To say that Deadpool & Wolverine has been a success so far is a major understatement. It has made well over $800 million at the worldwide box office as of publication and has left critics and general audiences alike thoroughly entertained.

At the same time, it has reignited many Marvel Cinematic Universe fans' love for the franchise after a tumultuous few years. Surprisingly, it has also managed to get Marvel movie enthusiasts in their feelings over some non-MCU endeavors, including some that have spent decades either overlooked ??by the mainstream or downright lambasted by it.

One of the most shocking moments of Deadpool & Wolverine features the titular heroes encountering some familiar (and one not-so-familiar) multiversal faces. Chris Evans heats up as Human Torch, Wesley Snipes returns as Blade??, Jennifer Garner reprises Elektra Natchios, Dafne Keene makes an X-23 comeback, and, after years of being signed to the role under the 20th Century Fox banner, Channing Tatum finally ?gets to play the Ragin' Cajun himself, Remy "Gambit" LeBeau.

Did the Fantastic Four duology somewhat miss the mark? Was the last Blade film a bust? Were Daredevil and Elektra not great? Correct on all counts, but there's something undeniably special about seeing these ?legacy actors return to roles no one thought they'd ever get to play again, much less team up and get full-on action sequences. As I sat in the theater and took it all in, my childhood suddenly reviving itself in the form of a ragtag band of multiverse heroes right before my eyes, I couldn't help but be reminded of one of Marvel's greatest video game franchises.

What makes Deadpool & Wolverine's Multiverse team-up so special is the same secret sauce that makes the long-running Marvel Ultimate Alliance series so fun.

Unique, wild team-ups are at the core of the Ultimate Alliance series

Released in 2006, 2009, and 2019, respectively, Ultimate Alliance, Ultimate Alliance 2, and Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order are the perfect games for any Marvel fan. Much like how Deadpool & Wolverine is a loving tribute to the pre-MCU era of Marvel films, the Ultimate Alliance saga is a love letter to Marvel Comics histor?y. Throughout each game, players battle legendary villains, visit iconic locales, and interact with beloved supporting characters, all while embarking on appropriately comic-booky missions. Then there's the true pièce de résistance of the series, the team bui??lding.

Throughout the Ultimate Alliance games, players are encouraged to make their own unique hero teams. Sure, they can go for the Avengers, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four, but the expansive rosters encourage creativity. Wanna have Daredevil (Brian Bloom), Penance (Ben Diskin), Songbird (Susan Spano), and Spider-Man (Diskin) all on one team? What about Doctor Strange (James Horan), Iron Man (John Cygan), Spider-Woman (Tasia Valenza), and Colossus (Nolan North)? Go for it. In fact, in Ultimate Alliance and Ultimate Alliance 3, you can even put Blade (Khary Payton, Imari Williams), Elektra (Gabrielle Carteris, Kat Carissa), Wolverine (Steve Blum), and Deadpool (John Kassir, Nolan North) on the same team to go off on some Deadpool & Wolverine-inspired adventures.

Further incentivizing the team-building element, the games feature hidden Team Bonuses, which grant buffs based on specific hero configurations.? For instance, in the first game, the Blade, Elektra, Wolverine, and Deadpool combo was called Assassins and granted players +60 S.H.I.E.L.D. credit drops. The group can be formed under Anti-Heroes or Cutting Edge in the third installment, both coming with strength stat buffs.

Could Ultimate Alliance be the key to the Multiverse Saga's future?

Blade, Elektra, X-23, Gambit, Deadpool, and Wolverine united on the big screen was truly like an Ultimate Alliance team come to life. A group of heroes who largely have no business working together doing so to take down a common enemy is what those games are built on. The joy of crafting those wild teams is why I and so many others have such a fondness for the franchise, and evidently, that concept went a long way in boosting the already incredible hype behind Deadpool & Wolverine. Thus, one can only hope that the minds behind the MCU's Multiverse Saga take noti?ce.

Similarly to the Ultimate Alliance series, the Multiverse Saga has been about the unexpected, universe-threatening enemies and unlikely alliances created to save the day. Deadpool & Wolverine takes these elements to the next level, an??d so should future Multiverse Saga entries. Based on reactions to the film and its multiversal inclusions??, audiences yearn for more bonkers team-ups in MCU stories.

The Marvel roster is vast with countless characters still ripe for adaptation, and there are still loads of film favorites yet to return to the big screen for one more run. Marvel Studios should look to the Ultimate Alliance series for inspiration, maintaining that throughline of team-up fun going forward. Perhaps more niche Ultimate Alliance teams will even m?ake their live-action debuts down the road.

With presumably Multiverse-heavy features like Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars on their way down the production pipeline, it shouldn't be long before more Multiverse teams like those in Deadpool & Wolverine will come to fruition. In the meantime, the Ultimate Alliance trilogy is more than worth playing. Not only are? they fun and engaging for Marvel fans of all levels, but their team-building element could very well hold the key to the Multiverse Saga's future.

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This article includes spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine, in theaters now.

With much anticipation and speculation behind it, Deadpool & Wolverine has finally made it to the movies. The third Deadpool feature has absolutely blown away audiences and critics alike, putting up strong numbers on Rotten Tomatoes and making a nice chunk of change at the global box office to kick off its run.

A lot of components have come together to make this possible, from the litany of huge surprise ?appearances and the triumphant return of Hugh Jackman to the role of Wolverine. However, let's no?t forget the person who serves as the film's crown jewel.

Ryan Reynolds is excellent as Wade "Deadpool" Wilson, bringing comedy, action, and a bit of heart to the Marvel Comics favorite. He clearly has fun with the material, especially that which takes aim at 20th Century Fox, Disney, and the Marvel Studios machine, and provides a performance worthy of the Merc with a Mouth's Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. All of that is to say that he has further solidified himself as the Deadpool actor, making it even more difficult ??to remember that it's not his first Marvel movie? role.

No, we're not talking about that awful Deadpool from X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Instead, we're shining a spotlight on Reynolds' real first Marvel character: Hannibal King from 2004's Blade: Trinity. Here's the rundown on this oft-forgotten Marvel comic and film supportin?g player.

Who is King in Marvel Comics lore?

Though he makes his big screen debut in the aforementioned Blade: Trinity, King's existence in Marvel Comics dates back decades before. The character, created by Gene Colan and Marv Wolfman, is introduced in Tomb of Dracula #25 in 1974, going on to appear as a supporting character in numerous stories in the following year??s. Turned into a vampire by Deacon Frost at a young age, he vows to never feed on the living nor use his vampiric abilities in battle, relying on his learned abilities and arsenal of weapons instead.

