolverine, leading them into new adventures.

Bruce Wayne, famously known as Batman, is one of the most iconic superheroes ever, with his adventures spanning various media adaptations. Fans frequently compare him to other characters to debate whether he could defeat them, often considering his renowned “prep time.”

In contrast, Conan the Barbarian, a beloved pulp character created by Robert E. Howard, first appeared in a short story for Weird Tales. For decades, Conan has been a prominent figure in fantasy and action genres, renowned for his extraordinary strength.

Recently, comic book writer Gail Simone turned to her Twitter followers to settle the debate: who is stronger, Conan or Batman? The results are now in, and we also have an intriguing perspective from our friend Ashley Land of ScreenRant, which offers a fresh take on the discussion.

As mentioned, comic book author Gail Simone, currently writing Uncanny X-Men, conducted a X poll asking fans to decide who...

We all know that Bruce Wayne is best known by his alter ego, Batman. The Dark Knight of Gotham City is certainly one of the most famous superheroes ever, and his adventures have also been adapted in other media. This is why fans often compare him to other characters to determine whether he could defeat them or not, especially in light of his (in)famous “prep time.”

On the other hand, we have Conan the Barbarian, a popular pulp character created by Robert E. Howard, who debuted in a short story for Weird Tales. He has been one of the most popular fantasy and action characters for decades now, and he is known for his superhuman strength.

Recently, comic book writer Gail Simone asked her fans on Twitter to settle the debate – who is stronger, Conan or Batman? The results are in, and we also have an interesting personal opinion...

Deadpool & Wolverine introduced several different versions of Logan in the span of a few short minutes. Fans witnessed some of the most iconic versions from the comics come to life and also showed one of the most highly anticipated cameos in the film. The film even introduced its own, new versions of the character that were perfect in the most Deadpool way possible.

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine | Marvel Studios

However, since the scene was so short, many may have missed the key details that made these characters so significant and beloved. On that note, here is every variant of Logan that appeared in the film.

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1. Short King Wolverine

Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in X-Men: The Last Stand | 20th Century Fox

Ironically, the first version of Logan that we are introduced to after years of anticipation was a dig at the comic version of the character.

As expected, “Deadpool & Wolverine” was full of cameos, but glimpses at many Wolverine variants likely warmed comic book fans’ hearts the most.

Early in the movie, Deadpool steals a universe-hopping device from the Tva and sets out to find a Wolverine to serve as a new Anchor Being for his dying timeline. Doing so means the Merc with a Mouth comes across a handful of variants showcasing Wolverine’s comic book history.

Deadpool shouts “cue the montage!” as he jumps from one universe to the next, encountering comic-accurate Wolverine, fan-cast Wolverine and even recreations of the most iconic X-Men comic covers.

The moments come quick as he cuts from one universe to the next, but here’s what you need to know about the different Wolverine variants Deadpool meets in the film.

Old Man Logan

Old Man Logan is the variant seen sitting on a porch wearing a cowboy...

Spoilers for "Deadpool & Wolverine" ahead.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" has advertised itself as a multiverse adventure. It is a movie that bridges the 20th Century Fox "X-Men" movie franchise with the Marvel Cinematic Universe -- not that you need to be a Marvel super-fan to enjoy "Deadpool & Wolverine." Since there's only so many different worlds one can visit in two hours, the film has a montage of Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) jumping from universe to universe and meeting many different Wolverines.

One of the Wolverines he finds is in dire straits, crucified on a Saint Andrew's cross in an apocalyptic landscape. X-fans might recognize the image from the cover of "Uncanny X-Men" #251 ("Fever Dream"), drawn by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green.

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Silvestri is a prolific "X-Men" artist; he drew most of writer Chris Claremont's final stretch on the title during the 1980s, and then "Here Comes Tomorrow,...

This article is the best at what it does, but what it does is spoil Deadpool & Wolverine.

When it comes to the big screen, there’s only one Wolverine and his name is Hugh Jackman. After Dougray Scott stuck shooting Mission: Impossible II for longer than anticipated and had to drop out of playing Logan in 2000’s X-Men, Jackman has owned the part. Not even a noble and beloved death in Logan can put a stop to Jackman’s reign as cinema’s premiere Canucklehead, as he dons the goofy mask and yellow duds in full for Deadpool & Wolverine.

