The Perfect Wolverine Adaptation

[@iammaximumstupied]

this definitely was the perfect version of Wolverine, i know you said he was like an uncle but felt more like a father. his connection to Kitty and Rouge was great

[@inesatt1313]

Rogue*

[@wolfharbinger]

And the fact that Laura was in the show too, this is the first version of wolverine I ever really connected to as a child, this Logan holds a special place in my heart. I hope if Hugh does do more X-Men movies, that they take their queues from Evolution and making it slightly more adult while still being about teenagers becoming heroes, and let the other X-Men shine with Wolverine's guidance.

[@redeyegaming3806]

@@wolfharbingeractually from what I understand, Laura was originally made for X-Men Evolution and then she was featured in later content. I could very well have that all wrong though so take it with a grain of salt.

[@acecashman1237]

@@redeyegaming3806 you are correct, Laura started as an original character for this show, then later added to comics.

[@smashmaster521]

@@acecashman1237 Indeed. The executives wanted more Wolverine, but X-Men Evolution was designed in a way where that would have been incredibly jarring, so the writers instead made Laura to fulfill those demands while keeping Logan in the role he was already given.

[@stranger5011]

His dad/uncle relationship with kitty is so adorable

[@shinkaiatsuya950]

Loved the orange suit and liked his moment with x-23

[@xadalau9758]

black and orange suit is peak

[@Darksmirk1]

The thing i really enjoyed with X-men 97 is they didn't oversaturate Wolverine to the plot. Wolverine is and has been my favorite, but he works best doing his own thing. The love triangle works, but it shouldn't have been a huge plot point. I feel Wolverine loves Jean because of her kindness, not a true loving feeling.

[@Jason5818UI]

Because its not the same peak wolverine from the original series..Cal is significantly older he doesn't sound the same

[@RedCommunistDragon]

This might be a hot take, but I actually prefer the orange/bronze suit over the standard yellow we typically see. That’s a hill I will die on.

[@Therobot-zy8uc]

Agreed

[@JakeSmith-mq5dc]

Same!

[@firepuppies4086]

I wouldn't mind him alternating. It's definitely a good look

[@dahken417]

It's the perfect compromise. It says 'super-suit' while giving him the ability to stealth in a natural environment somewhat believably.

[@kimeraclan3135]

@@RedCommunistDragon The orange is good look for him. Besides plenty of mustelides, such as wolverines, have brighter coats.

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

I loved that Wolverine was a mentor figure, and there was no forced love triangle with Jean and Scott.

[@xadalau9758]

That is why this is the best Wolverine. Even though it is in the comics, he having a thing for Jean always rubbed me the wrong way.

[@strombreakr]

@@xadalau9758 fr Wolverine is kinda a beta cuck in a lot of media

[@thewhitewolf58]

BOORRIING!!!

[@xadalau9758]

@@strombreakr I watched his movies as a kid, I don't remmember a Lot of them, but I was annoyed How he was always feeling Sorry for himself and so much melodrama. Logan was the movie with him I liked the most, because It has all the traits of the best Wolverine stories (him acting solo and a father figure to a girl, and his death was great).

[@SOM-v4o]

Makes sense because the guy has been through 100 years of bullshit ​@@xadalau9758

[@inesatt1313]

I loved him,he is such great mentor and father figure to the X-Men to the point that he finds peace and companionship with them as his family. Not to mention Scott's performance really matches his character and Steve Blum's as well

[@Step43099]

Logan and his 3 daughters Kitty, Rogue, and Laura basically 😂

[@marqusmedina5983]

Bro that would be perfect

[@smashmaster521]

Meanwhile, Jubilee fans stare at you in contempt...Before shrugging their shoulders with a cocky smirk because Jubilee's really more of a best friend than a daughter despite filling the same role as Kitty.

[@lukaslambs5780]

His role in X-men 97 I think is perfect given how much of him we’ve seen this century. It’s nice to have other characters shine!

[@leopoldmaximus145]

X men evolution easily has the most underrated Logan (Wolverine) variant. Logan always works best when he is not the main x man and was also great as a mentor for the X men and X 23. I also love Scott McNeil's performance and that he never has a love triangle with Scott and Jean ( which was annoying and would have never worked even if Storm and himself were teenagers in the show)

[@zoroblackzoro7696]

The Logan father figure angle is always going to be my favorite and I think it because of this show.

