History SelfDemonstrating / Wolverine

Yer probably wonderin' about my origin story, but I don't remember much. Those assholes from that ''horrifying'' Weapon X program messed with my brain, so I can't actually remember what happened before then. Ya better read up on ''Origin'', ''Weapon X'' and the like.[[note]]''(In a nutshell: Wolverine was born James Howlett in Alberta, [[CanadaEh Canada]], and grew his bone claws after being forced to kill his groundskeeper, who in turn had killed his father. He then adopted the name "Logan", living in the wilderness and going on with his life, until he was captured by the Canadian government as part of their "Weapon X" program, at which point he was brainwashed and given his adamantium skeleton. He escaped, and the rest is history.)''[[/note]]

Would ya lookit that? Looks like a tons more pages with some familiar faces popped up, let's see what we got[[note]]I'm not gonna go through all of them '[[Administrivia/ThreadMode cause that's how some of theirs had this part cut]]. [[NotMakingThisUpDisclaimer Just ask Banner.]] [[/note]]:

Would ya lookit that? Looks like a tons more pages with some familiar faces popped up, let's see what we got:

* NinetiesAntiHero: While I was created durin' UsefulNotes/TheBronzeAgeOfComicBooks, I fit right in durin' TheNineties since everyone went crazy for [[DarkerAndEdgier darker and grittier]] heroes. My best-known costume (in the image above) came from then.

* VitrolicBestBuds: I share this with Scott Summers, given the whole Jean Grey in the room and how we don't really click together as well. Though, many people think we don't like each other at all, which isn't goddamn true...anymore. I trust him to get his shit together as our leader and he expects the same of me and we make a hell of a team because of it. Hell, there was even a time us and Jean were ''all'' together, but you didn't hear from me, bub.

* VerbalTic: Take a wild guess, ''bub''.

* CruelMercy: Not normally my thing, but Matsu'o Tsurayaba, one of the leaders of The Hand, found himself on the recieving end of this after he murdered my Mariko. Rather than just outright killing him, I cut off his arm, but left him alive... only to return once a year on the anniversery of Mariko's death to carve off another of the bastards body parts, no matter how he tried to run or hide. By the end, he had lost his arm, his ear, his nose and his gallbladder, and had resorted to writing me a cute little letter asking for permission to kill himself. It’s actually hilarious if you read it once.

* HeroesWantRedheads: If ya know me, you'd know I always go for red-haired women, especially Jean Grey. But why did she have to go for [[ComicBook/{{Cyclops}} Scott]] instead...? [[note]]And then, in that [[ComicBook/XMenForever one universe]], she was going to dump him for me... but I got killed off! Story of my life.[[/note]]

* UltimateShowdownOfUltimateDestiny: So apparently in one in one of them web shows where [[WebAnimation/DeathBattle two character fight to the death]], I was pitted up against some girlish-looking weirdo named Raiden from some video game series called Franchise/MetalGear, or whatever the name of it was. [[spoiler: Sadly, yours truly lost in said fight. The kid's got guts, I'll give em' that. Rest assured, next time around, it won't be so easy! Bet on that, bub!]]

* CatchPhrase: Just read my intro above. If ya don't know what it is by now, ya must've been livin' under a rock for the past 40 years.[[note]]"I'm the best there is at what I do. And what I do isn't very nice."[[/note]]

* HealingFactor: I'm widely seen as the TropeCodifier. I didn't have this when I first appeared; the writers added it in later they realized they needed to explain why having metal bones didn't kill me. The exact limits of it are are [[StrongAsTheyNeedToBe inconsistent]], [[DependingOnTheWriter depending on what the different writers want]], or even between the same writers. Some of the [[RunningTheAsylum crazier fanboy writers]] have presented me as virtually immortal, even though I've died in the past and alternate timelines, ''[[BadFuture Days of Future Past]]'' being one of the most famous. The usual limitation is that I can heal from injuries to my vital organs, but I can still be killed if somethin' strong enough tries to strangle me and cuts the air off from my lungs. [[spoiler:Recently, I contracted an intelligent virus from the [[ComicBook/CaptainUniverse Microverse]], which disabled my ability to heal. The virus offered to give it back if I helped it escape ComicBook/{{SHIELD}}'s attempts to eradicate it, but no way was I lettin' it get away. Now the virus is gone, but unfortunately, looked like my healing factor's gone with it, and for good this time. However, with my resurrection, it's also back.]]

