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Creation & Design

Adamantium was created by Roy Thomas and first appeared in The Avengers #66. It was introduced as a virtually indestructible metal, primarily associated with Wolverine's claws and skeleton.

Early Years

Initially, Adamantium was a plot device to enhance the abilities of certain characters, particularly Wolverine, who became synonymous with the metal due to his adamantium-laced skeleton.

Character Development

Over the years, Adamantium has evolved from a simple plot device to a symbol of both power and tragedy, particularly in relation to Wolverine's character arc.

Cultural Reception

Adamantium has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often regarded as one of the most iconic fictional materials in comic book history.

Character Details

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Metal
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Abilities:
Indestructibility, Enhanced durability
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Avengers, The #66

Marvel ⋅ 1969

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Avengers, The #66
 
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First mention of Adamantium

1st appearance of Ultron-6

1st appearance of Myron MacLain, the scientist who invented Adamantium

Daredevil #196

Marvel ⋅ 1983

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Daredevil #196
 
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First meeting and team-up of Daredevil and Wolverine

1st appearance of Lord Dark Wind, a scientist who invented the process of adamantium bonding to bone

There are 5 types of adamantium in the mainstream Marvel universe:

Proto - Captain America's shield is made of this kind

Primary - the kind that's bonded to Wolverine's skeleton

Secondary - an adamantium/steel alloy

Beta - a version of True adamantium that changes on a molecular level when grafted to bone

Adamantine - an adamantium/gold alloy

Alpha Flight #34

Marvel ⋅ 1986

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Alpha Flight #34
 
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Origin of Lord Dark Wind, the father of the adamantium bonding process

X-Men #25

Marvel ⋅ 1993

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X-Men #25
 
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Magneto rips the Adamantium from Wolverine's skeleton revealing Logan's claws are made of bone

Wolverine #48

Marvel ⋅ 2024

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Wolverine #48
 
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Debut of Wolverine adamantium armor

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