Get ready to embrace the rage! As we countdown the final hours until Marvel’s Wolverine claws its way onto the PS5, let’s dissect every confirmed costume that Logan will be sporting. From iconic comic book looks to brand-new creations, Insomniac has clearly poured their heart and soul into this game, ensuring a visual feast for X-Men fans.
The “Battle Reborn” Suit: A Modern Take on a Classic
This is the main costume that Wolverine will wear throughout the game. It’s a modern interpretation of his classic yellow and blue Tiger Stripe suit, but with a more rugged and functional design.
Civilian Threads: When Logan Dressed Down
Wolverine isn’t always about spandex and claws. The game features several instances where Logan trades in his signature look for more everyday attire. Think cowboy hats, leather jackets, and tank tops – all reflecting Logan’s unique sense of style.
The Armored Suit: A Glimpse into Wolverine’s Past
This suit is inspired by the one Logan wore in the 2013 Wolverine comic. His healing factor was compromised, forcing him to rely on a flexible yet impervious costume with its own built-in claws.
Age of Apocalypse: A Dystopian Nightmare
In this alternate Marvel timeline, Professor X was killed early, leading to a dystopian era ruled by Apocalypse. Wolverine is drastically different in this reality, reflected by his red and blue costume and the fact that he’s missing his left hand (the claws remain).
Astonishing X-Men: A Return to Spandex
In 2004, the X-Men ditched their black leather costumes and returned to spandex. Artist John Cassaday redesigned Logan’s classic Tiger Stripe costume for this new era, establishing a look that would become iconic.
The Brown Costume: A Timeless Classic
Introduced in 2004, the Astonishing X-Men #1 ended the X-Men’s flirtation with black leather costumes and brought back the spandex look. Artist John Cassaday redesigned Logan’s classic Tiger Stripe costume for a new era, playing around with the shapes and establishing a new look that would remain the gold standard for the next 10 years.
Deadpool & Wolverine: The MCU Debut
2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine marked the official MCU debut of both characters and the first time Hugh Jackman wore a truly comics-accurate costume.
Uncanny X-Men #107: A Taste of Things to Come
Uncanny X-Men #107 marked one of the first times Wolverine was given a drastic visual makeover in the comics.
Marvel Tokon: A Cel-Shaded Blast from the Past
Wolverine is also a playable character in the fighting game Marvel Tokon.
The Black Leather Era: A Functional Makeover
With these Frank Quitely-designed costumes, the yellow X logo became a form of branding, every bit as potent as a Nike swoosh symbol.
Old Man Logan: A Wild West Reimagining
2009’s Old Man Logan storyline introduced a futuristic version of the Marvel Universe where the world’s villains banded together to finally defeat their enemies.
The Original Look: Whiskers and All
Wolverine made his debut as a Hulk villain in 1974’s The Incredible Hulk #181 before quickly going on to become a star in the pages of Uncanny X-Men.
The Stealth Suit: Madripoor Operations
Marvel celebrated Wolverine’s first ongoing solo comic in 1988 with the debut of a drastically different costume.
Team X: A Black Ops Past
That backstory looks to play a key role in the game, so it’s only fitting that Marvel’s Wolverine would include this memorable costume.
The Ultimate Winter Soldier: A Russian Super-Soldier
Marvel’s second incarnation of the Ultimate Universe is one where a villain known as The Maker systematically interfered with the origins of countless heroes, creating a world very different from the Marvel Universe we know and love.
The “Unified Costume”: A Muted Approach
In the early ’00s, Marvel went through a period where they wanted Wolverine to have the same look across all media.
Weapon X: Tubes, Wires, and Adamantium
No costume lineup would be complete without Wolverine’s Weapon X look.
The Jim Lee Era: A Matching Ensemble
During Jim Lee’s beloved tenure on Uncanny X-Men, the team went through a brief phase where every X-Man wore the same blue and yellow costume.
X-Force: Stealth Variations
Following the events of 2008’s Messiah Complex crossover, Cyclops reformed X-Force as a deadly black ops squad tasked with defending the dwindling mutant race by any means necessary.
X-Men ’97: A Nostalgic Nod
It seems that Marvel’s Wolverine isn’t including a traditional version of Logan’s iconic Tiger Stripe costume (though we have to assume it’s coming eventually).
Original Designs: Insomniac’s Creations
Like with the Spider-Man games, Insomniac’s designers have come up with a couple of original designs for Logan to wear in the game.
Which suit are you most excited to see in action? Let us know in the comments below!
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