Wolverine (character) facts for kids
Wolverine is a super cool superhero from the Marvel Comics universe. His real name is James Howlett, but most people know him as Logan. He's also sometimes called Weapon X. Wolverine is famous for his amazing healing powers and his sharp, retractable claws. He was created by Len Wein, Roy Thomas, and John Romita Sr..
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Who is Wolverine?
Wolverine is a mutant, which means he was born with special powers. His most famous powers are:
- Healing Factor: He can heal from almost any injury very quickly. This makes him super tough!
- Adamantium Claws: He has three sharp claws that come out from each hand. These claws are covered in a super strong metal called Adamantium.
- Super Senses: Wolverine has a great sense of smell and hearing, like an animal.
- Slow Aging: He ages very slowly, so he has lived for a long, long time.
Wolverine is often shown as a tough hero who fights for what's right. He has been a member of the X-Men, a team of mutant heroes who protect the world.
Wolverine's Story
Wolverine's past is a bit mysterious, but we know he has lived for many years. He was born in Canada in the late 1800s. His healing power helped him survive many dangerous situations.
He was part of a secret government program called Weapon X. This program bonded the super-strong metal Adamantium to his bones and claws. This made him even more powerful, but it was a very painful process.
Over the years, Wolverine has fought many villains and teamed up with many heroes. He is known for being a bit of a loner, but he deeply cares about his friends and teammates.
Wolverine's Family and Friends
Wolverine has a complicated "family" of friends and people he cares about. Some important people in his life include:
- Sabretooth: He is often shown as Wolverine's rival or brother.
- X-23: A young female clone of Logan, who also has claws and a healing factor. She sometimes uses the name Wolverine too!
- Jean Grey: A powerful mutant and a close friend of Wolverine from the X-Men.
- Jimmy Hudson: One of Wolverine's sons from another universe.
Wolverine in Movies
Wolverine is a very popular character, and he has appeared in many movies. Hugh Jackman played Wolverine in nine movies from 2000 to 2017. He became very well-known for this role. These movies helped make Wolverine even more famous around the world.
Images for kids
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Wolverine made his full debut in The Incredible Hulk #181 (Nov. 1974); cover art by Herb Trimpe with alterations by John Romita Sr.
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Carlos Pacheco sketching Wolverine at the 2013 Wizard World New York Experience
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X-23 as Wolverine on a variant cover of All-New Wolverine #6 (May 2016). Art by Emanuela Lupacchino.
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Depiction of Wolverine using his claws for the first time in Origin #2 (2001). Art by Andy Kubert and Richard Isanove.
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Wolverine's claws on the cover art for Wolverine: Weapon X #1 (June 2009). Art by Ron Garney.
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Wolverine: The End #1 cover
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Hugh Jackman portrays Wolverine in the X-Men film series.
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See also
In Spanish: Wolverine para niños