[@mandalorianhunter1]

Venxous cooking again. You got to my favorite version of Wolverine with my favorite costume of his to. Honestly this is my first true Wolverine even though I had a 90's X-Men toy of his and saw Hugh Jackman wolverine. This Wolverine has most of his character traits without the flaws of wanting Jean. He is a good teacher, role model and uncle to the team. This show really gives his relationship with Kitty great weight that we don't see outside of the comics. He has a great relationship with Kurt and Charles, along with finally having a good relationship with Scott instead of them always fighting in most iterations of X-Men. I really want more of this version of him hut sadly we won't get that

[@BarryAllen-ug4]

This wolverine had the best design for wolverine's costume

[@ericschuller908]

Honestly, Scott McNeil will always be the definitive voice of Wolverine to me. My favorite scene in the series is when X-23 is having her breakdown with Wolverine in her debut episode. That performance had me crying just as much as McNeil's other pivotal warrior poet role, Dinobot, from the Beast Wars cartoon series.

[@strombreakr]

@@ericschuller908 Mine is Steve Blum but honestly just about every Wolverine va is peak

[@ericschuller908]

@strombreakr agreed. He's never really been miscast.

[@The_Blue_Otaku]

@@strombreakr For me it's a tie between Steve Blum and Cal Dodd, both there performances perfectly fit Wolverine

[@Jason5818UI]

Lol how is a Scott the definitive where he clearly took influence from Cal..u cant be the definitive and your taking influence from someone else

[@ericschuller908]

@@Jason5818UI, I was in either second or third grade - I can't remember which since I had the same teacher for both years - when I watched X-Men Evolution. This was my first time watching Wolverine in animation. For me, McNeil's voice as Wolverine just feels like a better fit for the character. And actors draw on inspiration from other performers all the time, so you criticism is pretty much pointless.

[@masonmancoffey1722]

I love this version of him most

[@esconde9922]

so cool the opening always has that specific guitar riff to let you know when wolverine's segment is on

[@WeebGuru6]

Thank u I agree evolution version of wolverine is the best version cuz there’s no bloody love triangle most x men characters best version is the evolution version

[@Meme033094]

Best Wolverine Costume love the orange and black fit

[@lucas.n.carvalho.artist]

Excellent analysis as always! Here's some cool trivia about Wolverine here in Brazil: We had a few voice actors tackle Logan but the most iconic was Isaac Bardavid, who played him throughout all the Fox movies, but he sadly passed away not long after the release of Logan. One of the other amazing actors who had the role is Luiz Feier Motta, who played Logan in X-Men Evolution. After Isaac's passing, he's become the new main voice actor for Wolverine in recent projects, like X-Men 97 and Deadpool & Wolverine.

[@danielpratt3794]

OH MY GOSH THANK YOU I love Wolverine but no matter the adaptation i always cringed whenever he was obsessed with Jean Grey like Why? So when he acted like a wise uncle to her and all the x men (especially rogue and kitty) I immediately fell in love with this depiction. Plus his voice and old man early 2000 lingo is just iconic for me I wish there were more Logans like this one

[@smashmaster521]

They needed an excuse to replicate the original dynamic between Captain America and Hawkeye from the Avengers, so having Jean at the center of a love triangle was one way they went about that. I say one way because Wolverine and Cyclops would usually fight because Logan is a rebel who plays by his own rules...Also, snikt, bub. Snikt.

[@captain_dsz6049]

While X-Men evolution is my favorite non high Jackman adaptation of wolverine, I will always give wolverine from X-Men tas the gold medal just for the single line "tell cyclops I mad him a convertible" That aside as always an amazing deep dive into the characters and absolute love to this show, your videos are top tier and I'm so happy to keep seeing them coming thank you for this

[@Venxous]

Much appreciated

[@JakeSmith-mq5dc]

I'd say his role in the X-Men is the Team's Dad and Storm is the Team's Mom. Meanwhile Beast might get the fun uncle monicker.

[@francostevo9939]

I knew there was a reason why I hated Wolverine for yrs, aside from him always being the center of attention, I k ew there was a reason I loved evolution Wolverine and hated other different versions. The other versions is him trying to act like the high horse, trying so hard to prove his dominance, and I can’t stand his rushing into things without thinking. Evolution Wolverine is more of a treat to see because he actually has more caring sides to him.

[@ajwebhead21]

I've been waiting for this and it was worth the wait because besides hugh jackman, this is my favorite adaptation of Wolverine. I feel like this is the ultimate wolverine that needed to be in the comics.

