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marvel - Is Wolverine really a wolverine?


One of the theories that gets passed around once in a while is that Wolverine was, at least at one point, intended to actually be a mutated talking wolverine (the animal) instead of a mutant (homo-superior).


This theory stems from a single panel in X-Men 103, where a talking leprechaun says he doesn't believe in talking wolverines.


talking wolverines?!



Have any writers or creators chimed in on the veracity of this interpretation, or has there been any sort of official retcon of the statement?



Answer



TL;DR: No, this is just a popular myth... but it WAS going to be his origin at one point.



When Dave Cockrum collaborated with Chris Claremont on Wolverine's origins, their original intent was to make Logan a super-evolved wolverine instead of a mutant. This was even hinted at in the classic X-Men #98:


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This issue is also famous for being the first to show that Wolverine's claws were part of his arms and not his gloves.


However, Dave & Chris' plans to expand on the origin in the next issue were shut down by Stan Lee himself, who reportedly thought it was a silly idea. As a result, the idea was never made canon. Years later, a similar concept was introduced in the Wolverine: Evolution story arc.


In the "Evolution" arc, Wolverine is told that he, Sabretooth, and similar mutants like Feral & Wild Child were actually




descended NOT from apes (like humans) but instead from wolves. This was never proven and was likely just the theory of the antagonist, however.



Note: The interview where Dave Cockrum discusses this can be found in Wizard Magazine's "Tribute Special: Wolverine" issue from 1996.


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