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
Marvel Apr 1994 Vol 2

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 Feb 2004

NYX #3

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1st appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney
Laura Kinney debuted in the animated series X-Men: Evolution (2003)
Marvel Mar 2005

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
Marvel May 2005

Marvel Must Have #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 Dec 2012 Vol 2

Wolverine #315

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1 of 8 pink variants produced to raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen: For The Cure breast cancer charity
Marvel Feb 2016

All-New Wolverine #3

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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
Marvel Feb 2017 Vol 4

Hulk #1

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Marvel Feb 2017 Vol 4

Hulk #1

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Marvel Dec 2017 Vol 4

Hulk #1

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Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181
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Marvel Feb 2018

X-Men: Red #1

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1st cameo appearance of Trinary
1st appearance of a new X-Men Team led by Jean Grey: Laura Kinney, Nightcrawler, Gentle, Trinary, Honey Badger and Namor
Marvel Nov 2021 Vol 5

Hulk #1

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Variant cover art by Bjorn Barends
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181

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