The sentiment would be understandable if Laura choosing to keep the name X-23 wasn’t borderline distasteful.

Her keeping the name X-23 would be a constant reminder of the trauma behind the name.

It would be the equivalent of Wolverine keeping the name “Weapon X.”

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She has many names to choose from already.

The human mutant Wolverine (a.k.a.

Logan) was born James Howlett, blessed with a superhuman healing factor, senses, and physiology.

Cyclops with Jean Grey and Wolverine in X-Men Art by Granov

Making him the X-Men’s wildest and deadliest member, and one of Marvel Comics' biggest stars.

He’s played in Fox and Marvel’s movie franchises by Hugh Jackman.

The Krakoa Era was, understandably, an acquired taste.

Morph from X-Men ‘97 with Colossus from the Legacy Virus Saga

For some readers, that’s comforting, but for others, it’s boring.

Anyone who’s read the comics knows that isn’t the case.

He’s far from the bootlicking dullard the movies made him out to be.

X-Men losing powers in Marvel Comics’ House of M

He’s given complicated storylines to partake in, often ones that see him standing up to Xavier.

If “boring” is a strong word, some accuse him of being one-dimensional.

It makes sense for Magneto and Xavier to do the same after everything.

Wolverine in Comic Art by Leinil Yu

The human mutant Wolverine (a.k.a. Logan) was born James Howlett, blessed with a superhuman healing factor, senses, and physiology. Subjecting himself to experimentation to augment his skeleton and claws with adamantium, Logan is as deadly as he is reckless, impulsive, and short-tempered. Making him the X-Men’s wildest and deadliest member, and one of Marvel Comics' biggest stars. He’s played in Fox and Marvel’s movie franchises by Hugh Jackman.

The only thing stopping him is Professor X and his team of heroes.

The results might surprise you.

If that’s the case,X-Menhas commented on such injustices since its premiere issue.

X-23 Wolverine

Speaking of,the Krakoa Era took the X-Men into an especially queer direction.

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For several years now, there have been several X-stories running congruently against each other.

Nightcrawler, classic look (in color), against a backdrop of X-Men images (black and white)

The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities.

Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity.

X-Men Cyclops and Wolverine

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WOLVERINE IN COMICS, TV AND FILM-1

Magneto in Posed Alex Ross Comic Art

The oldest and best-known adversary of the X-Men, Magneto has been a part of Marvel Comics since the mutant team was introduced. Bearing powers over magnetic fields, he views mutants as superior to normal humans, and aims to build a world where humans are dominant. The only thing stopping him is Professor X and his team of heroes.

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The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.

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