I've also appeared in [[WesternAnimation/XMenTheAnimatedSeries a buncha]] [[WesternAnimation/XMenEvolution cartoons]] [[WesternAnimation/WolverineAndTheXMen2009 fer]] [[WesternAnimation/TheSuperheroSquadShow kids]] (and [[WesternAnimation/HulkVs a few]] [[Anime/MarvelAnimeWolverine fer]] [[Anime/MarvelAnimeXMen adults]]), as well as the ''Film/XMenFilmSeries'' made by Fox where I was played by Creator/HughJackman. Though he would be [[AdaptationalAttractiveness too tall, pretty, and]] [[FakeNationality Australian]] to play me in movies, his portrayal ''did'' become one of the best-known and widely praised superhero portrayals to hit the big screen, so I don't blame him. But due to Creator/{{Disney}} buying Creator/TwentiethCenturyFox, ya prolly might see me duke it out with [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse the Hulk or Thor]] on the big screen any time soon. However, it's worth considerin' that [[Film/XMen1 ya don't have ta]] [[Film/X2XMenUnited be Disney]] [[Film/TheWolverine to put out]] [[Film/XMenDaysOfFuturePast a good movie]] [[Film/{{Logan}} starrin' me]]. Plus, I got a beef with that Perlmutter guy in charge of Marvel, since he's breakin' [[WolverinePublicity tradition]] and denyin' me all sorts of appearances just 'cuz he isn't gettin' along well with Fox. Bastard [[KilledOffForReal killed me off]] too. Still, closest thing I got to a daughter [[ComicBook/{{X 23}} took up the mantle,]] so there's that at least. [[spoiler: [[ComicBook/MarvelFreshStart Then they decided to bring me back to the game and give me fire claws]].]]

* And now [[SelfDemonstrating/JJonahJameson that loudmouth from the Bugle]] has one too... Well, as much of a pain in th' ass he can be ta' anyone besides Web-head, [[HatesEveryoneEqually it's not really mutants that he has it out for]].

* CruelMercy: Not normally my thing, but Matsu'o Tsurayaba, one of the leaders of The Hand, found himself on the recieving end of this after he murdered my Mariko. Rather than just outright killing him, I cut off his arm, but left him alive... only to return once a year on the anniversery of Mariko's death to carve off another of the bastards body parts, no matter how he tried to run or hide. By the end, he had lost his arm, his ear, his nose and his gallbladder, and had resorted to writing me a latter asking for permission to kill himself.

''(This page is best read in Creator/CalDodd, Creator/ScottMcNeil, Creator/SteveBlum, Creator/HughJackman or Creator/RichardArmitage's voice.)''

* CombatPragmatist: A lotta people think I'm just a rage-filled brute, but I actually ''do'' plan ahead and address my vulnerabilities when I need to. And I wouldn't be the best at what I do if I didn't fight dirty every now and then. Case in point, in ''ComicBook/XMenDaysOfFuturePastDoomsday'', I get the drop on Magneto with a weapon designed specifically to put him down, [[KryptoniteFactor a plastic gun with high-density polymer bullets]]. If Chuck and Cyc hadn't stopped me, I would've blown his head off right then and there.