All in all, King is far from a main Marvel character, but he boas?ts and impressive resume all the same. ??He has worked extensively with Blade, Spider-Man, and Doctor Strange, featured on teams such as the Nightstalkers, the Defenders, and the Midnight Suns, and battled such foes as the Darkholders, Dracula, and Lilith. With all of that in mind, he sounds like a pretty awesome character. Unfortunately, there are a few big reasons why his film equivalent isn't looked upon with such reverence.

Reynolds' King doesn't much resemble his print counterpart

All of that cool information about King can go right out the window when it comes to Blade: Trinity. While Reynolds' King did become a vampire, he?? was ultimately cured by the Nightstalkers before joining the team. He grows especially close with Abigail Whistler (Jessica Biel), the daughter of Blade's (Wesley Snipes) mentor, Abraham Whistler (Kris Kristofferson), who joins him in breaking Blade out of custody and recruiting him to their cause. From here, King pretty much becomes a generic quippy action guy.

While Blade is cool and Abigail is efficient, King provides a bit of comic relief while blasting away at vampires. His past as a member of the House of Talos, led by the film's main villain and the vampire who turned him, Danica Talos (Parker Posey), is touched on here and there, but it doesn't get much room to breathe. Like most Marvel Comics adaptations of the era, Blade: Trinity misses the mark in the comic-a??ccuracy department ?and fails to justify its source material changes, with its version of King exemplifying that perfectly.

Could Hannibal King join the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

In one of the most stunning moments of Deadpool & Wolverine, the titular mutants encounter a ragtag band of Multiverse heroes while in the Void. Among them is none other than Snipes' Blade, making his return to the silver screen as the Daywalker after 20 years. Not only was it shocking to see him because of that fact, but also because of the supposed previous animosity between Snipes and Reynolds, which stemmed from their time on the Blade: Trinity set. The latter made it known that the Blade actor didn't care for him in an interview with IGN and even made a meta joke about their tension in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Thankfully, it appears Snipes and Reynolds buried the hatchet a long time ago. Snipes went as far as to tell Entertainment Weekly that the two have actually been friends all along. So, with that said, and assuming the character isn't dead or was swallowed up by Alioth, could Reynolds return as King in the MCU down the line? Could fans see him and Blade team up one more time, potentially even with Biel back as Abigail alongside them? If the Multiverse Saga has proven anything, it's that whatever you think is impossible could very well not be. We'll just have to see if Reynolds' King is due for a comeback or if he'll forever be confined to an obscure side character in Blade: Trinity.

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Throughout the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s, moviegoers have seen numerous Marvel Comics icons grace the big scre?en for the first time. Alongside the likes of Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire), and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Dea?dpool (Ryan Reynolds) has had arguably the biggest mainstream pop culture impact of them all. His solo movies have raked over a billion dollars at the box office, he has become an even bigger merchandise juggernaut than he already was, and proven without a doubt that R-rated comedy superhero movies can not only work, but thrive.

In hindsight, it's not too surprising that Deadpool turned out to be a successful movie star. In the pages of Marvel Comics, his stories are full of action, comedy, fourth wall breaks, and even heart, which sounds like the perfect list of attributes for?? a feature film. Not to mention, at one point he's described as a cross between Reynolds and a Shar-Pei in one of his comic adventures, so he was practically cast long before he became a big screen favorite and superhero genre influencer.

However, in reality, it took time, big mistakes, and surprising twists to get the Merc with a Mouth to the cinema. In fact, at times it seemed that he'd never make it there at all, only for him to exceed all expectations and defy countless detractors, studio executives included. What all of these e??lements?? amount to is a fascinating tale of one mutant's journey from print to live action.

This is Wade Wilson's odyssey from comics to th?e movies, from 20th Century Fox to Marvel ??????????????????????????Studios.

The origin of Deadpool's cinematic introduction

Deadpool's cinematic journey dates all the way back to 2000, when, as reported by Variety, Artisan Entertainment penned a deal to bring several Marvel characters to the movies. Unfortunately, development on a Deadpool-centric project was slow going. Writer David S. Goyer shared in 2004 that such a film was coming together at New Line Cinema (via IGN), but, as fate would have it, the project didn't make it off the ground within the decade. Simultaneously, other efforts like X-Men, Spider-Man, Hulk, and Ghost Rider to??ok big screen precedent to varying levels of p??rosperity.

At the very least, the casting of Deadpool himself was locked in during this stretch of time. Reynolds, who had jumped into the Marvel movie world for the first time in 2004 as Hannibal King in Blade: Trinity, expressed interest to IGN in playing Wade in the future. Sure enough, the actor got his wish, but it came with some caveats. Not only would his first appearance in the role be confined to a movie dedicated to another Marvel ?legend, but it would deviate quite far from the comic book version fans had? come to love.

The X-Men Origins: Wolverine fiasco

In 2009, Fox was exploring the idea of giving several of their X-Men franchise characters solo movies exploring their origins. Though one for Magneto (Sir Ian McKellen) was planned alongside it, the one centered on Wolverine was the only one to make it down the production pipeline. X-Men Origins: Wolverine opened in the United States on May 1, 2009 to widespread frustration from Marvel fans, casual moviegoers, and critics alike. One of the biggest sources of said disappointment was the film's ??abysmal take on Deadpool??, who battles Wolverine and Sabretooth (Liev Schreiber) in the final act.

This take on Deadpool is, well, awful. He's a visual swing-and-a-miss, lacking the character's signature red and black suit and instead opting for sweatpants and no shirt. His swords are attached to his hands, he can naturally teleport?? (comic Deadpool has this ability thanks to technology), and has the ability to fire optic blasts. Worst of all, his mouth is sewn shut, preventing Wade from spitting out one-liners and jokes like he does in the comics. All in ?all, this is a take on the character that Deadpool fans despise that one can't help but feel was created a deep-seeded dislike of the source material.

The leaked test footage that changed it all

Reynolds didn't have much say in the matter of Deadpool's adaptation in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He shared during a 2016 SiriusXM radio interview that he had no choice but to go with it if he wanted to play Deadpool in his own movie. "It was sort of like, 'Play Deadpool in this movie, or else we'll get someone else to.' And I just said, 'I'll do it, but it's the wrong version,'" the actor said. Despite playing ball, progress was still moving at a snail's pace on Deadpool as creatives came and went. Not to mention, when the Reynolds-led DC film Green Lantern floundered, Fox executives grew apprehensive of the entire thing (via The Hollywood Reporter).

Hopeful the project wouldn't end up scrapped, director Tim Miller went for broke and convinced Fox to fund animated test footage featuring Reynolds as a fresh, new, and comic-accurate take on Deadpool. The idea was to convince the powers that be that the film could be a big win if he and the team got a proper chance. They put the footage together in 2012, and Fox was not convinced. That is, until it was mysteriously leaked online in 2014 to widespread praise and positivity. With that, the folks at Fox quickly changed their tune, and Deadpool was officially slated for a 2016 release.

