X-23

X-23

Creation & Design

X-23 was created by writer Craig Kyle and artist Chris Yost for the animated series 'X-Men: Evolution' and later appeared in the comic series 'NYX'.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a clone of Wolverine, X-23 was raised in a laboratory and trained to be a weapon. Her early years were marked by violence and manipulation.

Character Development

Over the years, X-23 has evolved from a weapon into a hero, grappling with her past while striving to forge her own path and identity.

Cultural Reception

X-23 has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for her depth and complexity as a character.

Character Details

Real Name:

Laura Kinney

Aliases:

Wolverine, X-23, Laura

Species:

Mutant

Gender:

Female

Affiliations:

X-Men, X-Force, Avengers

Abilities:

Regenerative Healing Factor, Enhanced Senses, Superhuman Agility, Expert Martial Artist, Adamantium Claws

Weight:

100lbs

Height:

5' 3"

Eye Color:

green

Hair Color:

black

Non-Key Issues

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Wolverine #80

Marvel ⋅ 1994

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$10

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Controversial 1st cameo appearance of X-23, written on the label of a test tube

Rumor of any correlation to Laura Kinney has been refuted by writer Larry Hama

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Controversial 1st cameo appearance of X-23, written on the label of a test tube

Rumor of any correlation to Laura Kinney has been refuted by writer Larry Hama

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1st preview appearance of X-23

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1st preview appearance of X-23

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1st appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney

Laura Kinney debuted in the animated series X-Men: Evolution (2003)

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1st appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney

Laura Kinney debuted in the animated series X-Men: Evolution (2003)

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2nd appearance of X-23

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2nd appearance of X-23

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3rd appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney

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3rd appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney

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First meeting and battle of X-23 and Wolverine

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First meeting and battle of X-23 and Wolverine

Uncanny X-Men #451

Marvel ⋅ 2004

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$12

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First battle X-23 vs X-Men

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First battle X-23 vs X-Men

X-23 #1

Marvel ⋅ 2005

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$15

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First solo series featuring X-23, Laura Kinney

Origin of X-23

1st appearance of Sarah Kinney, the geneticist who created X-23

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First solo series featuring X-23, Laura Kinney

Origin of X-23

1st appearance of Sarah Kinney, the geneticist who created X-23

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Wizard First edition graded 9.5, limited to 50 copies

Wizard Magazine would obtain copies of select issues directly from the printer to be immediately graded and encapsulated

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Wizard First edition graded 9.5, limited to 50 copies

Wizard Magazine would obtain copies of select issues directly from the printer to be immediately graded and encapsulated

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Variant cover art by Billy Tan

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Variant cover art by Billy Tan

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Collected reprints of NYX #1 thru #3, the story that led up to issue #3 when X-23, Laura Kinney was introduced

As of April 2024 the CGC census shows only 9 copies in 9.8

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Collected reprints of NYX #1 thru #3, the story that led up to issue #3 when X-23, Laura Kinney was introduced

As of April 2024 the CGC census shows only 9 copies in 9.8

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Collected reprints of NYX #4 thru #5, the second and third appearance of Laura Kinney, X-23

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Collected reprints of NYX #4 thru #5, the second and third appearance of Laura Kinney, X-23

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Variant cover art by Marko Djurdjevic

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Variant cover art by Marko Djurdjevic

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Variant cover art by Mike Choi available exclusively through the Top Cow website

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Variant cover art by Mike Choi available exclusively through the Top Cow website

Uncanny X-Men #493

Marvel ⋅ 2008

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1st team appearance of new X-Force roster: Wolverine, X-23, Warpath, Caliban, Hepzibah, Wolfsbane

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1st team appearance of new X-Force roster: Wolverine, X-23, Warpath, Caliban, Hepzibah, Wolfsbane

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One-shot 'Women of Marvel' featuring X-23, Laura Kinney

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One-shot 'Women of Marvel' featuring X-23, Laura Kinney

X-23 #1

Marvel ⋅ 2010

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$12

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Second series featuring X-23

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Second series featuring X-23

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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

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Variant cover art by Marko Djurdjevic

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Variant cover art by Marko Djurdjevic

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Second printing with interior art used for the cover

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Second printing with interior art used for the cover

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Variant cover art by Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic

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Variant cover art by Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic

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First meeting and battle of X-23 and Daken