But while Deadpool & Wolverine does further delay the inevitable recasting of Logan for the MCU, it also gives viewers a look at different types of Wolverine. Sure, these are all still Hugh Jackman—save, of course, for the one played by Henry Cavill—but at least there’s some more flavor.

Deadpool & Wolverine is finally playing in theaters and, if you've seen the movie, then you'll know that it's 2 hours of sheer awesomeness...along with a non-stop cavalcade of Easter Eggs, references, and cameos. 

Some pay homage to the comics, while others are tied to both the MCU and the wider Marvel Universe on screen. It's clear this movie was made by fans for fans but there are some deep-cut references we'd imagine even the most die-hard devotees might have missed. 

And, for anyone without an encyclopedic knowledge of these characters - and even the history of some actors - we appreciate it's not always easy to keep up. Don't worry, though, as we've got you covered with our latest deep dive into the movie.

You can check out Deadpool & Wolverine's biggest and best Easter Eggs by clicking the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.

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Deadpool & Wolverine Stuns Fans with First Cinematic Avengers vs. X-Men Preview - Main Image

Out of Deadpool and Wolverine's roster of cameos, fans were hoping to see a potential appearance from the Earth's Mightiest Heroes. In this case, the threequel teased a particular sequence that brought an iconic comic book scenario to life on the big screen!

Content Spoilers: This article contains Major Spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine, so proceed with caution.

Deadpool & Wolverine Montage Teases An Avengers vs. X-Men Clash

On the Merc with the Mouth's exploration by jumping through the hoops of the Marvel Multiverse, he encounters one particular canon comic book scene that involves the Avengers vs. the X-Men.

Marvel fans would be surprised to know that Chris Evans is not the only original Avenger who graced the big screens with his cameo, but even everyone's favorite giant green hero, the Hulk.

During Deadpool's multiverse-hopping skit,...

Aside from Logan (Hugh Jackman) himself, "Deadpool & Wolverine" looks to be bringing back many mutant characters from 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" films. Among them is Sabretooth/Victor Creed, Wolverine's nemesis, played once more by Tyler Mane as in the 2000 "X-Men" movie. These two are eternal rivals, but why?

Chronologically, the last we saw of Sabretooth was Cyclops (James Marsden) blasting him off the Statue of Liberty. Production-wise, Creed appeared in the 2009 prequel "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (played by Liev Schreiber instead of Mane). The movie looked to fill in the (many) gaps in Logan's backstory, such as why he and Sabretooth had a blood feud.

The movie mashes up three comic stories: 1989's "Wolverine" Volume 2 issue #10 (where it's revealed Sabretooth murdered Logan's lover Silver Fox), Barry Windsor-Smith's 1991 "Weapon X" (which revealed how Wolverine got his adamantium skeleton and claws), and Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert's 2001 "Origin" (which revealed...

Marvel’s mutants have just lost their best chance at unity and self-determination. They’ve been betrayed, beaten, and scattered back into the world, far from their sovereign nation of Krakoa. For oncoming Uncanny X-Men writer Gail Simone, the thing these mutants need is some sexual healing.

“I love that Rogue and Gambit are central to it because their romance is super hot,” Simone tells Den of Geek when we chat with her in an exclusive interview. In fact, she wants you to feel all kinds of things when you pick up her new X-book. “If you’re familiar with my writing at all, you know that I really am fan of the roller coaster of emotion that we can get out of these stories. You’re gonna laugh, you’re gonna cry, you’re gonna be horrified, you’re gonna feel horny, I hope. I want readers to feel these emotions throughout the story.

Next month, industry superstars Gail Simone and David Marquez bring the X-Men home in a new run of Marvel Comics' flagship Uncanny X-Men series.

In the wake of the island nation of Krakoa's fall and Professor X's imprisonment, Rogue takes on the responsibility of leader by reuniting a core team of X-Men. It's a new era for one of the most groundbreaking titles in comic book history, and today, you can get a sneak peek at what's to come in a newly released Uncanny X-Men #1 trailer.

That features never-before-seen artwork, while we also have a lettered preview. The new artwork spotlights the issue's breathtaking opening battle against Sadurang in Mexico City; as for the trailer, it shows the team settling into their new home in New Orleans and a glimpse at the Outliers, the four mutants who will inspire Rogue and the others to keep Xavier's dream alive.

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The mutant landscape of the Marvel Universe has changed dramatically in recent months.