The monumental success of Deadpool and Deadpool 2

At long last, Deadpool arrived in theaters on February 12, 2016, marking a new era for the character. Long gone are his laser eyes and stitched-up mouth, replaced by a comic-inspired suit, crude jokes, and copious bloody action. He's centerstage for his origin story, as he goes from a terminally-ill former mercenary to a costumed crime-fighter, reuniting with his beloved Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) and befriending X-Men Colossus (Stefan Kapičić) and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand) in the process. The film received love from all sides and grossed well over $780 million at the worldwide box office.

Unsurprisingly, this financial and critical prosperity led to a sequel, the aptly-titled Deadpool 2, in 2018. This time around, Wade is accompanied by friends old and new alike as he prevents the time-traveling Cable (Josh Brolin) from killing a troubled young mutant named Russell Collins (Julian Dennison). Through time travel antics after the main plot wraps up, he even prevents Ryan Reynolds from taking on Green Lantern and kills off the X-Men Origins Deadpool. Much like its predecessor, the film performed well with fans and critics alike and made over $780 million at the box office.

The studio switch and canceled projects

With the first two Deadpool movies standing as undeniable success stories, it seemed that Fox was primed for a new generation of mutant-centric movies. However, that notion was swiftly dashed in 2019 when Fox was sold to the Walt Disney Company for a staggering $71.3 billion. The studio's Marvel intellectual properties were folded into Marvel Studios and all remaining Marvel features in development were tossed. The Fox X-Men universe ultimately ended with The New Mutants, which finally debuted in 2020. Meanwhile, a Deadpool-focused and a Deadpool-adjac?ent story were left to fade into cinematic obscur?ity.

Thanks to the Fox-Disney deal, the original plan for Deadpool 3 was canned. According to Reynolds on X, the plan was for a road trip-style movie starring Deadpool and Wolverine akin to 1950's Rashomon. Dopinder actor Karan Soni noted that the film could've seen Deadpool venture to the North Pole to save Christmas. A movie focused on X-Force, the team introduced and almost completely killed off in Deadpool 2, was in progress as well and had been for years prior. It's unknown just how closely tied this film would've been to the Deadpool duology, though Reynolds' Deadpool and Josh Brolin's Cable were said ??to be involved in some capacity.

Deadpool enters the House of Mouse

Even though Fox's take on a third Deadpool movie didn't come to fruition, it's no surprise that another Deadpool adventure became a viewable reality. From the moment Deadpool and the X-Men became fair game to join Disney's Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans began speculating on when they could expect them to arrive. In the years after 2019, mutants slowly started trickling their way into the sprawling franchise, but where was the movie announcement? September 2022 finally brought the news so many had been waiting for, that Deadpool 3 was on th??e way, b?ut the excitement didn't end there.

When Reynolds shared the news of Deadpool 3 being in development at Marvel Studios, he also revealed that Hugh Jackman would reprise the role of Wolverine for the feature, which was later renamed as Deadpool & Wolverine. Jackman previously retired from the character in 2017 via Logan after spending almost two decades within it. Further sweetening the deal, it came to light that, at long last, Jackman would don Wolverine's iconic yellow and blue suit for the film. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better way to cap off the Deadpool trilogy and to com??memo?rate both Deadpool and Wolverine's first MCU appearances.

With years worth of ups, downs, trials, and tribulations behind it, Deadpool's third and potentially most highly-anticipated movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, is now playing.

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After years away from the movies, and the sale of his former cinematic home, 20th Century Fox, to the Walt Disney Company, Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) is back on the big screen. Deadpool & Wolverine has arrived to much excitement and fanfare, bringing both Wade Wilson and Logan (Hugh Jackman) to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time. Unsurprisingly, their first MCU adv?enture is full of foul language, violence, fourth wall breaks, and drama, in addition to some big surprises.

Deadpool & Wolverine makes no bones about the fact that its a Multiverse story, with the presence of the Time Variance Authority and copious multiversal variants present in the film's marketing driving this point home. Among the many versions of the Merc with a Mouth teased in promotional material, one stands out as especially sweet and absolutely adorable. Well, depending on who you ask. Yes, we're here?? today to shine a deserved spotlight on the one and only Dogpool, as portrayed by Peggy, a pug-Chine??se crested mix.

Through the cuteness of Peggy and the anticipation for Deadpool & Wolverine, some might be surprised to know that Dogpool's journey to Hollywood has been decently long, and ??that the character's casting has some fun twists and turns to it. So, in honor of the four-legged mercen??ary's big screen debut, here's a look back on Dogpool's voyage from print to Hollywood prominence.

Dogpool has existed in the Marvel Comics universe for years

Though the Multiverse has been a present element in Marvel Comics lore for decades, the existence of Dogpool in the multiversal canon is a relatively recent development. Wilson of Earth-103173 debuted in 2010 via Prelude to Deadpool Corps #3, with subsequent comics expl??aining where he ??comes from and how he became his world's Deadpool equivalent. It all started when he was used as an animal test subject for an experimental mascara, Mascara X, which severely disfigured him and granted him a healing factor. Left to wander the streets alone, Wilson is eventually brought into a traveling circus due to his unique new ability.

Eventually, the Deadpool of the main Marvel Comics timeline, Earth-616, scoops up Wilson and brings him along to join the Deadpool Corps.: a team of Deadpool variants from across the Multiverse dedicated to combating cosmic threats. Thus, he becomes Dogpool, accompanying his fellow Deadpools on various missions. Sadly, there's one that he doesn't come back from. When the evil Dreadpool forms an evil version of the Deadpool Corps., Dogpool is slain defending the 616 Deadpool from one of the new faction's villainous variants. Thus, the story of Victor Gischler and Phillip Bond's canine merc comes to a sad yet heroic end in the pages of 2013's Deadpool Kills Deadpool #1. Rest in power, Wilson.

The casting of Peggy for Deadpool & Wolverine

In short, Dogpool is a legend. Sure, the character doesn't get a lot to do during his tenure in Marvel Comics, but what's not to love about the combination of Deadpool and a dog? Therefore, when bringing the puppy into live-action for Deadpool & Wolverine, the folks at Marvel Studios had quite a casting challenge ahead of them. Perhaps the biggest casting challenge they'd ever faced. Bigger than Spider-Man, bigger than the Fantastic Four. Surprisingly, finding the proper dog to bring such a monumentally important Marvel character to ??life wasn't too hard. All it took was Reynolds checking out the results of the Britain's Ugliest Dog competition.