[@maxordman4100]

Evolution was an incredible series and I love this version of Wolverine. He is most definitely up there! He has some fantastic action scenes but he’s also a very nice well rounded out character. The X-23 episode also worked really well to make him feel more relatable and even though you could also say that episode gets taken up a lot with X-23 herself, he’s an important character in it too and it wouldn’t work as well without him. This is definitely an underrated version of the character! I love this cartoon so much! Evolution was so amazing! I think we also owe it a bit to WB really. This was the only time we ever got a Warner Brothers funded Marvel cartoon! I like to think that plays another part in what makes this series very unique! Great retrospective!

[@Rougrou1597]

Wolverine and the X-Men has my favorite version of Wolverine. That first episode was amazing.

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

"Look, here's how I see it. I'd like to finish this job before New Years, so if you don't tell her, I will." I think that was the only acknowledgement to the Scott-Jean-Logan love triangle in X-Men Evolution. While Logan worked fine on his own in Evolution, if he was going to have a romantic partner, why wasn't he paired up with Storm? I'm not the biggest fan of Logan & Storm as opposed to Jean, but Storm was the only other adult on the team aside from Logan. And since Black Panther was never mentioned in that series, why not have Logan and Storm as a couple considering it happens in other timelines.

[@axels3188]

I think Evolution version of wolverine was good seeing him being a mentor to the Young x men was cool and their not being the toxic love triangle with him Cyclopes and Jean was good and seeing him have a caring side to Kitty, Rouge and X-23 was good and Wolverine goes well as a Side Character more than a leader.

[@javonscruggs8233]

The best psrt evolution is theirs no stupid love triangle and he's actually pretty cool with cyclops. wolverine is one of my favorite marvel characters but i always hated the love triangle especially even in the comics i feel like logan has had healthy love relationship with other characters. Evolution was truly a breath of freash air for a wolverine just being a teacher and helping his students

[@insxmniac3616]

perfect way to start my morning

[@pauliepizzo8633]

This and wolverine and the x-men were my personal favorites versions of the iconic hero in my opinion

[@francostevo9939]

17:17- 17:26. AND THERE IT IS!!! THAT RIGHT THERE!!! THAT IS WHY I HATE X-MEN THE LAST STAND AND WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN! These writer want so desperately to make Logan in charge and leader of the team that they character assassinate him and cyclops. They do that badly on cyclops to make him dumb in his decisions in order for Logan to talk some logic of the situation to make him look good and sound reasonable in order for him to be suited to be leader of the X-men. A guy who rushes into things without thinking is not what I call leader material

[@DirtHutCaver]

Yay, a video on my favorite Wolverine!! :D That's a nice notification to wake up to.

[@thomasdeen2099]

YESSSSS, FINALLY, I WOULD HAVE WAITED AN ETERNITY FOR THIS.

[@TevyaSmolka]

i loved X-Men evolution such amazing show in my opinion.

[@kimeraclan3135]

This interpretation of Wolvie was the go-to for me as well do to all the reasons mentioned in this video. But, I wouldn't say that Wolvierine has no place in kids or teen media becauce you can say that for several other superheroes. Hell, the Fantastic Four have had movies aimed at older audiences and those all sucked, versus their appearance in their last two animated shows and The A:EMH.

[@smashmaster521]

That idea comes from the misconception that Wolverine HAS to be gory. That's just a factor to Wolverine that can't be ignored, but every X-Men show prior to X-Men 97, Marvel Vs. Capcom, and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 have shown that Wolverine can be toned down and still work.

[@TreFKennedy]

I respect your perspective, Logan can be 1 of the leaders

[@JakeSmith-mq5dc]

Something that doesn't get brought up a lot, but I also REALLY loved the design. Orange and Black over the Yellow and Blue any day of the week for me.

[@TreFKennedy]

Honestly in the MCU, when the X-Men are introduced, i hope James and Scott has the same dynamic as Tony and Steve

[@SonnySantana2099]

James ?

[@TreFKennedy]

@ Wolverine name is James Howlett

[@smashmaster521]

@@SonnySantana2099 Logan's just an alias. His real name is James Howlett. I don't blame you for not knowing that, though. That detail about Wolverine wasn't revealed until the 2000s, and it's one that adaptations rarely acknowledge.

[@rolandkatsuragi]

7:00 Unfortunately, the main reason why John Byrne started the trend of pairing Logan with female mutant teens, was a bit more "selfish."