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First meeting and battle of X-23 and Daken

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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew

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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew

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Variant cover art by Patrick Zircher

Cover art inspired by Daredevil #181 (1982)

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Variant cover art by Patrick Zircher

Cover art inspired by Daredevil #181 (1982)

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X-23 becomes Captain Universe, briefly

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X-23 becomes Captain Universe, briefly

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Variant cover art by Ben Ang

1 of 8 pink variants produced to raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen: For The Cure breast cancer charity

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Variant cover art by Ben Ang

1 of 8 pink variants produced to raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen: For The Cure breast cancer charity

Avengers Arena #14

Marvel ⋅ 2013

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$15

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Cover art inspired by Frank Miller's Wolverine #1 (1982)

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Cover art inspired by Frank Miller's Wolverine #1 (1982)

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Variant cover art by Frank Cho featuring X-23

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Variant cover art by Frank Cho featuring X-23

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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Wizard World Richmond 2014 exclusive

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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Wizard World Richmond 2014 exclusive

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Variant cover art by Gerald Parel

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Variant cover art by Gerald Parel

All-New Wolverine #1

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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$30

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Debut of X-23 as Wolverine in classic costume

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Debut of X-23 as Wolverine in classic costume

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Variant cover art by Art Adams

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Variant cover art by Art Adams

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Variant cover art by David Marquez

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Variant cover art by David Marquez

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Variant design cover art by David Lopez

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Variant design cover art by David Lopez

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Variant cover art by David Lopez

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Variant cover art by David Lopez

All-New Wolverine #2

Marvel ⋅ 2016

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$15

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$50

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1st appearance of Gabby, a clone of X-23, later renamed Honey Badger, then Scout

1st appearance of Belona and Zelda

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1st appearance of Gabby, a clone of X-23, later renamed Honey Badger, then Scout

1st appearance of Belona and Zelda

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Variant cover art by David Lopez

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Variant cover art by David Lopez

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Variant cover art by David Lopez

Cover art inspired by Patrick Nagel whose best known work is the album art for 1982 album Rio by Duran Duran

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Variant cover art by David Lopez

Cover art inspired by Patrick Nagel whose best known work is the album art for 1982 album Rio by Duran Duran

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Variant cover art by Michael Cho

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Variant cover art by Michael Cho

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Variant cover art by Bengal, limited to 500 copies

2016 Local Comic Shop Day exclusive

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Variant cover art by Bengal, limited to 500 copies

2016 Local Comic Shop Day exclusive

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Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu

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Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu

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Variant cover art by Bengal

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Variant cover art by Bengal

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Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness, limited to 1,500 copies

Popcorn variant with Deadpool in the background

Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181

Store exclusive

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Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness, limited to 1,500 copies

Popcorn variant with Deadpool in the background

Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181

Store exclusive

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Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness, limited to 500 copies

Popcorn variant with Deadpool in the background

Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181

Store exclusive

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Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness, limited to 500 copies

Popcorn variant with Deadpool in the background

Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181

Store exclusive

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Variant cover art by Leonard Kirk featuring X-23, Laura Kinney and Gabby aka Honey Badger

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Variant cover art by Leonard Kirk featuring X-23, Laura Kinney and Gabby aka Honey Badger

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Variant cover art by Artgerm

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Variant cover art by Artgerm

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Virgin variant cover art by Artgerm

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Virgin variant cover art by Artgerm

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Variant black and white cover art by Francesco Mattina

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Variant black and white cover art by Francesco Mattina

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Variant cover art by Dan Mora

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Variant cover art by Dan Mora

Generations Wolverine & All New Wolverine #1

Fan Expo ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Generations Wolverine & All New Wolverine #1

Fan Expo ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017

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Variant cover art by Artgerm

Fan Expo exclusive

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Variant cover art by Artgerm