With her scattered tufts of hair, wonky yet lovable proportions, and dangling tongue, Peggy won the aforementioned competition in 2023, but her unique look won her more than just that. It got her foot in the door to try out the Dogpool role for Deadpool & Wolverine, which she landed with ease. Reynolds announced her casting in November 2023 on X, even later telling Empire, “The reason why I was a huge proponent for her was because she feels like the animal manifesta??tion of Wade Wilson.�?Based on looks alone, he couldn't be more correct. “It was one of those things where you just keep listening to the movie, and Dogpool became a staple,�?he said of the evolution of Peggy's role in the story as the movie ca??me together.

Peggy has proved a hit with fans and co-stars alike

Unorthodox look and all, Peggy and her take on Dogpool have absolutely taken the world by storm. From plushies to Funko Pop! vinyls, she has become a major merchandise mover. Also, in preparation for the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, she received her own Instagram account, @dogpool, which has accumulated an impressive 241,000-plus followers as of publication. Her feed is full of joke posts, behind-the-scenes clips and pics from Deadpool & Wolverine, and, of course, loads of comments from the public expressing their adoration for her and her character. Clearly, there's no shortage of love out there for P??eggy as she joins the Marvel S?tudios family.

This love isn't limited to her thousands of adoring fans, either, as Peggy made a great impression on the Deadpool & Wolverine cast and crew throughout the filming process. As seen on his Instagram, at the feature's London, England premi??ere, Reynolds introduced her to a sea of onlookers, joking, "She won the ugliest dog in Britain, but we're not telling her that because she's a 10 in our hearts, isn't she? And that tongue, by the way, is real, and I have tasted it. She loves to lick. Loves to get right in there. She is really, truly amazing."

Another individual with loads of love for Peggy is seasoned animal trainer Jules Tottman, who oversaw her Deadpool & Wolverine training. Though she was initially apprehensive of the entire thing, Tottman recalled that, in time, “She absolutely loved it and grew every day with confidence.�?Of course, it helped that there was plenty of spray cheese on hand to convince her to hit her marks. “She would try to lick everyone’s faces, thinking there would be cheese somewhere around,�?Tottman added, praising the cast for being so supportive of Peggy along the way (via Best Friends Animal Society).

Marvel fans can see what Peggy gets up to as Dogpool in Deadpool & Wolverine, which is now playing exclusively in theaters.

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Introducing these titular characters long before their epic team-up in the highly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine movie, Marvel has treated readers, like myself, to a bevy of epic Deadpool and Wolverine comics over the decades. Ultimately, both a blessing and a curse, t??he quantity of quality source material on DP and Wolvie is considerable.

Luckily, I have sifted through and compiled a list of the best Deadpool and Wolverine comics for sage fans wishing to accrue knowledge or brush up. These unforgettable stories showcase the numerous reasons the Merc with a Mouth and Canucklehead function so well together and remain beloved characters. Lastly, more sensitive readers take heed as a prevailing theme with Poolverine mash-ups is Mature Audie?nce content, and many comic reads below contain it in ?spades.

Giant-Size X-Men (1975)

Famously introducing the second iteration of the wildly popular superhero team, the X-Men, Giant-Size X-Men (1975) would offer readers their first sighting of Wolverine since his iconic dual in Incredible Hulk #181. Furthermore, debuting the iconic blue and yellow getup and the sentient island Krakoa, a key plot piece in modern Marvel, Giant-Size is a must-read on the crazy Canuck.

Here, Len Wein and Dave Cockrum lay the foundation for Wolverine, establishing his future run-ins with the clandestine Weapons Plus program and eruditely placing him on his longest-tenured, most identifiable team. Ultimately, Giant-Size sees the core tones for Wolverine start to take shape, kicking ??off an origin that will reverberate through the years.

New Mutants #98 (1983)

This vintage, nostalgia-laced read represents a comic fan's introductory meet and greet with everyone's favorite slightly unhinged anti-hero, Deadpool. Penned by legendary creators Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza, New Mutants #98 (1983) catches up with Deadpool, hired by Mr. Tolliver to terminate Cable, a mut??ant telepath from a dystopian future. Ultimately, Deadpool is thwarted by Cable's associate, the for?tuitous Domino, revealing scant info on Deadpool aside from his iconic dark humor, gregarious inclinations, and considerable mercenary skills.

In this best comic read on Wade T. Wilson, the creative team exhibits a thorough understanding of 90s comic culture, presenting an anti-hero type with a dark sense of humor and introducing interesting new characters for the upcoming X-Force series. Coincidentally, New Mutants #98 also marks the first comic meeting of Cable, Deadpool, and Domino, the Deadpool 2 trio whose relevance continues in Marvel today.

Wolverine #88 (1988)

Featuring their first official meeting in Marvel Comics, Wolverine #88 (1988) establishes a back story between these Weapon Plus legends. When Pool's search for his ex-squeeze Vanessa coincides with Wolvie's search for fellow Weapon Plus'er Kane, violence ensues. Initially, after getting the better of Wolvie and leaving him impaled, Pool locates his quarry, only to eventually retreat when the combined might? of Kane, Vanessa, and the Canucklehead p?roves too much.

Vividly realized with the over-the-top art that characterized the decade in comics, Wolverine #88 gives readers the first taste of Wolverine's no-nonsense attitude mixed with Pool's gregarious, mile-a-minute yap. Finally, seeing the controller-spawning Pool set on a vendetta of love, out pro??ving he has a heart, is the cherry on top in this best read detailing the first meeting of these two titans of Marvel.

Wolverine Annual (1999)

Marking a seminal moment in their shared history, Wolverine Annual #1 (1999) gives readers the first Deadpool and Wolverine "team-up" in Marvel. ?After taking a contract to assassinate an inconspicuous supernatural novelist, Pool crosses paths with Wolvie as he attempts procurement of a signed copy of the novelist's new book for Kitty Pryde. Ultimately, these trained killers must pool their resources after being set upon by the monstrous werewolf, Lycus.

Featuring the colorful dialogue fans have come to expect from these Marvel icons, Wolverine Annual #1 represents one of the best comics reads on the Regeneratin' Degenerate and the Mutant with Muttonchops. In particular, the talented team of Andreyko, Frezzato, and McDaniel wisely continues ?building on the uneasy relationship budding between these Weapon Plus experiments, ultimately ending with the most apropos of conclusions; over beers at the local bar.

Wolverine Origins #21-25 (2006)

Gifted with the best cover art on these fan faves, Wolverine: Origins (2006) warrants attention. Taking place in issues #21-25, the creative team of Way and Dillon vividly showcases the knock-down, drag-out fighting audiences can expect in Deadpool & Wolverine. Here, in this best Deadpool and Wolverine comics read, everything from an explosive duck to a falling baby Grande comes to brilliant fruition as D?P pulls out all the stops to collect a ?ridiculous bounty on his Weapon Plus brother.

