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[[caption-width-right:350:'''[[WolverineClaws Snikt]]!''' You were looking for us, bub? [[note]]Clockwise from top-left: [[ComicBook/{{Bloodstrike}} Deadlock]], [[Franchise/MortalKombat Baraka]], [[Series/TheBoys2019 Popclaw]], and [[WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents Baby Shredder]], with Franchise/{{Wolverine}} himself in the center.[[/note]]]]

'''Franchise/{{Wolverine}}'''! One of the [[SeriesMascot flagship heroes]] of the ''Franchise/MarvelUniverse'' and the definitive NinetiesAntiHero. His immense PopularityPower ended up [[TropeMaker laying the groundwork]] for many superhero tropes, with some works going further and basing [[FountainOfExpies whole characters off him]].

** Wildchild was written to be a literal [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute replacement for Wolverine]]. How savage he actually varies, but he spends a lot of time barely able to speak.

See also SupermanSubstitute, BatmanParody, SpiderManSendUp, HulkMashUp, WonderWomanWannabe and CaptainPatriotic for other superhero expies. For actual wolverines, see WickedWeasel and BadOlBadger.

* In the SoftReboot of ''ComicBook/ArchieComicsSonicTheHedgehog'', Sally's Ring-blades made her a Furry version of Wolverine.

** Jimmy Hudson is Wolverine's son in ''ComicBook/UltimateMarvel'', who was specifically created as a GenerationXerox to [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute replace the dead Wolverine]] in the Ultimate franchise. The major distinctions between the two are Jimmy's blonde hair and comparatively less hair. Later, he also gained his own version of a symbiote similar to ComicBook/{{Venom}}.

** Lady Deathstrike, who is probably the closest thing to Wolverine's DistaffCounterpart. She too underwent the procedure to fuse her skeleton with adamantium, while her variant of WolverineClaws has each of her entire fingers surgically replaced with adamantium blades.

* ''Manga/VigilanteMyHeroAcademiaIllegals'': Jube Namimaru is quite a blatant Wolverine CaptainErsatz, not only physically resembling him with his chops but also possessing [[BladeBelowTheShoulder retractable wooden blades]] in his forearms. Bonus points for hanging out with a Cyclops {{expy}}.

* ''Franchise/MortalKombat'': Baraka is a savage warrior with [[BladeBelowTheShoulder retractable blades]] housed in his forearms, has an acute sense of smell, and a HealingFactor that allows him to survive otherwise fatal injuries. WordOfGod was his arm blades were meant to be longer, but due to concerns this would create an unfair reach they ended up being shortened to more Wolverine-style claws.
* Kevin from ''Videogame/TrialsOfMana''. He's the HalfHumanHybrid son of the Beast King and a human woman, and his father, a believer in MightMakesRight, doled out a lot of ToughLove when raising him in order to turn him into a worthy heir. As a result of his beastman lineage, Kevin has an affinity for wolves; he can [[SuperMode shapeshift into a werewolf at nighttime]], and his best friend Karl is a hand-reared wolf cub orphan. He fights [[BareFistedMonk with his bare hands]] and can equip magic gloves and {{Power Fist}}s to increase his attack power, some of which have bestial claws incorporated into their design. Also, his hair is a large shaggy mane reminiscent of Wolverine's haircut.
* Slash Man from Mega Man 7. Has the claws and the look, and his stage is jungle themed.
* ''Videogame/DiveKick'' has Redacted, who's a giant skunk bear that's a parody of Wolverine as he shows up in the Videogame/MarvelVsCapcom games.

* An episode of ''WesternAnimation/BigHero6TheSeries'' has Momakase become one after purchasing upgrades from [[spoiler: Liv Amara's clone]]. Rather than just wielding absurdly sharp blades, she sprouts them from her knuckles. The transformation also gives her animalistic eyes and even Logan's hairstyle.

* ''ComicBook/PowerCompany'' has Manhunter aka Kirk [=DePaul=], a clone of the original human Manhunter Paul Kirk. He has a healing factor, fights with a katar and has a rather unpleasant personality.

* ''WebAnimation/{{SLVR}}'' has Lycan Arcadia, a [[LittleBitBeastly wolf Faunus]] with WolverineClaws and a BloodKnight attitude.

** Lady Deathstrike in ''Film/X2XMenUnited'', like her comic counterpart is a female Wolverine for Logan to fight.

* Often part of a SuperTeam of mutants, [[RagTagBunchOfMisfits misfits]] or {{Single Power Superhero}}es.