And then there's the video games. [[SarcasmMode Quite surprisingly]], I've been in every ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom'' until recently, appearing in even more games in th' series than [[Franchise/SpiderMan Spidey]]. In vanilla ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3'', I'm the best at what I do, and what I do is [[HighTierScrappy win tourneys]] and piss off everyone who wants ta play as Hsien-Ko or their other favorite. But ya prolly knew that, huh. (Though [[GameBreaker possessed-Jean]] does a ''much'' better job at pissin' off all the tourney players.) Oh, and ya may have noticed, but they made my newest theme song, [[https://youtu.be/jc9tq9iB_Jg which is really just an update of my old one]], sound like a flippin ''Franchise/PowerRangers'' theme song. However, Marvel decided that in their latest handshake with Capcom that they only want to invite the heroes that play nice with the MCU. The fans are hoping Perlmutter get off his high horse and put me in the [[VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcomInfinite newest entry]], but considering that ''that'' game has been out for a year with no updates or even mentions by Capcom, looks like that ship has sailed. [[note]]Inviting T'Challa in my place was a nice try, Capcom, but there's no substitute for The Wolverine, no matter how many of my "Functions" you slap on him...[[/note]] On the bright side, the minds at [[Creator/InsomniacGames Insomniac]] are finally giving me my own solo game set in a universe inhabited by [[VideoGame/SpiderManPS4 ol' Web-Head]] and his [[VideoGame/SpiderManMilesMorales crime-fighting buddy in black]].

* [[NotMakingThisUpDisclaimer There used to be one for]] [[Franchise/SpiderMan the ol' Web-Head,]] but it just didn't really stand out. Apparently all those stupid jokes ([[LesserOfTwoEvils just not as stupid as Wade's]]) weren't enough. Now it's [[SelfDemonstrating/SpiderMan back again]].

* CombatPragmatist: A lotta people think I'm just a rage-filled brute, but I actually ''do'' plan ahead and address my vulnerabilities when I need to. Case in point, in ''ComicBook/XMenDaysOfFuturePastDoomsday'', I get the drop on Magneto with a weapon designed specifically to put him down, [[KryptoniteFactor a plastic gun with high-density polymer bullets]]. If Chuck and Cyc hadn't stopped me, I would've blown his head off right then and there.

* HealingFactor: I'm widely seen as the TropeCodifier. I didn't have this when I first appeared; the writers added it in later they realized they needed to explain why having metal bones didn't kill me. The exact limits of it are are [[StrongAsTheyNeedToBe inconsistent]], [[DependingOnTheWriter depending on what the different writers want]], or even between the same writers. Some of the [[RunningTheAsylum crazier fanboy writers]] have presented me as virtually immortal, even though I've died in the past and alternate timelines, [[BadFuture Days of Future Past]] being one of the most famous. The usual limitation is that I can heal from injuries to my vital organs, but I can still be killed if somethin' strong enough tries to strangle me and cuts the air off from my lungs. [[spoiler:Recently, I contracted an intelligent virus from the [[ComicBook/CaptainUniverse Microverse]], which disabled my ability to heal. The virus offered to give it back if I helped it escape ComicBook/{{SHIELD}}'s attempts to eradicate it, but no way was I lettin' it get away. Now the virus is gone, but unfortunately, looked like my healing factor's gone with it, and for good this time. However, with my resurrection, it's also back.]]

* CombatPragmatist: A lotta people think I'm just a rage-filled brute, but I actually ''do'' plan ahead and address my vulnerabilities when I need to. Case in point, in ''ComicBook/XMenDaysOfFuturePastDoomsday'', I get the drop on Magneto with a weapon designed specifically to put him down, [[KryptoniteFactor a plastic gun with high-density polymer bullets]]. If Cyclops and the Professor hadn't stopped me, I would've blown his head off right then and there.

* [[SelfDemonstrating/BlackPanther T'Challa's]] got one as well. Sorry 'bout the Phoenix ruining your marriage with 'Roro.

* [[SelfDemonstrating/TheThing Ben Grimm]] got a page? Not surprised.

* [[SelfDemonstrating/MorriganAensland Morrigan]] has her own page. When are they gonna make a new game t' keep her amused before starting another crossover?