Awash with examples of the no-nonsense temperament fans have come to know and love from the Crazy Canuck, Origins highlights the perfect counterbalance that temperament offers to the zany, not-quite-all-there shenanigans of Mr. Pool. Importantly, Origins concludes on a more serious note as the creative team touches on the ne??ed for acceptance burrowed deep at DP's core and the resul?ting qualms that arise between these titular characters.

Uncanny X-Force (2010)

One of the best reads on the genre-spanning Deadpool and Wolverine, and their longest team collabo is Uncanny X-Force (2010). Here, the talented Remender and Opena present a thought-provoking, albeit violent series on the mutant assassination squad X-Force. In featuring the fresh black and grey unis and appearances by Shadow King, Deathlok, and Dark Beast among others, Uncanny proves its place among t?he best Deadpool an?d Wolverine comics.

In this critically acclaimed run, DP and Wolvie must battle a reborn Apocalypse, the reality-warping demon, Goat Monk, and the ramifications of their actions. Most importantly, dealing with these ramifications throughout the series unites DP and his best bub Wolvie as they slice and dice threats, pick each other up, and display just how far they have come since the Wolverine #88 days.

Wolverine/Deadpool: The Decoy (2011)

Wolverine/Deadpool: The Decoy (2011) is a hilarious one-shot, by the creative team of Moor??e, Crystal, and Rauch. Here, Wolverine is overpowered by an advanced Shi'ar Starkiller robot, seeking to terminate the deceased love of his life. Frankly, a robot that bests Wolverine will require the most epic team-up and a true-to-form misdirection.

Enter the legendary Wolf of the White Wine, Chiyonosake, aka Deadpool, the most distracting and survivable hero on the Marvel roster, playing the part of Jean Grey? Certainly, a more comedically themed entry to the best Deadpool and Wolverine comics, The Decoy is a quick read, with just the right mix of 4th wall-breaking humor, slicing, dicing, and camar??aderie fans have come to expect from these best bubs.

Deadpool: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (2012)

Beginning in Deadpool #15 (2012), the five-part story The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly follows Deadpool, Captain America, and the game-spawning Wolverine as they tangle with an illegal Weapons Plus facility in North Korea??. Here, making expert use of flashbacks, this story gives vital insight into what makes these heroes tick as they wrestle with personal loss and th??e impact governmental experimentation has had on their lives.

Alas, though a Deadpool tit??le, the shrewd inclusion of Wolvie and Cap reveals that there are more binding threads connecting these Marvel mainstays than would seem. Indeed, throughout the story, the inventive team of Posehn, Duggan, and Shalvey seamlessly balance the heroes staunchly contrasting moralities with a well-conceived plot and vivid, MA-ra?ted visuals. The result is this superb comic addition to the best bubs from Canada club.

Deadpool vs. Old Man Logan (2017)

An apt entry into the Poolverine mythos, Deadpool vs Old Man Logan (2017) gives fans a taste of the comic goodness on tap in Deadpool & Wolverine. While merc'n again, Wade crosses paths with Logan while the latter searches for a young mutant on the run from the vile weapons man??ufacturer Genform. Seeing their checkered histories involving corrupt government programs in their quarry, Wade and Logan quickly decide to team up and assist th?is mysterious escapee.

This magnific addition by the talented team of Shalvey, Henderson, and Loughridge perfectly encapsulates the pair's unique ebb and flow. Indeed, the ensuing hijinks will see Wade's vocal cords severed, Logan's signature claws teleported onto Wade, and a berserker rage for the ages. Lastly, in tactfully critiquing Wade and Logan's less-than-stellar fatherly skills, Deadpool vs Old Man Logan reinforces that a book can??not be judged by its cover, resulting i??n fist bumps on this best comic read.

Deadpool: Badder Blood (2023)

Deadpool: Badder Blood (2023) is yet another standout tale showing Deadpool alongside his best bubs, Wolverine and Cable, and a must-read story on the Merc with a Mouth and the Best there is at what He does. In Badder, DP sets out to save his former friend tu??rned Weapon Plus asset Thumper and halt the unethical experiments of Doctor Van Strutten, showing the heart everyone except him knows he has.

Understandably feeling responsible for his friend's predicament, DP vows to set things straight, leading to his best frenemies joining forces to save him. Complete with the debut of Arcata, her android Killville, and appearances by Spider-Man and Venompool, Badder hits the mark. Truly, the resulting feeling of nostalgia witnessing Deadpool go full circle and finish where he began, in the skillful hands of his co-creator Rob Liefield, is as undeniab??l??e as this comic's place on this list.

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Deadpool & Wolverine will send the titular duo on an epic journey across time to save Deadpool's timeline from a world-ending calamity. That threat goes by the name Cassandra Nova, and she's one of the X-Men's most p??owerful, dangerous, and distu?rbing villains.

Cassandra N?ova is a twisted reflection of the X-Men's founder, Charles Xavier, and her origin story is a snarled web of revelations that even the most die-hard X-Men fans have trouble keeping track of. So before Deadpool & Wolverine premieres this Friday, let me tell you everythin??g you need to know about Cassandra Nova.

Cassandra Nova is an extinction event made flesh

Cassandra Nova debuted in the pages of New X-Men #144, penned by the legendary comic author/artist duo Grant Morrison and Frank Quietly. To cut to the point, Cassandra is a mummudrai, a bodiless parasite from ??the Astral Plane. Attaching herself to Xavier while he was still in the womb, Cassandra used Xavier’s DNA to create a body, becoming his twin sister.

Murder from the moment of her conception, Cassandra attempted to strangle Xavier with his own umbilical cord. Xavier used his nascent psychic powers to fight back, obliterating Cassandra’s body and leaving everyone to assume she’d died in the womb. Unfortunately for everyone, Cassandra survived, using her own psychic powers to build a new body and go into hiding?.

Years after her conception, Cassandra made her presence known to her brother and his X-Men in the most horrific way possible. Using an armada of mutant-hunting Sentinel robots, Cassandra launched an all-out assault on the mutant sovereign nation of Genosha. This event, adapted with terrifying accuracy in the fifth episode of X-Men '97, left sixteen million mutants dead and inflicted a scar on the X-Men that’s?? never fully healed.

Over the years, Cassandra has clashed with the X-Men multiple times, driven by an all-consuming hatred for the brother she failed to kill. Circumstances outside her control have driven Cassandra to join the X-Men occas?ionally, but her innate bloodlust always drives her back to the path of villainy.

