Marvel's Wolverine is just around the corner with a hopeful release date in late 2024. In the same universe as the three Marvel's Spider-Man games, fans can run around as Logan in Insomniac's newest Marvel video game. While not much information has been provided to the community by Insomniac, many fans have speculated on the "who's, what's, and when's" of Marvel's Wolverine.

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Wolverine has plenty of villains to utilize for a linear storyline, as well as plenty of allies that can show up as well. With ties to the X-Men, Avengers, and even Spider-Man, many different faces have the potential to glow in the spotlight at some point in Marvel's Wolverine.

10 Sabretooth

One of Wolverine's Most Popular Villains

• Debut Appearance: Iron Fist #14 (1977)
• Creators: Chris Claremont and John Byrne

Sabretooth is easily one of the most obvious choices for an antagonist in a video game revolving around Logan, also known as James Howlett. That's because Sabretooth is Wolverine's arch-nemesis throughout most of their many mediums and adaptations.

With powers and abilities that closely resemble one another, it is only natural that Sabretooth and Wolverine meet each other in battle so often. In Marvel's Wolverine, Sabretooth may be the lead antagonist, but if Insomniac reaches for a narrative that delves even deeper, Sabretooth may just be a villain for Wolverine to defeat before taking on the main boss.

9 Spider-Man & Spider-Man

Insomniac's Spider-Men

• First Peter Parker Appearance: Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)
• Creators: Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
• First Miles Morales Appearance: Ultimate Fallout #4 (2011)
• Creators: Brian Michael Bendis and artist Sara Pichelli.

Insomniac has already confirmed that Marvel's Wolverine would be taking place in the same universe as Marvel's Spider-Man, meaning that the various heroes in all respective titles have a chance at meeting one another. Wolverine isn't a stranger to the invigorating life within New York City, making it possible for Peter Parker or Miles Morales to work together with Logan on a mission.

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In Marvel's various comic storylines, Wolverine and Spider-Man had fought side by side plenty of times; the Web-Head (Peter Parker) had even become one of the few heroes that Wolverine truly respected and trusted.

8 Professor Xavier

Ally and Teacher

• First Appearance:X-Men #1 (1963)
• Creators: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Professor Xavier is one of the strongest heroes in the Marvel universe, as he uses his brilliant mind to control various things and events around him, including people. After honing his skills as a mutant, Xavier opened up a school for Mutants all around the world to learn about their gifts.

Wolverine had once graduated from Xavier's school, as well as helped the Professor teach students and train them in combat. It wouldn't be a grand surprise to see Professor Xavier in Marvel's Wolverine, assuming that Logan had already gone to the school and made friends with the X-Men.

7 The Hulk

The Incredible Hulk #181

• First Appearance: The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962)
• Creators: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby

Many fans who had analyzed the Marvel's Wolverine announcement trailer had pointed out one major easter egg that had caused the community to speculate the game's storyline and events: The "HLK 181" license plate. While Logan sits at a bar enjoying himself before some customers make too much noise, fans get a shot of the bar, showcasing a license plate with letters and numbers resembling The Incredible Hulk #181.

In this issue of The Amazing Hulk #181, Hulk and Wolverine battle it out before eventually making friends with one another. This easter egg could also hint at Wendigo's debut in Insomniac's Marvel universe.

6 Deadpool

Enemy, Rival, and Friend

• First Appearance: The New Mutants #98 (1991)
• Creators: Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza.

Yuri Lowenthal, the voice actor for Peter Parker in Marvel's Spider-Man's different titles, has once expressed his desire for Deadpool to appear in the Insomniac universe. With Deadpool having such close ties to both Spider-Man and Wolverine, the voice actor and the community may just see that happen.

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In Marvel's Wolverine, Deadpool could make an appearance in many different ways, with one even being a Deadpool cameo of Wade Wilson from Deadpool (2013). Whatever the case, Deadpool being included in Marvel's Wolverine would make major waves in the gaming industry, and would be a flawless aspect in Wolverine's narrative.

5 Mariko Yashida

The Love Interest

• First Appearance: Uncanny X-Men #118 (1979)
• Creators: Chris Claremont and John Byrne.

Unlike Peter Parker, Logan doesn't have a love interest that Marvel fans instantly associate him with; Wolverine gets around fairly often. But, there are a select few love interests in Marvel Comics that Wolverine finds himself with, one of which marks a major feat in Logan's life.

Mariko Yashida, daughter of the crime lord Shingen, first met Wolverine when the X-Men had been asked to help Japan. After developing a mutual attraction, the two watered their garden of love and became an exclusive couple. Mariko being introduced in Marvel's Wolverine would be a fantastic way to prepare designations in the title's plot and give Wolverine a 'reason' for the events of the game.

4 Lady Deathstrike

Daughter of Dark Wind

• First Appearance: Daredevil #197 (1983)
• Creators: Chris Claremont, Barry Windsor-Smith, Larry Hama, Dennis O'Neil, Sal Buscema, and Bill Mantlo.

Lady Deathstrike is one of the many complicated foes that Wolverine faces throughout his many comic book adaptations. At some points, she was even a romantic partner to Wolverine, but never did they truly work out. Lady Deathstrike, whose name is Yuriko Oyama, is the daughter of Lord Dark Wind.

Lord Dark Wind, also known as Kenji Oyama, created the Adamantium process, which went on to help create Wolverine. Seeing the deadly Wolverine make his way into the world with her father's creation, Lady Deathstrike ignited a feud with Logan and sought out conflict with the hero whenever she could.

3 Itsu

Mother of Daken

• First Appearance: Wolverine #40 (2006)
• Creators: Daniel Way and Javier Saltares.

In some later storylines, Wolverine meets a lovely woman named Itsu while he is training with Saburo. After the two fell in love, it was revealed soon that Itsu had become pregnant with Logan's child. This child would go on to become Daken, Wolverine's son who had very similar powers.

Marvel's Wolverine could potentially set up a sequel or such with Itsu playing a part in the game, especially with Daken being teased for future releases. Whatever the case, Itsu meeting Logan in Japan would also set up a unique setting for Insomniac to utilize: Japan.

2 Jean Grey

X-Men Companion and Lover

• First Appearance: X-Men #1 (1963)
• Creators: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

Jean Grey is one of the few X-Men characters that Logan had gotten along with. On more than one occasion, the beastly hero even fell in love with the dangerous psychic. Whatever the case, the two always had a true bond with one another.

If Jean Grey were to appear in Marvel's Wolverine, Insomniac would have the potential to spread out their universe even further, with the X-Men, a Dark Phoenix plot, and much more. Jean Grey could play a vital part in Marvel's Wolverine, whether it be to aid Logan in his adventure, play the love interest, or simply cameo at some point in the title.

1 Colossus

X-Men Best Friend

• First Appearance: Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975)
• Creators: Len Wein and Dave Cockrum.

Though Logan likes to play the 'lone wolf' role more than half the time, he wouldn't be complete without his X-Men allies. With that, it's fairly difficult to tell which hero is Wolverine's best friend, but after filing it down, Nightcrawler and Colossus seem like obvious choices.

Colossus seems like the best choice for Marvel's Wolverine, as he has almost always been there for Logan in different universes. Seeing Colossus in Marvel's Wolverine would be a treat for many, and could help spark new narratives beyond Marvel's Wolverine.

Marvel's Wolverine's release date is TBD.

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