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Creation & Design

Daken was created by writer Daniel Way and artist Steve Dillon, first appearing in 'Wolverine: Origins' as the son of Wolverine. His character was designed to explore themes of legacy and identity.

Early Years

Daken's early years were marked by a tumultuous relationship with his father, Wolverine, and his upbringing in Japan. His complex background shaped his motivations and personality.

Character Development

Over the years, Daken has evolved from a villainous figure to a more complex character, grappling with his identity and the legacy of his father, Wolverine.

Cultural Reception

Daken has received mixed reviews, with some praising his depth and others criticizing his portrayal as a villain. His character has sparked discussions about legacy and identity in superhero narratives.

Character Details

Real Name:
Akihiro
First Appearance:
Wolverine: Origins #5
Aliases:
Daken, Wolverine's Son
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
X-Men, Dark Avengers, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Abilities:
Regeneration, Enhanced senses, Superhuman strength, Claw projection
Equipment:
Claws, Combat skills
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Wolverine: Origins #5
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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1st cameo appearance of Daken as a child and an adolescent

1st cameo appearance of Romulus, obscured by shadows

Wolverine: Origins #8
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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2nd cameo appearance of Daken, in shadows

Wolverine: Origins #10
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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1st appearance of Daken, the son of Wolverine and Itsu

Daken is featured in half of this issue but is mostly disguised although his claws are shown and he is revealed to be the son of Logan

[April 2021 - Marvel launched a travel website at exploremadripoor.com. There are certain numbers that were found in scenes of The Falcon and Winter Soldier that could be entered into different interactive parts of the site. Two names that were viewable on the site were Daken and Mystique]

Wolverine: Origins #10
1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Variant cover art by Joe Quesada

Wolverine: Origins #11
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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1st appearance of Daken, not in disguise

Wolverine: Origins #11
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Non-Key Issue. No additional information is available.

Wolverine: Origins #12
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Name first revealed to be Daken

Wolverine: Origins #13
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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1st full cover appearance of Daken

Wolverine: Origins #24
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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First meeting of Daken and Deadpool

Wolverine: Origins #25
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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First battle of Daken versus Deadpool

Partial reprint of New Mutants #98, the first appearance of Deadpool

Wolverine: Origins #26
Marvel ⋅ 2008
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Origin of Daken

New Avengers #49
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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Partial appearance of the Dark Avengers: Norman Osborn (Iron Patriot), Noh-Varr (Captain Marvel), Daken (Wolverine), Moonstone (Ms. Marvel), Ares, Sentry and Bullseye (Hawkeye)

Dark Avengers appear briefly on television

Six-page preview of Black Panther #1 (2009) with J. Scott Campbell cover of Shuri in the Black Panther costume - preview art also appeared in Preview Catalog #64 and Young Guns Sketchbook '09

Dark Avengers #1
Marvel ⋅ 2009
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1st full appearance of the Dark Avengers: Norman Osborn as Iron Patriot, Noh-Varr as Captain Marvel, Daken as Wolverine, Mac Gargan/Venom as Spider-Man, Bullseye as Hawkeye, Moonstone as Ms. Marvel, Sentry and Ares

Dark Avengers made a partial team cameo in New Avengers #49

First mention of H.A.M.M.E.R., the government organization that replaces S.H.I.E.L.D. under the leadership of Norman Osborn

[April 2024 - revealed at CinemaCon, the addition of an asterisk to the Thunderbolts title is causing speculation that there is a connection to the Dark Avengers]

Daken: Dark Wolverine #1
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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First solo series featuring Daken, the son of Wolverine

X-23 #8
Marvel ⋅ 2011
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First meeting and battle of X-23 and Daken

X-23 #15
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Variant cover art by Patrick Zircher

Cover art inspired by Daredevil #181 (1982)

Uncanny Avengers #9
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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1st appearance of Daken as Horseman Death

All-New Wolverine #28
Marvel ⋅ 2017
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First mention of the name Honey Badger, Gabby, named by Daken

X Deaths of Wolverine #4
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Variant cover art by Emanuela Lupacchino

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