Cassandra Nova is a nightmare on the psychic and genetic level

The X-Men villains are some of the most powerful in the Marvel Universe, and Cassandra is no exception. Cassandra, benign Xavier’s twin, has all of his abilities. Xavier's psychic powers are among the most powerful in the Marvel Universe, regularly invading the minds of millions of people. The only thing preventing Charles from enslaving or killing everyone on Earth is his restraint, a trait Cassandra so??rely lacks.

On top of her psychic abilities, Cassandra can also manipulate DNA, allowing her to copy and alter her and others' genes. When she uses it against mutants, she can effectively steal their powers, making her the All-For-One of the Marvel Universe.

Who plays Cassandra in Deadpool and Wolverine?

Cassandra Nova will be the first X-Men villain to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, helping to usher in the MCU’s “Mutant Era.�?Emma Corrin, who played Princess Diana in the fourth season of The Crown, will play Cassandra in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Based on what we’ve seen in Deadpool & Wolverine’s trailers, Cassandra has taken over “The Void,�?the cosmic junkyard that Loki’s Time Variance Authority dumps everyone and everything that existed on the c??ountless timelines they’ve “pruned.�?Commanding an army of mutants, Cassandra has presumably set her sights on escaping the Void and unleashing her unique strain of chaos on the MCU’s main timeline.

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There's probably a little bit of excitement brewing over the upcoming release of Deadpool & Wolverine. The new antics of the foul-mouthed antihero are sure to be a laugh riot, if that is your thing. In honor of the movie, Xbox has decided to offer a cheeky giveaway, and I cannot believe I jus?t used that pun.

In a recent post on the Xbox website, a new wireless controller has been announced, which is designed after Deadpool, boasting a very distinctive feature. Ass. It's his ass??. Curved and red and perhaps interesting to the touch, there's a chance for one lucky fan to get a hold of the peripheral. Again, if that is your thing.

As per usual, to enter the sweepstakes, you'll need to follow the Xbox brand on X and repost the competition to your own timeline. Entrants must be 18 or over for fairly obvious reasons. The sweepstakes ends on August 11, and a winner will be contacted via direct message "within seven (7) days following the Entry Period in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received." Check the official rules for more details.

More Deadpool where that came from

The prize isn't just the derrière controller, either. There's?? also a chance to win a Deadpool-themed Xbox Series X|S, which comes with a custom skin. Two of the ass controllers will also be thrown in.

On top of that, from July 22, the first 1,000 people to buy an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 �?Core will also receive an exclusive "Cable Guys Deadpool Controller Holder." Here's what that looks like. Basically, if you like all things Deadpo??ol ??and you're an Xbox user, this may be of interest.

Deadpool & Wolverine will be hitting cinemas on July 26. As to whether it will be any good or not remains to be seen, but Microsoft certainly isn't going to let that get ??in the way of some on-brand merchandising.

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2024 has proven a trim year for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with both screens big and small having little to offer from the franchise. Thankfully, the one and only theatrical outing for the year, Deadpool & Wolverine, doesn't appear to take that status lightly. As evidenced by the film's promotional material, Marvel fans are in for a wild, profanity-laden, Multiverse-exploring adventure with the Merc with a Mouth (?Ryan Reynolds) and his not??-so-close friend, if you can call him a friend at all, Logan (Hugh Jackman).

Overall, Deadpool & Wolverine contains a lot of moving parts. As noted previously, it's a Multiverse story at its core, meaning that it will likely take audiences across different universes and beyond as the narrative unfolds. It's also more of a formal introduction of the X-Men to the MCU after their existence has merely been hinted at previously. Not to mention, it appears to be a swan song for the 20th Century Fox X-Men franchise.

All of that is to say, for the casual viewer, Deadpool & Wolverine might appear pretty daunting, or even impenetrable at first glance. Luckily for you, true believer, wrapping your head around the upcoming feature isn't nearly as difficult ??as you might think. All you need to do is check out a small handful of previous Marvel projects to get the ??most out of the story.

Obviously, you'll want to watch the first two Deadpool movies

Though Deadpool & Wolverine is Deadpool's first outing in the MCU, it's certainly not his first solo movie. His first came in 2016 as the aptly-named Deadpool, with Deadpool 2 premiering two years later. Both films are violent, funny, emotional, and love to poke fun at the Marvel movie landscape, all while providing viewers with a pretty comic-accurate take on ?the lead character. Thus, they're both enjoyable viewings for new and seasoned Marvel fans alike.

In terms of prep for Deadpool & Wolverine, the two Deadpool movies are essential. They give you a good idea of what to expect from Wade Wilson and his costumed anti-hero antics, and establish his corner of the universe. According to trailers for the movie, the likes of Vanessa (Morena Baccarin), Blind Al (Leslie Uggams), Peter (Rob Delaney), and more will appear and be central to Deadpool's story as he seeks to save his perfect life from a tragic end. Skipping these will only make Deadpool & Wolverine more difficult to be emotionally invested in.

Loki Season 1 and Season 2 are musts for Multiverse knowledge

The MCU-Disney+ initiative has turned out to be a pretty mixed bag since WandaVision kicked it off in 2021. Some shows are widely-criticized, while others are applauded by virtually all MCU fans. A title that falls into the latter category is Loki,? where the God of Mischief (Tom Hiddleston) himself is tasked with not only saving the Multiverse, but coming to terms with the truth of his glorious purpose. It's dramatic, action-packed, a real tear-jerker at times, and evidence that MCU is and can continue to be great going ?forward.

Multiple projects have dealt with the Multiverse concept throughout the MCU's Multiverse Saga, but not all are necessary viewing to understand it. On the whole, Loki does the best job of explaining it and depicting its many complicated ideas. It puts the spotlight on the Time Variance Authority as well, thoroughly going over their role in the maintenance of the timestream. Seeing as the Multiverse and the TVA have a prominent role in Deadpool & Wolverine, giving the two Loki seasons a watch ahead ??of the film is in your best interest. As mentioned, too, the show is tremendous and worth binging anyway.

The Wolverine trilogy, maybe

Despite being one of the most popular comic book character movie castings of all time, Jackman's Wolverine doesn't have the greatest trilogy. X-Men Origins: Wolverine from 2009 was a big swing-and-a-miss, turning in a bloated story with poor CGI and misguided attempts at adapting X-Men comic favorites. 2013's The Wolverine stepped things up, but is often overlooked. Then came 2017's Logan, which remains regarded among the greatest comic book movies ever. These movies are only loosely connected narratively, making the overall trilogy a somewhat disjointed watc?h.

