Summary
There may be a lot of mystery surroundingMarvel’s Wolverineat the moment, but there are a few aspects that notorious leaks have been able to unveil. After the success of itsSpider-Manseries, Insmoniac has its work cut out for it withMarvel’s Wolverine, as expectations regarding the beloved character’s adaptation will be high. Logan has been one of the most notable members of theX-Menand Marvel Comics in general, and Insomniac’s interpretation looks surprisingly young.
Based on leaked footage, Logan appears to be in his late 20s or early 30s.Past adaptations of Wolverinehave showcased a more mature-looking version of Logan. In most cases, he appears to be in his late 30s to mid 40s, so this more fresh-faced appearance is an interesting change of pace. It is probable that Insomniac wants to make its own unique version of the clawed hero. Despite this seemingly younger appearance, though, Logan is still likely much older than he appears.
Logan’s Unnatural Aging Keeps Wolverine a Compelling Figure
Looks Can Be Deceiving
Yes, Logan may look younger inleaked footage fromMarvel’s Wolverine, but that doesn’t mean he is actually young. One of the most compelling aspects of Logan is that he is unable to age normally. Due to his mutant healing abilities, Logan ages much slower than humans, making him live far longer than expected. As of now, Logan is estimated to be well over 100 years old. Clearly, his appearance does not match his age.
Since Logan was born back in the 19th century, he could still look young inMarvel’s Wolverinewhile still having years of hard-earned experience under his belt. With confirmation thatMarvel’s Wolverinewill take place in the same universe asMarvel’s Spider-Man, it’s highly unlikely that this adaptation of the character will be an origin story. That’swhat helpedMarvel’s Spider-Manstand out from other iterations. By the time Insomniac’s firstSpider-Mangame starts, Peter Parker is 23 and has eight years of crime-fighting under his belt. This is likely the same route the developer will take with Logan.
He may look youthful on the surface, but it is more than likely that Logan will be nearing 200 years old inMarvel’s Wolverine, if the game is set in modern day.Marvel’s Wolverinewill likely mirror theSpider-Manseriesin a variety of ways, but one of the most obvious seems to be for the story to pick up years after Logan has gained confidence in his powers. Seeing such a youthful version of Logan would be surprising, but it could also present a fascinating new take on the character.
In the teaser trailer, Logan is drinking at the Princess Bar. This bar is on the fictional Southeast Asian island of Madripoor, which hints at a much different setting than Peter Parker’s home of New York City.
Marvel’s Wolverine Paving Its Own Path
Due to his appearance, a younger Logan may be underestimated by potential antagonists. In the past, most encounters with Wolverine in movie adaptations haven’t really shown an underestimated version of the character, which would be compelling to explore.Taking on Logan in a fightis basically a doomed scenario. His retractable claws give him the advantage of being able to hide in plain sight, so it would make complete sense for thugs to approach Logan thinking he’s just a normal, fresh-faced young man.
A version of Logan that is less intimidating on the surface but is actually incredibly wise and grizzled on the inside might be the superior way to emphasize his years of experience.The future of Marvel games is compelling, andMarvel’s Wolverinecould be one of the most unique takes on Logan yet.