With the fall of Krakoa, the new "From the Ashes" era is on the horizon - home to new team books and solo series, each embracing different missions and methods to survive a world that fears them now more than ever.

Harkening back to classic X-Men storytelling while embracing the franchise's modern evolution, "From the Ashes" is an exciting fresh start for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

This September will see the launch of titles like Exceptional X-Men, Dazzler, and Wolverine, but this new wave of titles will start arriving in comic book stores next month.

Today, we have a look ahead to the fall with details and cover art for September's "From the Ashes" X-Men comics; it's going to be a monumental month with key revelations and debuts, including the return of Nightcrawler...

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This X-Men article contains major spoilers for the Krakoa era comics.

Evolution. Mutation. Change.

These concepts have always been at the heart of the X-Men story. Even the fairly straightforward Silver Age adventures by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby made in the 1960s positioned mutants as the next stage in human evolution. Yet, rarely has the franchise made a leap as pronounced as it did in 2019, when writer Jonathan Hickman came on board to radically alter all of Marvel’s mutants with the game-changing House of X/Powers of X event books.

Five years later, with the release of X-Men #35, which is also the 700th issue of Uncanny X-Men as a whole, the Krakoa era has come to an end. The next era of X-Men books, From the Ashes, kicks off this summer and will see Marvel’s Merry Mutants returning to a world that hates and fears them. While...

Is the X-Men Comics Relaunch Testing Heroes and Rosters for Future MCU Appearances? - Main Image

Marvel is bringing back its band of merry mutants in X-Men: From the Ashes starting this July 2024, testing out new rosters and storylines for comic books as the mutants deal with the aftermath of the fall of their island nation, Krakoa.

Coming hot on the heels of the acclaimed run of X-Men ‘97, this new era of X-Men in the comics may also inspire future appearances, especially since a second season of the animated series and plans for a big-screen MCU debut are both in the works.

In X-Men, Cyclops leads Beast, Magneto, Psylocke, Kid Omega, Temper, Magik, and Juggernaut from their new base in Alaska to identify and combat new threats to mutantkind. From New Orleans, mutant renegades Rogue, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Gambit, and Jubilee team up in Uncanny X-Men, reminiscent of the classic Blue Team,...

“You break the rules and become a hero,” Wanda Maximoff tells Stephen Strange at the start of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. “I do it and I become the enemy… doesn’t seem fair.”

That line from should confuse some viewers. After all, such rule breaking didn’t occur in 2016’s Doctor Strange, to which Multiverse of Madness is a sequel. It happened in Avengers: Infinity War. And Wanda’s rule-breaking happened in WandaVision. During the drive to Avengers: Endgame, this type of comprehensive world-building was a feature and not a bug of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But it’s become a distraction for some fans, which is why Marvel has rebranded its divisions, into Marvel Film, Marvel Television, and Marvel Animation.

According to Marvel streaming head Brad Winderbaum (via Variety), the rebrand addresses a problem among fans. “There was a lot of pressure post-Avengers: Endgame on...

"Deadpool and Wolverine" — which is due out on July 26, 2024 — will mark Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine after a seven year hiatus. (I remember vividly when 2017's "Logan" was supposed to be his final bow.)

Ever since superhero movies have become Marvel and DC's biggest cultural footprints, the comics have had the mandate to follow their lead. The adaptations point the direction of the source material, not the other way around.

Take how, in the 2010s, Marvel relegated the X-Men from the top shelf to the dustbin because 20th Century Fox owned the mutants' movie rights. Once Marvel's parent company Disney acquired Fox (and the X-Men with it) in 2019, the X-Men were raised back up. "Deadpool and Wolverine" is the greatest culmination of that merger yet, with the film's trailers suggesting the Merc with a Mouth is entering the MCU full-throttle — and bringing the rest of Fox's Marvel films along with him.

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As Marvel True Believers will tell you, writer Al Ewing’s style is a fascinating synthesis of six different comics traditions. He has all of the bombast of Jack Kirby at his Kirbyest, the taste for the occult of Grant Morrison, the unrestrained imagination of Jim Starlin, the visual language of Alan Davis mixed with Christopher Priest, and the methodical formalism of Jonathan Hickman.