[[caption-width-right:350:'''[[WolverineClaws Snikt]]!''' You were looking for us, bub? [[note]]Clockwise from top-left: [[ComicBook/{{Bloodstrike}} Deadlock]], [[Franchise/MortalKombat Baraka]], [[Series/TheBoys Popclaw]], and [[WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents Baby Shredder]], with Franchise/{{Wolverine}} himself in the center.[[/note]]]]

** The Female possesses a HealingFactor and had a DarkAndTroubledPast involving being experimented on to give her powers and become a LivingWeapon. She pretty much has everything but the WolverineClaws.
** Popclaw appears to be a {{Gender Flip}}ped version of Wolverine or rather X-23, which is even more prominent in the [[Series/TheBoys TV series]]. She possesses a single retractable claw on each arm.
** Groundhawk. He was deliberately designed to serve as an Expy of Wolverine, complete with looking very similar to him (while also wearing a mask similar to the one worn by Hawkman), but having literal hammers for hands in lieu of the famous claws. And, naturally, as a result of how Wolverine is Garth Ennis's absolute least favorite superhero of all time, Groundhawk is a blithering moron.

** Tracer, a member of the Extremists of Angor (an alien planet that bore a striking resemblance to Marvel Earth) in ''Comicbook/JusticeLeagueInternational'', is a Sabretooth clone, with the claws, the animal senses (hence the name) and the love of violence. He wears a costume similar to Creed's, but open at the front to show his CarpetOfVirility. His post-52 counterpart on Earth 8 is introduced in ''Lord Havok and the Extremists'', which gives him a version of Wolverine's origin as a brainwashed victim of super soldier experiments. A visit to Angor in ''Justice League Quarterly'' #3 features a brief appearance by an unnamed character in a version of Wolverine's costume with Mickey Mouse ears, and with much more curved claws.

* They are savage, bestial, have [[SuperSenses enhanced senses]], and often have an AnimalMotif which is typically a wolf or similar creature (despite Wolverine being named after, well, a wolverine, not a wolf).

** Tracer, a member of the Extremists of Angor (an alien planet that bore a striking resemblance to Marvel Earth) in ''Comicbook/JusticeLeagueInternational'', is a Sabretooth clone, with the claws, the animal senses (hence the name) and the love of violence. He wears a costume similar to Creed's, but open at the front to show his CarpetOfVirility. His post-52 counterpart on Earth 8 is introduced ''Lord Havok and the Extremists'', which gives him a version of Wolverine's origin as a brainwashed victim of super soldier experiments. A visit to Angor in ''Justice League Quarterly'' #3 features a brief appearance by an unnamed character in a version of Wolverine's costume with Mickey Mouse ears, and with much more curved claws.

** Tracer, a member of the Extremists of Angor (an alien planet that bore a striking resemblance to Marvel Earth) in ''Comicbook/JusticeLeagueInternational'', is a Sabretooth clone, with the claws, the animal senses (hence the name) and the love of violence. He wears a costume similar to Creed's, but open at the front to show his CarpetOfVirility. His post-52 counterpart on Earth 8 appears is introduced ''Lord Havok and the Extremists'', which gives him a version of Wolverine's origin as a brainwashed victim of super soldier experiments. A visit to Angor in ''Justice League Quarterly'' #3 features a brief appearance by an unnamed character in a version of Wolverine's costume with Mickey Mouse ears, and with much more curved claws.

* Tracer, a member of the Extremists of Angor (an alien planet that bore a striking resemblance to Marvel Earth) in ''Comicbook/JusticeLeagueInternational'', is a Sabretooth clone, with the claws, the animal senses (hence the name) and the love of violence. He wears a costume similar to Creed's, but open at the front to show his CarpetOfVirility. His post-52 counterpart on Earth 8 appears is introduced ''Lord Havok and the Extremists'', which gives him a version of Wolverine's origin as a brainwashed victim of super soldier experiments. A visit to Angor in ''Justice League Quarterly'' #3 features a brief appearance by an unnamed character in a version of Wolverine's costume with Mickey Mouse ears, and with much more curved claws.

** Timberwolf. It should be noted that while Wolverine is the more famous example, Timberwolf actually predates Wolverine and may have been the one Wolverine ripped off. He bears a strong physical resemblance to Wolverine and having near-identical powers.
** Rosabelle Mendez/ Pantha, a member of the Titans, also count. Gold and blue costume: check; feral behavior: check; pointy mask: check; had a mysterious past for a long time: check; underwent a shady scientific experiment: check; has sharp claws (in her case, fingernails): check; got an X-themed nickname from the shady lab: check (Wolverine was Weapon-X, Pantha was X-24).

* Often part of a SuperTeam of mutants or {{Single Power Superhero}}es.

* In terms of morality they tend to be an AntiHero, typically being GoodIsNotNice and embodying the NinetiesAntiHero. Though at times they can easily be an outright villain.

See also SupermanSubstitute, BatmanParody, SpiderManSendUp, HulkMashUp, WonderWomanWannabe and CaptainPatriotic for other superhero
expies. For actual wolverines, see WickedWeasel and BadOlBadger.