[@ryszakowy]

i hated that love triangle in TAS but NOTHING beats TAS wolverine trying to swear PG13

[@strombreakr]

IDK man LEGO Wolverine kinda peak...

[@travismiddleton8218]

Agree with you this is one of the best cartoon versions of Logan. He doesn't take the spotlight away from the other X-Men (looking at you Wolverine and the X-Men 😑), he isn't in a love triangle with Jean and Scott and he isn't used as a main character. Plus his costume is great and his scenes with X-24 ugh soo good. For me, this and the 90s Wolverine are the best cartoon versions

[@francofernandes2006]

Crazy how allowing Wolverine to be a grumpy mentor figure and side character instead of trying to force him into the role of protagonist and heroic leader led to an excellent adaptation of the character. Who would've thought, huh?

[@lilspicytuna]

Damn ok this is actually great that I’m not alone in thinking that the orange wolverine is the best 👌

[@paolocalapatia6401]

BOTH Badass AND Caring. X-Men Evolution Forever has MY Fave VA & Fave Adaptation of Wolverine It’s reason why I actually prefer BOTH His Suits that The Iconic Yellow & Blue

[@demon_warrior870]

I love this version of wolverine, but for me I'm glad he took a back seat this series because the xmen are a team not when he leads them.

[@wesselvidge5070]

Totally agree,and I’ve been an x men fan since the early 80s

[@callummoore6962]

I respectfully disagree with you regarding Wolverine "not heavily suited to children's media", mainly because it is worth pointing out that it is the mostly PG 90s cartoon as well as the mostly PG-13 film series is what really boosted Wolverine into one of Marvel's most iconic characters even if I am grateful that we eventually got two R-Rated films with the character in "Logan" and "Deadpool & Wolverine". I mean yeah his comics are more violent than most media adaptations, but the same can be said for the likes of Batman or Spider-Man.

[@TheRedMan77]

I love me some mentor Logan. You'd think it'd happen more considering his age and experience but nah, it's just love triangles with people half his age and Logan accidentally killing his lover for the dozenth time.

[@bensboneyard6379]

I agree the love triangle never made sense to me

[@michaelcurtin524]

Wolverine is my all time favourite member of the X-Men, but I do like the X-Men in general too

[@IsiahTomas]

Mariko lives and ... yeah, that's it. Mariko lives.

[@koushikraja331]

Ah, you mean the dadverine.

[@PaulCoyJR]

I got a VHS X-Men cartoon gift, and the box cover art had Wolvie on 3 sides. The show was about the 60's team, no Wolverine.

[@mr.strange4063]

Besides the movies, X-Men Evolution and X-Men Legends 2: Rise of Apocalypse were the main sources of X-Men media/content in my life.

[@MildlyWild818]

i hope you make more videos on young justice

[@Venxous]

Going forward you’ll see at least one Young Justice video a month

[@obadijahparks]

Emma frost, and Scott summers, made each other grow. That is a relationship!

[@BrontoSmilodon1]

Technically Wolverine says he can walk away from an explosion but the kids can't. Which is also a callback to season 1 when he literally walked away from an exploding lab.

[@DaveMarx-te2rs]

Something you said i think kinda sums up where some super hero shows get things wrong - "you get to see Logan be Logan instead of always being The Wolverine" ... most superheros are leading 2 lives. Its an important character trait. There are some exceptions... i cant imagine Red Tornado goes to any book clubs.

[@Diegoxo9]

I remember I had the Burger King wolverine toy from the time this show released back in the 2000s lmaoo

[@jodam1543]

Yeah, goth rogue got me too. Did she get anyone else? 19:00

[@Universeknight10055]

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[@bensneb360]

While also Wolverine, I would argue X-Men Evolution has the best Nightcrawler, Kitty Pryde, Rouge, and Toad… one of my favorite shows growing up.

[@nxla6836]

I really enjoyed X-Men Evolution but unfortunately only caught a few episodes when it aired. I got a DVD of the first 6(?) episodes but could never find any more. Could you point me to where I might get the series? Also I really enjoy how you analyze and take a larger view of characters while still holding on to your view of them. You've done a great job with your videos. Keep up the good work and know that a lot of us look forward to your next up load. 👍

[@thisisgodkazzz]

I remember Wolverine on every other cover of Wizard man lol

[@tylerferguson3193]

Hope you're having a good day

[@joeyidc3212]

I never noticed that, but after you said it. Yeah, I completely agree. They focus way too much on Wolverine don't get me wrong. I love the whole action. Bad ass thing, but maybe a break every. Once in a while, every couple episodes are every other movie. I'm just saying.