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	Publisher	Low	Mid	High
Wolverine #80	Marvel	$1	$2	$10
Marvel Previews #2	Marvel	$2	$8	$25
NYX #3	Marvel	$40	$120	$450
NYX #4	Marvel	$5	$15	$65
NYX #5	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
Uncanny X-Men #450	Marvel	$1	$5	$18
Uncanny X-Men #451	Marvel	$1	$3	$12
X-23 #1	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
X-23 #1	Marvel	$50	$150	$500
X-23 #1	Marvel	$3	$9	$20
Marvel Must Haves #22	Marvel	$5	$15	$55
Marvel Must Haves #23	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
X-23: Target X #1	Marvel	$2	$8	$25
X-23: Target X #1	Marvel	$3	$10	$30
Uncanny X-Men #493	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Women of Marvel: X-23 #1	Marvel	$5	$15	$50
X-23 #1	Marvel	$1	$3	$12
X-23 #1	Marvel	$50	$145	$530
X-23 #1	Marvel	$60	$180	$600
X-23 #1	Marvel	$2	$8	$25
X-23 #1	Marvel	$2	$8	$25
X-23 #8	Marvel	$1	$3	$6
X-23 #2	Marvel	$40	$120	$400
X-23 #15	Marvel	$20	$85	$250
X-23 #16	Marvel	$1	$2	$3
Wolverine #315	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
Avengers Arena #14	Marvel	$1	$5	$15
All-New X-Men #25	Marvel	$5	$18	$60
Death of Wolverine #1	Marvel	$5	$18	$60
Wolverines #3	Marvel	$8	$20	$80
All-New Wolverine #1	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
All-New Wolverine #1	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
All-New Wolverine #1	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
All-New Wolverine #1	Marvel	$2	$8	$25
All-New Wolverine #1	Marvel	$5	$18	$60
All-New Wolverine #2	Marvel	$5	$15	$50
All-New Wolverine #2	Marvel	$20	$75	$230
All-New Wolverine #3	Marvel	$4	$12	$40
All-New Wolverine #5	Marvel	$5	$15	$50
All-New Wolverine #1	Marvel	$10	$30	$100
All-New Wolverine #14	Marvel	$4	$12	$40
All-New Wolverine #15	Marvel	$2	$8	$25
Hulk #1	Marvel	$4	$12	$40
Hulk #1	Marvel	$5	$15	$60
All-New Wolverine #20	Marvel	$5	$15	$50
All-New Wolverine #19	Marvel	$2	$5	$15
All-New Wolverine #19	Marvel	$2	$8	$20
All-New Wolverine #19	Marvel	$25	$70	$240
All-New Wolverine #21	Marvel	$3	$9	$30
Generations Wolverine & All New Wolverine #1	Marvel	$1	$5	$15

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Creation & Design

Early Years

Character Development

Cultural Reception

Character Details

Wolverine #80

Marvel ⋅ 1994

Wolverine #80

Marvel ⋅ 1994

Key Facts

Controversial 1st cameo appearance of X-23, written on the label of a test tube

Rumor of any correlation to Laura Kinney has been refuted by writer Larry Hama

Key Facts

Controversial 1st cameo appearance of X-23, written on the label of a test tube

Rumor of any correlation to Laura Kinney has been refuted by writer Larry Hama

Marvel Previews #2

Marvel ⋅ 2003

Marvel Previews #2

Marvel ⋅ 2003

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1st preview appearance of X-23

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1st preview appearance of X-23

NYX #3

Marvel ⋅ 2004

NYX #3

Marvel ⋅ 2004

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1st appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney

Laura Kinney debuted in the animated series X-Men: Evolution (2003)

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1st appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney

Laura Kinney debuted in the animated series X-Men: Evolution (2003)

NYX #4

Marvel ⋅ 2004

NYX #4

Marvel ⋅ 2004

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2nd appearance of X-23

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2nd appearance of X-23

NYX #5

Marvel ⋅ 2004

NYX #5

Marvel ⋅ 2004

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3rd appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney

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3rd appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney

Uncanny X-Men #450

Marvel ⋅ 2004

Uncanny X-Men #450

Marvel ⋅ 2004

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First meeting and battle of X-23 and Wolverine

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First meeting and battle of X-23 and Wolverine

Uncanny X-Men #451

Marvel ⋅ 2004

Uncanny X-Men #451

Marvel ⋅ 2004

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First battle X-23 vs X-Men

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First battle X-23 vs X-Men

X-23 #1

Marvel ⋅ 2005

X-23 #1

Marvel ⋅ 2005

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First solo series featuring X-23, Laura Kinney

Origin of X-23

1st appearance of Sarah Kinney, the geneticist who created X-23

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First solo series featuring X-23, Laura Kinney

Origin of X-23

1st appearance of Sarah Kinney, the geneticist who created X-23

X-23 #1

Wizard Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2005