X-23 Inherits Wolverine’s Legacy in the MCU
The journey of Dafne Keen’s X-23, also known as Laura Kinney, continues to captivate fans as she potentially inherits Wolverine’s mask and title within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The fan-favorite character returns alongside Deadpool and Wolverine, combating the villainous Cassandra Nova, and is revealed to have been rescued from the Void in the emotional conclusion of Deadpool & Wolverine. With Wade Wilson and Logan expected to make their way into the MCU’s Earth-616, X-23 is poised to persist in her heroic quest despite the conclusion of Fox’s X-Men movie series.
A Creative Fan Tribute
On the platform X, the artist @yamuoex shares an imaginative piece of fan art that envisions X-23 picking up Wolverine’s iconic mask after the events of Deadpool & Wolverine. The artwork depicts her trying on the mask, a significant moment since Dafne Keen’s X-23 had never encountered Wolverine’s traditional yellow costume, as her version of Logan never donned such attire.
The Potential for X-23 to Wear Wolverine’s Mask
Multiversal Possibilities for X-23 and Wolverine
Following the storyline of Deadpool & Wolverine, Laura Kinney may develop a fascination with Wolverine’s mask, which she only knows from comic book illustrations in her timeline. In the film Logan, Laura is seen reading X-Men comics, only for Logan to chide her for taking them too seriously, noting, “maybe a quarter of it happened, and not like this.” Now, with a new, more optimistic Wolverine guiding her, X-23 might aspire to follow in his footsteps and embrace the Wolverine mantle.
Passing the Torch
While the MCU is rumored to be undergoing a franchise-wide soft reboot following Avengers: Secret Wars, Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine remains immensely popular, suggesting he might persist in the main MCU continuity for some time. Eventually, as Jackman steps down, his Logan character could pass the torch to Dafne Keen’s X-23, allowing her to become the All-New Wolverine—a title Laura Kinney assumes in the comics after Logan’s demise.
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X-23’s Future in the MCU
The film Logan, directed by James Mangold, introduced a notably younger X-23 than usual, allowing Dafne Keen to align with the age typically portrayed for her character. This positions her perfectly to continue embodying X-23 indefinitely following Deadpool & Wolverine. After further on-screen adventures with Wolverine, X-23 could join the MCU’s X-Men or another mutant team. In line with the comics, she could serve as the primary Wolverine until a new actor takes over the role of Logan.
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