X-23
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X-23 (real name Laura Kinney; codename Wolverine) is a fictional superheroine appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character also appears in media from Marvel Entertainment, commonly in association with the X-Men. The character was created by writer Craig Kyle for the X-Men: Evolution television series in 2003, before debuting in the NYX comic series in 2004. Since then she has headlined two six-issue miniseries written by Kyle and Christopher Yost, a one-shot and self-titled series written by Marjorie Liu, and All-New Wolverine by Tom Taylor.
Laura Kinney X-23 / Wolverine | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | X-Men: Evolution: "X23" (August 2, 2003) |
First comic appearance | NYX #3 (February 2004) |
Created by | Craig Kyle Christopher Yost |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Laura Kinney (born X-23) |
Species | Human mutant |
Place of origin | Alkali-Transigen Facility, Mexico City; Mexico |
Team affiliations | Weapon X X-Men Avengers New X-Men Avengers Academy X-Force |
Notable aliases | Laura X Talon Captain Universe X-23 Wolverine |
Abilities |
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Laura was apparently the clone and later the adoptive daughter of Wolverine, created to be the perfect killing machine. For years, she proved herself a capable assassin working for an organization called the Facility. A series of tragedies eventually led her to Wolverine and the X-Men. She attended school at the X-Mansion, and eventually became a member of X-Force. It is revealed later that she is not a clone, but the biological daughter of Wolverine. Like her father, Laura has a regenerative healing factor and enhanced senses, speed, and reflexes. She also has retractable adamantium-coated bone claws in her hands and feet. In 2015, the character succeeded her father in adopting the name and costume of Wolverine in the series All-New Wolverine.[1]
Laura Kinney has been described as one of Marvel's most notable and powerful female heroes.[2][3][4][5]
In addition to comics, the character has appeared in various media, including animated film and TV series and video games. She was portrayed by Dafne Keen in the 2017 film Logan.