5 Great Wolverine Moments That Defined The ‘10s

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Wolverine rose to fame in the 1980s, enjoyed a peak of popularity in the 1990s, and by the 2000s had become a major character throughout the entire Marvel Universe, not just in X-Men comics. He officially joined the Avengers and even led his own team in the 2008 X-Force series. He was finally reaching the level of icon that fans always believed he could. The 2010s saw him take on a significant role in both X-Men and Avengers comics, appearing in many team-ups and solo adventures. Marvel heavily promoted him as one of their biggest heroes throughout much of that decade, making the 2010s a particularly eventful period for the character.

The 2010s weren’t perfect for Wolverine – stories like Death of Wolverine, Wolverines, the Hunt for Wolverine miniseries, and Return of Wolverine weren’t very well-received. However, there were still many fantastic Wolverine moments during that decade. A few of these moments were truly exceptional and remain memorable. Here are five of the best, creating some of the most exciting stories in the hero’s history.

5) Laura Becoming Wolverine

X-23 first appeared in the early 2000s and quickly became connected to the X-Men. For a while, she remained a secondary character, appearing in less popular X-Men titles as a sort of ‘backup’ Wolverine. Everything changed with the Wolverines series – though not a critically acclaimed book – it led to her taking on the mantle of Wolverine. This led to her own solo comic series and a version of Wolverine’s classic costume, increasing her popularity. She proved to be a fantastic Wolverine, so much so that even after the original Wolverine returned, she was allowed to continue using the name. She offered a fresh take on the character, and it’s been successful ever since.

4) The Paul Cornell Run

Marvel secretly decided to kill off Wolverine – many believe this was to make way for promoting the Inhumans – and chose writer Paul Cornell to lead the story in Wolverine (Vol. 5) #1-13 and Wolverine (Vol. 6) #1-13. Over those 26 issues, Cornell focused on Logan losing his ability to heal and the consequences that followed, all while crafting a particularly memorable storyline with Sabretooth. Cornell’s writing perfectly captured Logan’s desperation and determination, reminding readers why he’s considered the best at what he does.

3) Uncanny X-Force

Fans really connected with Wolverine leading the X-Force, a mutant team focused on aggressive action. The Uncanny X-Force series was even more popular than the previous X-Force (Vol. 3), which is high praise. Wolverine secretly reassembled the team after being ordered to disband it, and the result was some of the best X-Men stories of the 2010s. The series explored Wolverine’s past, including his connection to the Weapon Plus program, and culminated in a storyline where his son, Daken, formed a new Brotherhood of Mutants to try and kill him. While centered on Wolverine, the book also showcased fantastic stories featuring characters like Psylocke, Deadpool, Fantomex, and Archangel, and it utilized Wolverine’s character exceptionally well.

2) Wolverine and the X-Men

The storyline X-Men: Schism dramatically reshaped the X-Men universe, pitting Wolverine and Cyclops against each other and dividing the mutant community. This led to Wolverine and the X-Men, a series that showcased Logan’s new school for mutants. Written by Jason Aaron (known for Wolverine: Weapon X/Wolverine) with art primarily by Chris Bachalo and Nick Bradshaw, this book blended different elements of Wolverine and X-Men stories, resulting in what many consider the best X-Men title of the decade. Unlike previous iterations that often focused on the hardships faced by mutants, Wolverine and the X-Men offered a refreshing take as a dynamic school story with memorable villains – particularly the revamped Hellfire Club Inner Circle, which fans would love to see return – cementing its place as an all-time classic.

1) Old Man Logan (Vol. 2)

Wolverine seemingly died in 2014, but Marvel quickly brought back a version of the character. Following the Secret Wars event, the popular ‘Old Man Logan’ appeared in the main Marvel universe, leading to a 50-issue Old Man Logan comic series. The first 24 issues, written by Jeff Lemire with art by Andrea Sorrentino (and others), were particularly strong, focusing on Logan confronting his troubled past. While the final 26 issues, by Ed Brisson with different artists, weren’t quite as good, they were still very enjoyable. Overall, the series showcased some of the best Wolverine stories ever told.

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2026-02-17 17:40