Marvel's Wolverine Ending Explained: How Insomniac Radically Changes Logan's Origin Story
Marvel's Wolverine offers a very different take on Logan's origin story and place in the Marvel Universe. Here's everything you need to know about the game's dramatic ending and how it sets up a sequel.
The new Marvel's Wolverine game, developed by Insomniac, offers an entirely original story set in the same universe as the studio's Spider-Man games. The game drastically alters Wolverine's origin story, diverging from the previous X-Men Origins: Wolverine adaptation.
Unlike the comics and previous films, Logan's real name is James "Logan" Howlett, and he has been alive since the 1800s. He was recruited by Apocalypse and transformed into the Horseman of Death, acquiring his unbreakable adamantium skeleton and claws in the process. His past is filled with conflict with the Japanese ninja cult, The Hand, and his own internal struggle with his dark side.
In this universe, Jean Grey and Wolverine share a deep romantic history, with Logan nicknaming her "Red." They are eternal lovers, similar to Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and are bound by the Phoenix Force. Jean, an immortal mutant with the power of the Phoenix, constantly reincarnates and reconnects with Logan.
The game focuses on Nathaniel Essex, a malevolent character who aims to awaken dormant mutants across the globe using the Helix Device. Essex is not a mutant himself but has implanted mutant genes into his body, starting with his wife. This revelation sets up a sequel, as the story continues to explore the relationships and conflicts between these iconic X-Men characters.
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