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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
First Appearance:
Wolverine #80
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
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Wolverine #80
Marvel ⋅ 1994
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Wolverine #80
 
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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

Marvel Previews #2
Marvel ⋅ 2003
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Marvel Previews #2
 
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1st preview appearance of X-23

NYX #3
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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NYX #3
 
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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
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NYX #4
 
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2nd appearance of X-23

NYX #5
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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NYX #5
 
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3rd appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney

Uncanny X-Men #450
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Uncanny X-Men #450
 
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First meeting and battle of X-23 and Wolverine

Uncanny X-Men #451
Marvel ⋅ 2004
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Uncanny X-Men #451
 
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First battle X-23 vs X-Men

X-23 #1
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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X-23 #1
 
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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
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X-23 #1
 
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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

X-23 #1
1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2005
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X-23 #1
 
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Variant cover art by Billy Tan

Marvel Must Haves #22
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Marvel Must Haves #22
 
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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

Marvel Must Haves #23
Marvel ⋅ 2005
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Marvel Must Haves #23
 
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Collected reprints of NYX #4 thru #5, the second and third appearance of Laura Kinney, X-23

X-23: Target X #1
1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2007
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X-23: Target X #1
 
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Variant cover art by Marko Djurdjevic

X-23: Target X #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2007
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X-23: Target X #1
 
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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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Uncanny X-Men #493
 
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1st team appearance of new X-Force roster: Wolverine, X-23, Warpath, Caliban, Hepzibah, Wolfsbane

Women of Marvel: X-23 #1
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Women of Marvel: X-23 #1
 
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One-shot 'Women of Marvel' featuring X-23, Laura Kinney

X-23 #1
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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X-23 #1
 
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Second series featuring X-23

X-23 #1
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010
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X-23 #1
 
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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto

X-23 #1
1:75 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Variant cover art by Marko Djurdjevic

X-23 #1
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Second printing with interior art used for the cover

X-23 #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Variant cover art by Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic

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

X-23 #2
1:15 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2011
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew

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

Cover art inspired by Daredevil #181 (1982)

X-23 #16
Marvel ⋅ 2012
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X-23 #16
 
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X-23 becomes Captain Universe, briefly

Wolverine #315
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012
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Wolverine #315
 
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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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Avengers Arena #14
 
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Cover art inspired by Frank Miller's Wolverine #1 (1982)

All-New X-Men #25
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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All-New X-Men #25
 
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Variant cover art by Frank Cho featuring X-23

Death of Wolverine #1
Wizard World ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2014
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Death of Wolverine #1
 
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher

Wizard World Richmond 2014 exclusive

Wolverines #3
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Wolverines #3
 
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Variant cover art by Gerald Parel

All-New Wolverine #1
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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All-New Wolverine #1
 
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Debut of X-23 as Wolverine in classic costume

All-New Wolverine #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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All-New Wolverine #1
 
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Variant cover art by Art Adams

All-New Wolverine #1
1:15 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Variant cover art by David Marquez

All-New Wolverine #1
1:20 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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Variant design cover art by David Lopez

All-New Wolverine #1
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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All-New Wolverine #1
 
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Variant cover art by David Lopez

All-New Wolverine #2
Marvel ⋅ 2016
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All-New Wolverine #2
 
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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

All-New Wolverine #2
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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All-New Wolverine #2
 
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Variant cover art by David Lopez

All-New Wolverine #3
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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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

All-New Wolverine #5
1:20 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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All-New Wolverine #5
 
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Variant cover art by Michael Cho

All-New Wolverine #1
LCSD ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2016
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All-New Wolverine #1
 
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Variant cover art by Bengal, limited to 500 copies

2016 Local Comic Shop Day exclusive

All-New Wolverine #14
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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All-New Wolverine #14
 
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Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu

All-New Wolverine #15
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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All-New Wolverine #15
 
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Variant cover art by Bengal

Hulk #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Hulk #1
 
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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

Hulk #1
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Hulk #1
 
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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

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All-New Wolverine #20
1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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All-New Wolverine #20
 
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Variant cover art by Leonard Kirk featuring X-23, Laura Kinney and Gabby aka Honey Badger

All-New Wolverine #19
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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All-New Wolverine #19
 
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Variant cover art by Artgerm

All-New Wolverine #19
Variant ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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Virgin variant cover art by Artgerm

All-New Wolverine #19
1:500 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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All-New Wolverine #19
 
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Variant black and white cover art by Francesco Mattina

All-New Wolverine #21
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2017
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All-New Wolverine #21
 
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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
 
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Variant cover art by Artgerm

Fan Expo exclusive

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