Many of the Marvel heroes have made their way into movies, becoming even more popular than ever before. Out of all of the heroes to feature in films, Wolverine has certainly been one of the most successful from the comics to the screen. Portrayed by Hugh Jackman, Wolverine was a key character in several X-Men films, and he featured in three solo films.
Hugh Jackman did an excellent job of portraying Logan in a way that honored the original character while also making the role his own. Here are 5 times that Hugh Jackman nailed the role of Wolverine from the comics and 5 times the character was not accurate.
10 Accurate: His Love For Jean Grey
Jean Grey is without a doubt one of the most powerful mutants in the Marvel universe. She is mentored by Charles Xavier, who helps to keep her incredible psychic abilities in check so they don't overpower her. Jean Grey has been in a lasting relationship with Scott Summers both in the comics and in the films. Just like in the comics, Wolverine falls in love with Jean and is constantly trying to flirt with her in some way. Wolverine's affection for Jean is a consistent part of the character from both the comics and the films.
9 Inaccurate: Never Wore The Classic Costume
Hugh Jackman did an excellent job showing Wolverine's wilder side, including his iconic hairstyle. However, Wolverine never gets to wear his classic costume in any of the films he appeared in. When the X-Men got their first film, the entire team had a makeover to look more modern and realistic. The new suits for the movies did look cool, but it is a shame that Wolverine never wore his yellow and blue outfit at any point. At different times, Wolverine wears his leather jacket and jeans look, but it does not compare to the suit he is known for.
8 Accurate: Protective Of Rogue
In the comics, one of Logan's continuing attribute is his protective nature for younger mutants. In the early X-Men films, Wolverine crosses paths with Rogue and takes her under his wing. In the comics, it was originally Kitty Pryde or Jubilee, but his protective nature is the same in both the films and in the comics.
Despite being a rebel and a fighter, he has a soft spot for young mutants that are in need of protection. The first X-Men film starts with Wolverine and Rogue beginning their unlikely friendship. Hugh Jackman did a great job of portraying the big brother role that Wolverine has fills in the comics.
7 Inaccurate: Related To Sabretooth
Victor Creed, better known as Sabretooth, has had an intense rivalry with Wolverine for decades. Sabretooth has a similar healing ability as Wolverine. He has fully embraced his animal side, making him a ferocious fighter that can take a ton of damage. In the Wolverine origin film, Sabretooth was Logan's older brother. This was a pretty significant change from the comics, where the two characters are simply bitter rivals that have no blood relation to one another. The change was convenient for the film, but ultimately their rivalry is much more intense when they aren't brothers.
6 Accurate: Feud With Cyclops
Early on in the X-Men films, Logan starts feuding with Cyclops almost immediately. Scott Summers is in a relationship with Jean Grey and he is also one of the top professors at Xavier's school, making him an authority figure on campus. Logan is rebellious by nature, so he naturally resists Cyclops' authority over him once he joins the school. Logan does not try to hide his affection of Jean Grey, which leads to his feud with Cyclops continuing to grow. Hugh Jackman shows this feud growing almost immediately when they meet, Logan steals Cyclops' motorcycle early in the first film, establishing the animosity between these two iconic characters.
5 Inaccurate: Fight With Deadpool
In the Wolverine origin film, Deadpool becomes one of the final villains that Logan must face. Deadpool's appearance in the film turned out to be a giant disappointment because of the massive changes that were made to the beloved character.
In the film, Deadpool is a combination of a bunch of mutant abilities, complete with swords that can retract into his arms. The result was just too far off from the original character from the comic books for the fans to get behind. Having Deadpool in the Wolverine film would have made sense if the character was much closer to the one from the comics.
4 Accurate: X-24
In the film Logan, Hugh Jackman portrays Wolverine in his final days as he protects Charles Xavier. The two of them search for what hope is left for mutants. The film is dark, but it is highly regarded as one of the best comic book films of all time. One of the most iconic scenes from the movie is taken from the comics when Logan must face a clone of himself in a brutal fight. Mr. Sinister is responsible for cloning dozens of extremely powerful mutants, using them for his biddings. In the film, Sinister is not directly responsible, but his company is briefly referenced. X-24 is a younger and stronger version of Wolverine, and the two of them engage in an epic battle towards the end of the film.
3 Inaccurate: Professor X
In Logan's final film, Professor X is in his final days as well. The movie is a great farewell to both characters that fans have loved both in the comics and on-screen. However, having these characters together in the dystopian future is not accurate to the comics. In the Old Man Logan storyline, Professor X had already passed along with nearly every other hero in the US.
This change was nice for the film, both actors got to be a part of an excellent film that was a heartbreaking goodbye to these characters. In the comics, Logan makes his journey mostly alone, so it worked for the film to incorporate the professor.
2 Accurate: Days Of Future Past
Days of Future Past is one of the classic Marvel books that any comic book fan should read at some point. In the comics, Wolverine volunteers to be sent back into the past to warn other mutants and prevent a catastrophe from destroying their future. Because of his healing factor, Logan is the only mutant who could survive being sent that far into the past because it is a painful process. The film does the book justice and Hugh Jackman does an excellent job of portraying Logan's bravery. This is certainly one of Wolverine's best films and it is full of references and homages for comic fans.
1 Inaccurate: His Backstory
In the Wolverine origins movie, Logan falls in love and settles down with his girlfriend Kayla Silverfox. It turns out that this was all a part of a grand conspiracy to hypnotize Logan. Sabretooth is a part of the plan and it ultimately makes Logan look foolish. In the comics, Logan has fallen in love and settled down, but it was not a part of a plan to trick him. Sabretooth has tragically ruined Logan's relationships in the comics, feeding their bitter rivalry. In the films, the two mutants are brothers and Sabretooth manages to outsmart him and betray him with the woman he falls in love with.