So, is Wolverine's trilogy a needed watch before Deadpool & Wolverine? On the one hand, yes. It puts Jackman's Wolverine on full display in a range of settings, creating depth and complexity for the character. Some of the movies and moments from them are solid watches to boot. Still, it's unknown if the Wolverine of Deadpool & Wolverine is even from the Fox universe, so in terms of backstory, this trilogy might be entirely useless. It m?ight be best to consider it optional.

What about the X-Men movies?

If it wasn't for Fox's X-Men saga, odds are the MCU wouldn't be what it is today. 2000's X-Men was a game-changer, showing that superheroes could be brought to live-action effectively and find success with general audiences. While subsequent films didn't always maintain that mark of quality, there are enough successes within the franchise for it to be regarded as a triumph. Decades later, nostalgia for these movies has kicked in heavily, hence why Deadpool & Wolverine is giving the Fox films and the?ir actors one last chance to shi?ne.

Which X-Men movies should you watch ahead of Deadpool & Wolverine though? Considering the presence of Sabretooth (Tyler Mane) and Toad (Ray Park), X-Men is likely a good choice, as are X2: X-Men United and X-Men: The Last Stand bearing in mind Lady Deathstrike (Kelly Hu) and Pyro's (Aaron Stanford) inclusions. Azazel (Jason Flemyng) makes an appearance as well, so put X-Men: First Class on the watchlist. Otherwise, the rest might be skippable, at least when taking into account what Deadpool & Wolverine's tea??sers have shown off. Perhaps we'll be prove?n wrong once the film releases on July 26.

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July is officially upon us, meaning that the highly-anticipated release of Deadpool & Wolverine is less than a month away. After seven years away from the big screen, having previously seemed to retire from the role with director James Mangold's Logan, Hugh Jackman's Wolverine is back on an ultra-violent, timeline-hopping adventure. Of course, Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool is right by his side to get in on the f??un.

As if this team-up isn't enough to sell you on the film, though, fret not. Marvel Studios is going all-out to make the third film in the Deadpool trilogy a must-see cinematic event. Deadpool & Wolverine looks like it will be all kinds of bonkers. Not only have Multiverse variants of the two titular mutants been teased heavily, but so have appearances from other notable Marvel characters. Pyro is back following his last appearance in 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand, and Cassandra Nova has been revealed as the film's ?central antagonist. However, the confirmed list doesn't stop th??ere.

In a recent teaser for Deadpool & Wolverine, fans were treated to the re-emergence of Sabretooth, portrayed yet again by former pro wrestler Tyler Mane. He last appeared in the role in 2000's X-Men from 20th Century Fox, and he doesn't appear to have aged a day. He also doesn't seem to have forgotten either of his fights with Wolverine in said film. The firs?t ends with him running in retreat, with the second seeing him unceremoniously knocked off of the Statue of Liberty by Cyclops' optic blast.

The trailer ends with him and Logan just about to cross claws, fulfilling a rematch fans have wanted for over two decades. In reality, though, Jackman's Wolverine and Mane's Sabretooth have already clashed for a third time in a video game many seem to have forgotten about.

Wolverine vs. Sabretooth III took place in 2006's X-Men: The Official Game

As was the norm in the 2000s, X-Men: The Last Stand received a tie-in video game. Aptly titled X-Men: The Official Game, this game seeks to bridge the narrative gap between X2: X-Men United and The Last Stand. Throughout the game, you'll play as Nightcrawler, Iceman, and, of course, Wolverine. Their levels play into a larger narrative regarding William Stryker's Sentinel program wreaking havoc following his death in X2. To make the story a bit more compelling, ??each playable character is given a more personal goal.

While Nightcrawler seeks inner peace from visions of Jason Stryker and Iceman tries to find his footing as an X-Man, Logan seeks out the mysteries of his past. In doing so, he's brought face-to-face with two of his old adversaries, Lady Deathstrike and Sabretooth. Unlike Deathstrike, though, you face Sabretooth twice during the Wolverine campaign. First is a simulated rematch at the Statue of Liberty in the Danger Room, and second is a real fight and their official X-Men rematch aboard the Master Mold. Sabretooth loses for the third time, falling from a great height and being impaled by a piece of rebar, left to wallow in agony as Wol?verine walks away.

Is X-Men: The Official Game actually canon?

Both Jackman and Mane reprise their respective X-Men roles for X-Men: The Official Game, beating their Deadpool & Wolverine rematch to the punch by almost 20 years. But is X-Men: The Official Game actually considered canon to the Fox X-Men series? It certainly seems that way. It goes out of its way to connect the second and third X-Men films, introducing concepts like the Danger Room before they made it to the movies and explaining Nightcrawler's disappearance in The Last Stand. It also features ??a host of actors from the films, even those whose characters aren't playable.

The game honestly does better than the subsequent X-Men movies in terms of maintaining continuity. Fox notoriously played it fast-and-loose after The Last Stand. Sequences of events don't always line up, the ages of characters change from film to film, and recasts and redesigns are abundant. Even Sabretooth himself falls victim to this practice, being revealed to be Wolverine's brother in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, where actor Liev Schreiber would replace Mane.

We'll have to wait and see if Deadpool & Wolverine mentions Wolverine and Sabretooth's Master Mold fight or the X-Men: The Official Game at all when the film premieres on July 26.

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Deadpool & Wolverine is sending the Marvel Cinematic Universe's rumor mill into overdrive, and a new bit of buzz has given it even more juice. If Tweets from a trusted leaker, Ryan Reynolds, and the film's director are trustworthy, the Incredible Hulk will make a smashing cameo appearance in Deadpool & Wolveri

Deadpool & Wolverine insiders have been dropping Hulk hints for months

The first hint that the Incredible Hulk might appear in Deadpool & Wolverine came from an X (formally known as Twitter) user named Holyfield News. This supposed MCU insider is ?known for making spicy (and accurate) predictions about upcoming Marvel films. In a tweet posted on June 30, Holyfield News claimed that Hugh Jackson's Wolverine would go claws-to-fists with the Incredible Hulk.

HolyField New's prediction aligns with comments the leaker made in a post they wrote back in March, in which they claimed that Hulk would appear in Deadpool and Wolverine and that Mark?? Ruffalo, who's played the MCU version of Bruce Banner since 2012, would return t??o fill in the role.

While the word a leaker with no public identity comes with more than a few grains of salt, Holyfield News isn't the only one teasing that the Hulk will show up and throw his big, green hands in Deadpool & Wolverine. Shawn Levy, the film's director, expressed his interest in seeing Ruffalo's Hulk cross paths with R??yan Reynolds' Deadpool, albeit in an underhand??ed way.