* Zombieman from ''Webcomic/OnePunchMan'' is a fairly close Wolverine analogue. He is an ArtificialZombie originating from the [[EvilutionaryBiologist House of Evolution]] where experimentation granted him an unbelievable HealingFactor that puts Wolvey's to shame and gives him near CompleteImmortality (though not quite to FromASingleCell). In fact he gets subjected to GoodThingYouCanHeal more often than the X-Man himself, often defeating his enemies not by overpowering them but by ''outlasting'' them. When he becomes fixated on hunting something down, he's essentially an ImplacableMan. While he lacks WolverineClaws, he does favor machetes or an axe in combat.

** ComicBook/{{Sabretooth}}, Wolverine's ArchEnemy and original EvilCounterpart is a very deliberate example. He represents what Wolverine could become if he lets his savage instincts consume him. Power wise they are virtually identical, with the exception of Sabretooth's claws extending from his fingers rather than his wrists.

** ComicBook/{{Daken}}, Wolverine's son, who inherited a great deal of his father's powers. He also has emotion-controlling pheromone powers, and his HealingFactor functions voluntarily rather than passively.

** Wolfsbane is a mutant with the power to shift into a werewolf form. However she possesses a transitional state which is half human half wolf, whereby she possesses AbsurdlySharpClaws and bestial strength.
** Wildchild was written to be a literal [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute replacement for Wolverine]]. How savage he actually is varies, but he spends a lot of time barely able to speak.
** Marrow is a less straight example, where instead of WolverineClaws she's able to grow bone protrusions out of anywhere from her body, which she can then break off and use as handheld blades. Though much like Wolverine, she possesses a HealingFactor that seals wounds made from said breaking of her bones off.

** SelfDemonstrating/{{Lobo}} was created as a taken UpToEleven parody of Wolverine being a NinetiesAntiHero with a ridiculous HealingFactor taken to FromASingleCell levels. The ''ComicBook/MarvelVersusDC'' {{Crossover}} event even pairs him and Wolverine against each other where... [[TheWorfEffect Wolverine somehow ends up winning]].

** Rosabelle Mendez/ Pantha, a member of the Titans, also count. Gold and blue costume: check; feral behavior: check; pointy mask: check; had a mysterious past for a long time: check; underwent a shady scientific experiment: check; has sharp claws (in her case, fingernails): check; got a X-themed nickname from the shady lab: check (Wolverine was Weapon-X, Pantha was X-24).

** Groundhawk. He was deliberately designed to serve as an expy of Wolverine, complete with looking very similar to him (while also wearing a mask similar to the one worn by Hawkman), but having literal hammers for hands in lieu of the famous claws. And, naturally, as a result of how Wolverine is Garth Ennis's absolute least favorite superhero of all time, Groundhawk is a blithering moron.
* ''ComicBook/{{Cyberforce}}'': Ripclaw was intended as the Wolverine figure given the whole team is an ComicBook/XMen parody. Ripclaws possesses the fingered versions of WolverineClaws, HealingFactor, animalistic physiology and was subjected to cybernetic enhancements.

*** Like her [[ComicBook/{{X 23}} comics incarnation]], Laura possesses all of Logan's powers: Including his HealingFactor, claws, (though in a different arrangement) and (implied) enhanced senses and strength. ''Un''like her comics counterpart, she may be even ''more'' feral than Logan himself, as she responds violently to even ''perceived'' threats, including a hapless store clerk who simply tried to keep her from shoplifting food.

* ''VideoGame/MetalGear'': Raiden is an anti-heroic LivingWeapon given cybernetic enhancements and uses an AbsurdlySharpBlade capable of cutting through anything. Like Wolverine he also possesses LaserGuidedAmnesia and an innate BerserkMode mindset that makes him even more dangerous. ''WebAnimation/DeathBattle'' even chose to pit him and Wolverine against each other.

* ''WebAnimation/ToonSandwich'''s parody of the ''Film/XMenApocalypse'' trailer featured "Knife-Knuckle Man" as a stand-in for Wolverine, since he was "a lot cheaper than Creator/HughJackman". He promptly gets gunned down by guards soon after, revealing he does not possess the same HealingFactor.

* ''WesternAnimation/TheFairlyOddParents'': The episode "The Big Superhero Wish" has everyone gaining SuperPowersForADay. Vicky's supervillain alterego is called The Baby Shredder who is a Wolverine homage complete with WolverineClaws and his hairstyle.

* The psychotic duo in ''WesternAnimation/{{Gargoyles}}'', Hyena and Jackal. The twin are from Canada, fight with claws, possess wildhair and have a penchant for murder.

See also SupermanSubstitute, BatmanParody, SpiderManSendUp, HulkMashUp, WonderWomanWannbe and CaptainPatriotic for other superhero