It’s understandable if someone new to comic books thought the X-Men series focused solely on Wolverine, with all the other mutants created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby simply playing supporting roles. Actually, that assumption wouldn’t be entirely wrong.
Wolverine, created by Len Wein and John Romita Jr., is arguably the most famous member of the X-Men. Born James Howlett (also known as Logan), this Canadian mutant with adamantium claws was famously played by Hugh Jackman in three solo movies. But what moments – from those films or his long history in Marvel Comics – truly made him so popular?
Wolverine Kills Sabretooth In A Single Move
Hugh Jackman had previously said he was finished with the role, but he agreed to return alongside his friend Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine. The 2024 film gave comic book fans everything they’d hoped for, marking both actors’ first appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the first time the two characters teamed up on screen.
Okay, so the movie finally gave us the rematch everyone wanted between Wolverine and Sabretooth! It was brutal – Logan just straight-up decapitated Sabretooth in one move. It was a nod to an old comic book moment, specifically issue #55 of Wolverine. Honestly, it was awesome because it finally paid off that intense scene from X-Men Origins: Wolverine where Logan promised to chop Victor’s head off – remember Liev Schreiber played Sabretooth back then? It was a long time coming, and they delivered!
Wolverine Performs The Fastball Special
Most people remember Hugh Jackman, at 6’2″, as Wolverine, and have likely forgotten that the comic book character is actually quite short. Interestingly, his height ended up being ideal for a signature move called The Fastball Special.
This fighting move first appeared in X-Men #100, where Colossus threw Wolverine at Angel, similar to a baseball pitcher. It quickly became one of Wolverine’s most recognizable battle tactics and was later featured in the movie X-Men: The Last Stand.
Wolverine Slices Through The Hellfire Club
Considering how iconic Chris Claremont and John Byrne’s “Dark Phoenix” story is, it’s no surprise it’s been adapted for the big screen twice – in X-Men: The Last Stand and the 2019 film Dark Phoenix – even though those adaptations didn’t quite fit the timeline of the comics. Both movies could have been improved by featuring the Hellfire Club, and specifically, a scene where they cross paths with Wolverine.
Okay, so there’s this awesome scene where Logan’s the last X-Man left fighting, and he just wipes out a bunch of bad guys. But the coolest part? He totally psychs out one of the enemies, telling him how little hope he has – it seriously reminded me of that famous ‘Do I feel lucky?’ line from Dirty Harry with Clint Eastwood. It’s a really iconic moment!
Wolverine Fights The Prime Sentinels In Midair
Originally broadcast from 1992 to 1997, X-Men: The Animated Series is widely regarded as one of the best animated shows ever made. That’s why Disney+ bringing it back as X-Men ’97 was such a big event! Thankfully, the new series lived up to the hype, delivering compelling stories and plenty of exciting action.
Many of the most exciting scenes featured Wolverine, like in the episode “Tolerance is Extinction – Part 1.” He bravely defended the X-Mansion from powerful, mutant-hunting robots known as the Prime Sentinels. The fight was intense, even taking him high into the air, but Logan relentlessly destroyed the robots one by one, sending them crashing down.
Wolverine Braves Charles’ Paralyzing Seizure
Okay, so I recently watched Logan again, and man, it’s a tough movie. It’s set in a future where things are really messed up, and Wolverine, who’s getting old, has to look after Professor X. The Professor is really sick and has these seizures that are super dangerous – they can basically freeze anyone nearby. There’s this one scene in the movie that really shows just how powerful and destructive those seizures are, and it’s stuck with me ever since. It’s a really impactful moment in the film.
Logan is unusually resilient during these devastating events, but they still take a toll on him. We see this when he’s barely able to stay standing in a hotel hallway, forced to grip the walls for support as he tries to get back to his room with Charles and Laura Kinney. He manages to fight off several armed attackers along the way.
Wolverine Rides A Bullet Train
James Mangold’s first comic book movie, The Wolverine from 2013, isn’t perfect, but it features some of the most impressive things Wolverine has ever done on screen.
A great example of the film’s action is when Logan is ambushed by Yakuza members on a fast-moving bullet train in Japan. The fight spills outside the train, forcing him to desperately cling to the sides and roof with his claws while battling his attackers and trying to pull himself back to safety.
Wolverine Destroys A Brood Egg From Within Himself
I’ve always loved that the X-Men don’t just fight people who are prejudiced against them, or even other mutants. They often face threats that are totally cosmic and bizarre, like in…
The story centers around creatures similar to Xenomorphs, which lay eggs inside humans. This process allows them to reproduce and also gives them a degree of mental control over their hosts. When this happens to Logan, his powerful healing ability lets him eliminate the egg before it can fully develop and take over his mind.
Wolverine Rips Hulk Apart From The Inside
Many comic book fans don’t realize that Wolverine first appeared as an enemy of the Incredible Hulk. That makes it fitting – even poetic – to see Logan and Bruce Banner battling again in the 2008 storyline Old Man Logan by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven.
In the final moments of the series, after Logan brutally fights through the Hulk’s forces, the Hulk swallows Logan whole – a decision he quickly regrets. If he’d at least chewed Logan first, he might have avoided being ripped apart from the inside, concluding this famous story with a shocking and gruesome finish.
Wolverine Faces Dark Phoenix Alone
Although many fans weren’t thrilled with the 2006 film, it still has some redeeming qualities. In fact, it features what some consider to be one of Wolverine’s coolest scenes ever filmed.
Towards the movie’s climax, Logan realizes he’s the only one who can stop Jean Grey, who has lost control after being taken over by the powerful Phoenix Force. He bravely walks towards her, enduring the destructive effects of her powers, and finally uses his claws to end her rampage.
Wolverine Withstands The Destruction Of Nagasaki
The opening scene of The Wolverine perfectly demonstrates why it’s a strong X-Men movie. It begins at the end of World War II, with Logan held captive by the Japanese army in Nagasaki, moments before the atomic bomb is dropped on the city.
When a young soldier named Yashida tried to save Logan from an impending explosion, Logan shielded him with a large piece of metal, taking the full force of the blast himself. Yashida was shocked as Logan’s incredible healing ability quickly repaired the severe burns covering his body. This was a particularly powerful visual demonstration of the mutant’s remarkable power.
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2025-11-14 03:11