Ruffalo and Reynolds previously worked together under Levy in The Adam Project, and the director posted a promotional image of the two stars together. Interestingly, Reynolds and Ruffalo are next to a Rubbermaid cooler with a sticker of the Incredible Hulk and Deadpool's logo. The first comment on ?the post is a cryptic statement from Levy, who refers to the picture as "The showdown we’ve been waiting for..."

Levy posted his little tease over a year before Marvel and Disney unveiled Deadpool & Wolverine, so it's about as far from an official confirmation as it gets. However, Ruffalo has worked with Levy on other films, including All the Light We Can See and Date Night, so the two have an established relationship that could clear the way for Ruffalo's Hulk to appear in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Wolverine and Hulk have a long-standing rivalry in comics that Marvel fans have been waiting to see on film for years

Most comic fans associate Wolverine with the X-Men, but his first appearance in The Incredible Hulk #181 saw him go toe-to-toe with the titular green-skinned brute. While the two have since mended fences and fought side-by-side, they just as often come to blows, locked in an eternal struggle to see who'd win in a real fight.

"Who'd win, Wolverine or Hulk?" is a debate that Marvel fans have been perpetuating for decades, and Jackman and Ruffalo have given their thoughts on it before. In an interview with Sirius XM, posted on ComicBook.com, Jackman complimented Ruffalo's take on the Hulk but asserted Wolverine would win. Ruffalo also expressed his desire to see Hulk and Wolverine fight it out on the big screen in an interview with The Marvelists.

With Jackman and Ruffalo voicing their support, it's safe to say that the odds of Hulk and Wolverine throwing down in Deadpool & Wolverine are looking pretty high. Of course, we'll have to wait until the movie hits theaters in July to see if the fight?? Marvel fans have be??en waiting for happens.

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When people think of perfect comic book ch??aracter movie castings, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine is at the forefront. Despite being considerably taller than the Marvel Comics version of the character (and not a Canadian, either!), Jackman excelled at bringing Logan's ferocity, dry wit,?? and raw emotion to the big screen.

Jackman will again don those adamantium claws for the highly-anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine. At long last, Marvel fans will get to see him and Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool team up for all kinds of blood-soaked, fourth-wall-breaking fun. Though it stands to reason that this version of Wolverine isn't the same as the one seen in the 20th Century Fox X-Men franchise, given his costume and the fact that that character's story is over, now is still as good a time as any to look back on Jackman's previous Logan performanc?es.

At this point, Jackman's work as Wolverine is well-documented. He featured in a bevy of X-Men titles: X-Men, X2: X-Men United, X-Men the Last Stand, X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past, and X-Men: Apocalypse. Along the way, he found time to star in his own trilogy, consisting of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, The Wolverine, and the aforementioned Logan. ??While one might think this is where the story ends regarding his past performances, he's actually portrayed the charact??er twice more and two often overlooked projects that are both worth remembering.

Jackman's Wolverine gaming debut came in X-Men: The Official Game

As the wait for X-Men: The Last Stand wound down, Activision released a video game tie-in. X-Men: The Official Game, the story bridges the gap between X2 and The Last Stand, splitting up the titular team as individuals and groups go on different missions. It all cul??minates in the X-Men battling Sentinels created by Will??iam Stryker to destroy all mutants. The villainous HYDRA faction is also a persistent threat throughout the game.

The game allows players to control three different X-Men: Nightcrawler, Iceman, and, of course, Wolverine. Jackman voices Wolverine here and delivers a strong performance throughout the game. His line reads breathe life into the otherwise pretty lifeless cutscenes, and everything from his grunts and groans as he takes damage to his quips as he mows down enemies are delivered perfectly. Gamers also get to explore a bit of his past, learn more about his foes like Lady Deathstrike and Sabretooth, and battle the Silver Samurai long before his movie debut in The Wolverine.

Though the game isn't the strongest X-Men title out there and has largely fallen into obscurity over the years, the lore, the strong graphics for the era, and the performances like Jackman's make it a worthwhile play. Not to mention, the game features Wolverine's comic costume as an unlockable. Seeing as the character model features Jackman's likeness, this game technically beat Deadpool & Wolverine to the punch in?? putting the actor in such a suit.

Jackman voiced Wolverine in the X-Men Origins: Wolverine tie-in game

After being the X-Men film series's focal point for almost a decade, Wolverine finally received a spotlight all his own in 2009. X-Men Origins: Wolverine promised to tell Logan's tale from long before he joined the X-Men. Unfortunately, the film was a bloated, inconsistent nightmare that remains ??one of the most widely-maligned superhero flicks of all time. Thankfully, the video game tie-in of the same name performed much better with the general public and is fondly remembered by those who played it.

As one would imagine, the X-Men Origins: Wolverine video game covers similar narrative ground as the movie, albeit with some additional and revised material to make it stand out. Jackman voices Logan perfectly yet again, making players feel like the character more than the hack-and-slash combat and copious amounts of bloodshed already do. Further sweetening the deal, the game includes Wolverine's classic comic book outfits. Once again, the gaming world got Jackman's Wolverine in yellow and blue before Deadpool & Wolverine was?? even so much a thought.

With these two games in mind, and including Deadpool & Wolverine, Jackman has portrayed Wolverine an impressive 11 times. Only time will tell if he'll make that total grow beyond his Deadpool adventure or if that feature will be his tr??ue send-off this time around.

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A new trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine has been released, and it revealed the return of Tyler Mane as Sabretooth. The former WWE wrestler portrayed Sabretooth in the first X-Men movie.

Deadpool sets up the hype in the trailer for a Wolverine and Sabretooth fight, since the last time Hugh Jackman and Tyler Mane locked horns as Wolverine and Sabretooth was 24?? years ago. Wolverine against Sabretooth has been a regular match-up in the comics. Similar to Wolverine, Sabretooth has regenerative capabilities and also has sharp claws to aid him in battles.

Apart from the Sabretooth introduction, the trailer mostly featured ??clips from scenes that have already been featured in previous trailers. The new trailer outlines a rough sketch of why Deadpool and Wolverine are teaming up. Deadpool explains in the trailer that he is about to lose his world, with the Time Variance Authority most likely having a part to play in it.

The TVA is tasked with pruning alternate timelines, and after the post-credit scenes of Deadpool 2, there are branching timelines created by Deadpool which they’ll probably have to come in and fix. We also see Alioth during the trailer, the creature who first appeared in the Loki series. Given that Alioth exists in the Void, the fight with Sabretooth might be taking place th?ere too.

It has also been revealed that the Wolverine we see in the movie comes from a timeline where h?e could not save his people, or as Mr. Paradox puts it in the trailer, “This Wolverine let down his entire world.�?So, there’s a redemption arc in the making for Wolverine.

Deadpool and Wolverine will hit theatres on July 26, 2024.

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