Wolverine’s Greatest Foe Is Back for Blood

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In the latest edition of “Wolverine,” we see that the character truly lives up to his reputation as the best at what he does. The narrative begins by introducing a new adversary called Adamantine, challenging everything readers thought they knew about adamantium. It also reintroduces classic enemies such as Cyber, Lady Deathstrike, Donald Pierce, and Romulus. In Wolverine #400, we witness a significant shift in Wolverine’s backstory – his mother, Elizabeth Howlett, who was believed to be dead, is miraculously still alive. This revelation sets Wolverine on a quest to find her, leading him into confrontations with Harpoon and Vertigo, two of Mister Sinister’s Marauders. Eventually, he uncovers the person holding his mother, none other than his longtime nemesis Sabretooth. This brings Wolverine back to the Howlett Estate where he spent his childhood, a century ago, all in an attempt to rescue his mother from the hands of her most painful adversary over the years.

The intense rivalry between Wolverine and Sabretooth is one of Marvel’s most notable. Since the “Mutant Massacre” X-Men saga in the ’80s, they have been attempting to outdo each other in causing harm, shedding light on their longstanding animosity that spans decades. Sabretooth not only plays a significant role in Wolverine’s past but also that of the X-Men. However, his reappearance is quite unexpected. The “Sabretooth War” marked the end of the Krakoa Era for Wolverine, placing him against his age-old adversary. This return could hint at various possibilities, and we’ll explore them further.

“Sabretooth War” Seemed to Put an End to Wolverine and Sabretooth’s Blood Feud

In the mutant homeland of Krakoa, Sabretooth relocated and undertook a mission for the nation. This task led him to slay numerous guards, resulting in his incarceration. His actions were hypocritical, serving as a warning to other mutants who disobeyed rules. He was detained within Krakoa’s Pit, but utilized the compassion of Doug Ramsey and fellow prisoners to escape the island. Subsequently, he was apprehended by Orchis and broke free once more, employing their multiverse-jumping technology to amass a Sabretooth army aimed at Wolverine and X-Force. This served as an act of revenge against his human son Graydon Creed. Sabretooth successfully eliminated Wolverine’s son Daken and ally Quentin Quire, pushing Wolverine to dig deep to defeat him. Sabretooth even managed to deprive Wolverine of his healing factor temporarily, compelling him to wear adamantium armor and wield the Murasama blade in combat against his adversary. Ultimately, Wolverine managed to slay Sabretooth, a death that was rather graphic. Although readers anticipated Sabretooth’s return, they did not expect it to occur so swiftly.

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It’s possible that there are hints as to why Sabretooth has returned at this specific time. In Wolverine #9, we see Wolverine fighting against Harpoon and Vertigo first, who were once teammates with Sabretooth in the Marauders. The Marauders were a group of mutants led by Mister Sinister, and it’s widely known that the non-Sabretooth members of the Marauders are clones created by Mister Sinister. Therefore, it’s likely that these are clones.

Sinister doesn’t usually clone Sabretooth frequently, but t to torment Wolverine by going after a woman he cares about.

Sabretooth’s Return Is Going to Get Really Bloody

Another theory about the origin of this Sabretooth character could be suggested by Elizabeth Howlett. In issue #10 of Wolverine, we see Wolverine being assaulted by the spirits of his father figures – John Howlett, whom he believed to be his real father, and Thomas Logan, who his mother allegedly cheated on John with. It’s possible that Elizabeth’s abilities might be linked to death, providing an explanation for her own survival after attempting suicide. Could it be that Sabretooth imprisoning her is a ruse, and instead she is trying to influence Wolverine? Or perhaps her powers are more about creating illusions, even solid ones.

From its inception, Wolverine has had its share of flaws. Labeling it as an excellent comic might be pushing it; at most, one could describe it as an acceptable read with numerous issues, primarily concerning the writing. The introduction of Sabretooth is a promising move since any Wolverine enthusiast looks forward to a clash between these two characters. It’s intriguing to see how everything unfolds in the end.

Wolverine #10 is on sale now.

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2025-06-20 04:10