And then there's the video games. [[SarcasmMode Quite surprisingly]], I've been in every ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom'' until recently, appearing in even more games in th' series than [[Franchise/SpiderMan Spidey]]. In vanilla ''VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcom3'', I'm the best at what I do, and what I do is [[TierInducedScrappy win tourneys]] and piss off everyone who wants ta play as Hsien-Ko or their other favorite. But ya prolly knew that, huh. (Though [[GameBreaker possessed-Jean]] does a ''much'' better job at pissin' off all the tourney players.) Oh, and ya may have noticed, but they made my newest theme song, [[https://youtu.be/jc9tq9iB_Jg which is really just an update of my old one]], sound like a flippin ''Franchise/PowerRangers'' theme song. However, Marvel decided that in their latest handshake with Capcom that they only want to invite the heroes that play nice with the MCU. The fans are hoping Perlmutter get off his high horse and put me in the [[VideoGame/MarvelVsCapcomInfinite newest entry]], but considering that ''that'' game has been out for a year with no updates or even mentions by Capcom, looks like that ship has sailed. [[note]]Inviting T'Challa in my place was a nice try, Capcom, but there's no substitute for The Wolverine, no matter how many of my "Functions" you slap on him...[[/note]] On the bright side, the minds at [[Creator/InsomniacGames Insomniac]] are finally giving me my own solo game set in a universe inhabited by [[VideoGame/SpiderManPS4 ol' Web-Head]] and his [[VideoGame/SpiderManMilesMorales crime-fighting buddy in black]].

* WolverineClaws: I'm the freakin' TropeNamer, for cryin' out loud! Though I ended up [[UnbuiltTrope unbuilding]] the trope as well. See, these little beauties break my skin every time I ''[[SayingSoundEffectsOutLoud snikt]]'' 'em, and the healing factor's the only thing that makes 'em practical to use. Otherwise, I'd just have six open wounds on my knuckles all the time. And in case ya can't guess, that ain't too practical, bub.

* Really? They even gave [[SelfDemonstrating/TheUnbelievableGwenpool Miss Not-Wade]] one? 'Definitely didn't see ''that'' coming. 'Thought Shulkie's page already had that sort of thing covered.

I've also appeared in [[WesternAnimation/XMenTheAnimatedSeries a buncha]] [[WesternAnimation/XMenEvolution cartoons]] [[WesternAnimation/WolverineAndTheXMen2009 fer]] [[WesternAnimation/TheSuperheroSquadShow kids]] (and [[WesternAnimation/HulkVs a few]] [[Anime/{{Wolverine}} fer]] [[Anime/XMen adults]]), as well as the ''Film/XMenFilmSeries'' made by Fox where I was played by Creator/HughJackman. Though he would be [[AdaptationalAttractiveness too tall, pretty, and]] [[FakeNationality Australian]] to play me in movies, his portrayal ''did'' become one of the best-known and widely praised superhero portrayals to hit the big screen, so I don't blame him. But due to Creator/{{Disney}} buying Creator/TwentiethCenturyFox, ya prolly might see me duke it out with [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse the Hulk or Thor]] on the big screen any time soon. However, it's worth considerin' that [[Film/XMen1 ya don't have ta]] [[Film/X2XMenUnited be Disney]] [[Film/TheWolverine to put out]] [[Film/XMenDaysOfFuturePast a good movie]] [[Film/{{Logan}} starrin' me]]. Plus, I got a beef with that Perlmutter guy in charge of Marvel, since he's breakin' [[WolverinePublicity tradition]] and denyin' me all sorts of appearances just 'cuz he isn't gettin' along well with Fox. Bastard [[KilledOffForReal killed me off]] too. Still, closest thing I got to a daughter [[ComicBook/{{X 23}} took up the mantle,]] so there's that at least. [[spoiler: [[ComicBook/MarvelFreshStart Then they decided to bring me back to the game and give me fire claws]].]]

* AdaptationalAttractiveness: My [[Anime/{{Wolverine}} anime]] counterpart. There wer' some fan-boys complaining about it, without seeing my show yet. Eh, screw' em. My looks didn't stop me from taking names and kickin' ass. Creator/HughJackman too, if you think about it.

* And now [[SelfDemonstrating/JJonahJameson that loudmouth from the Bugle]] has one too... Well, [[HatesEveryoneEqually it's not really mutants that he has it out for]].

* Really? They gave [[SelfDemonstrating/TheUnbelievableGwenpool Miss Not-Wade]] one? 'Definitely didn't see ''that'' coming. 'Thought we already had Shulkie for that sort of thing.