[@MMAFAN811-y4z]

I never liked the love triangle and the rivalry with Cyclops. I like how he is like a uncle to cyclops and gives him and the others advice. He’s a seasoned veteran after all.

[@Maskedmenace8267]

I would like to point out this is the only show where teenage logan would work make him the canadian transfer stude

[@aroccoification]

Incorrect… this show is very different from the comic. Really cool version of the character though. If you like him just say that don’t attach statements that aren’t true

[@jonathanharry4684]

Can you please do a character assessment of Wolverine and The X-Men or X-Men 97 so we can compare which version of each X-Men character is the best?

[@mudshrooze]

Ben Grimm was and is my favorite hero of the marvel universe. Has been my entire 30 years. I miss the Hulk and Thing era. Im honestly tired of the MCU and have been since before end game. Also Toad and Blob and Sabertooth have been my favorite Mutants in the xmen mythos. But of the good mutants its Nightcrawler, Beast, Wolverine, and funny enough Leech. I just like Leech

[@MMAFAN811-y4z]

I agree. I don’t like that love triangle.

[@OpticalSorcerer]

My only critique was mever exploring a Storm/Wolverine romance and his costume (but then again, I hated almost everyone's costume in the show).

[@elmatasesues3630]

0:13 back when people actually read comics not get their shit from a movie or KZbin

[@popeye697]

The reason this version of Wolverine didn't work either because he played a role that previously didn't exist in the comics.

[@Thatcreepybuuny]

Could you do a video toad please? I need more toad in this universe 💖💖💖 I love him so much and he was always the best part of the villains of X-Men evolution if you ask me 💖

[@MarkLaw13]

Logan was a great film but I didn't like that film cos it used another wolverine has its villain. Mutants have so many enemies, we rarely have the same characters except strive and cable. Logan missed the opportunity to have lots of mutants making their debuts.

[@francostevo9939]

I hated Wolverine for yrs because I am sick and tired of everything focusing on him being the center stage. Hollywood tried to much to make him center of everything with his solo films and making the X-men films focus on him. And considering that the concept of Wolverine is now as wrinkly and saggy as my grandfather balls, Hollywood is still tried to squirt more Wolverine out of the wrinkly, saggy sack.

[@sherryelder9511]

I definitely remember the non MCU

[@dantesreaIms]

Don't know why they spoiled the suit color in later seasons

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

I just don't get why Logan wears orange for the majority of the series. I understand that in this iteration that he's more of a mentor, so it would make sense that his uniform would be different, but I don't get why they chose orange. Especially since in the 4th season, every member of the team starts wearing the Ultimate X-Men uniforms from the Grant Morrison run, so Logan wearing a distinctive uniform loses all appeal anyway.

[@GT_rising24]

The love triangle is so corny😭

[@Joe_Kerr_9797]

I always hated the love triangle, I'm glad it's not in this show.

[@Rebelheart1985]

I too always thought he was best when he WASN’T the main focus of the team. I’ve always hated it when he was the main focus because it ended up screwing over other characters in the process. Usually Cyclops. Oh and dear god that damn love triangle is the bane of my existence. There’s a reason this show is the only one where I liked Jean and Scott’s relationship. I was so damn glad to see him stay in the background in X-Men 97.

[@mohamedaljassmy]

Why does everyone have a wolverine hate boner all of a sudden.

[@XZAVIER-DAA-GOD]

This isn't Wolverine & The X-Men lol

[@arkamfate9371]

17:36...... you like wolverine as a character but know nothing about him. He has been written well as a leader several times in the comics, and he was put as the main focus in the Xmen films because of how popular he is. No one can control how popular something is in media. I believe ur speaking from a very narrow and limited perspective.

[@JoeyBcollects]

I never liked this show. I just can't get into it.

[@thewhitewolf58]

It feel rather flat. Love triangles give character and drama. This made me bored.

[@francostevo9939]

I knew there was a reason why I hated Wolverine for yrs, aside from him always being the center of attention, I k ew there was a reason I loved evolution Wolverine and hated other different versions. The other versions is him trying to act like the high horse, trying so hard to prove his dominance, and I can’t stand his rushing into things without thinking. Evolution Wolverine is more of a treat to see because he actually has more caring sides to him.

[@Maskedmenace8267]

I would like to point out this is the only show where teenage logan would work make him the canadian transfer stude