Ewing started his career on 2000 Ad books before quickly finding himself in the Marvel stable. After a multiverse-redefining run on Ultimates and giving Bruce Banner’s world a fresh coat of paint in Immortal Hulk, Ewing joined the X-Office to write several books, including X-Men Red and Resurrection of Magneto. Now, as Marvel prepares to release X-Men #35, the milestone 700th issue of Uncanny X-Men that...

Earlier this month, a pretty wild rumour started doing the rounds online suggesting Marvel Studios wants Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to play Apocalypse in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

An X-Men reboot - hopefully titled "Uncanny X-Men" - will be released after Avengers: Secret Wars, but is the pro wrestler turned Hollywood A-Lister a good fit for the MCU? It's no secret that he attempted to exert creative control over the DC Extended Universe after attempting to turn it into the "DJ Extended Universe" with Black Adam!

That won't fly with Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige, but if The Rock is willing to play ball, then he could make for a suitably formidable En Sabah Nur in a future live-action X-Men movie.

In some new fan art, we get an idea of what he'll look like as the villainous Apocalypse and, honestly, it works. We still don't know how old the X-Men themselves will be,...

Spoilers Ahead for X-Men ’97 Episode 10 – Tolerance Is Extinction – Part 3

X-Men ’97 dropped its final episode, titled Tolerance is Extinction – Part 3, and fans unanimously agree that the series is one of the best outings from Marvel in recent times. The jaw-dropping climax has many satisfying arcs while leaving fans with certain cliffhangers. One of the most anticipated arcs for the next season will be the relationship between the Avengers and the Mutants.

X-Men ’97 introduces the Magneto Protocols in the season finale episode (via Marvel Animation)

In the final episode, President Kelly initiates the Magneto Protocols which sends missiles into Asteroid M to destroy it with the X-Men in it despite protests from Cap. The protocol was earlier thrown into the conversation between the President and Cyclops in Episode 9.

What are Magneto Protocols In Marvel Comics?

Magneto Protocols are a set of satellites in the comics meant as defensive measures...

Wolverine is the only superhero to have a movie titled after his real name, 2017's "Logan," which we at /Film named the best "X-Men" movie. Somehow, I don't expect we'll ever be getting a Superman movie called "Clark" or a Batman film titled "Bruce." Wolverine's past is shrouded in mystery though; even he doesn't remember most of it. Is "Logan" even his real name? Yes — but it's complicated.

Wolverine was introduced without much context in 1974's "Incredible Hulk" #180 (by Len Wein and Herb Trimpe) when the Hulk makes his way to Canada and tangles with the local hero. Nothing was said about Wolverine's life outside his yellow costume, or if he even had one. When Wein was tasked with rebooting the X-Men in 1975, he reused Wolverine as part of the new line-up; since his introduction was so vague, it was easy to rewrite Wolverine into a mutant. Still, Wolverine remained mysterious,...

Spoilers for "X-Men '97" to follow.

"I am trying to be better," proclaimed Magneto — "Please... do not make me let you down." He was speaking to a small United Nations panel, but addressing humanity as a whole. So, of course, mankind again forced his iron (controlling) fist.

As of episode 9, "Tolerance Is Extinction Part 2," Magneto is once more an antagonist to the X-Men (I won't say "bad guy"). He puts on his old red outfit, complete with the telepathy-blocking helmet. Regrettably, I don't think we'll be seeing Magneto back in the opening credits team line-up anytime soon, if ever again.

This heel U-turn is far from unmotivated, though. The season's Big Bad, Bastion, orchestrated the genocide of mutant nation Genosha and intends to build a future where human/Sentinel hybrids rule enslaved mutants. Magneto is a Holocaust survivor (a tragic backstory that "X-Men '97" has maintained). He's always refused to...

Even if you’ve never read a single X-Men comic book in your life, you probably still know some of the big stories. The Dark Phoenix Saga, in which Jean Grey gets possessed by a world-destroying entity of unspeakable power. Days of Future Past, in which an X-Man from the future comes to the present to prevent the unthinkable. Weapon X, in which Wolverine is transformed into a killing machine.

These stories get told and retold in movies, cartoon shows, and video games, and with good reason. They’re among the best superhero stories ever written. But they’re hardly the only good stories in X-Men history. The team has existed since 1963, and while they didn’t hit their stride until writer Chris Claremont took over in 1974, that still leaves decades worth of complex, complicated issues to unravel.

But it need not be so complicated. If you want to get...