Sabretooth
Creation & Design
Sabretooth was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Frank Robbins, originally appearing as a foe for Iron Fist before becoming a recurring adversary for Wolverine.Early Years
Initially portrayed as a mercenary and assassin, Sabretooth's character was further developed in the 1980s, particularly through his rivalry with Wolverine.Character Development
Over the years, Sabretooth has evolved from a simple villain to a complex character with a rich backstory, often exploring themes of redemption, rivalry, and the nature of violence.Cultural Reception
Sabretooth has been well-received as a formidable adversary for Wolverine and the X-Men, often praised for his brutal nature and complex motivations.Character Details
Real Name:
Victor Creed
Aliases:
Sabretooth, Victor Creed
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, X-Men, Weapon X
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced senses, Regenerative healing factor, Animal-like instincts
Weight:
250lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
blonde
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Iron Fist #13
Marvel
•
1977
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Vol. 1
Preview of Sabretooth - a teaser for the following issue depicts the silhouette of Sabretooth
Preview of Sabretooth - a teaser for the following issue depicts the silhouette of Sabretooth
Iron Fist #14
Marvel
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance and cover of Sabretooth, a mutant who becomes the primary nemesis of Wolverine
1st full appearance and cover of Sabretooth, a mutant who becomes the primary nemesis of Wolverine
Power Man and Iron Fist #66
Marvel
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Sabretooth
Power Man and Iron Fist #66
Marvel
•
1980
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
UK Edition
Power Man and Iron Fist #78
Marvel
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
3rd appearance of Sabretooth
Power Man and Iron Fist #84
Marvel
•
1982
•
Vol. 1
2nd cover and fourth appearance of Sabretooth
Classic battle of Iron Fist and Luke Cage vs Constrictor and Sabretooth
2nd cover and fourth appearance of Sabretooth
Classic battle of Iron Fist and Luke Cage vs Constrictor and Sabretooth
Uncanny X-Men #212
Marvel
•
1986
•
Vol. 1
First battle of Wolverine versus Sabretooth
Wolverine #10
Marvel
•
1989
•
Vol. 2
First time Sabretooth appears in a Wolverine title
1st appearance of Silver Fox, a Native American woman who had a romantic relationship with Logan
First time Sabretooth appears in a Wolverine title
1st appearance of Silver Fox, a Native American woman who had a romantic relationship with Logan
Amazing Spider-Man #324
Marvel
•
1989
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Todd McFarlane featuring Sabretooth
Uncanny X-Men #299
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Graydon Creed, son of Sabretooth and anti-mutant activist
1st appearance of Graydon Creed, son of Sabretooth and anti-mutant activist
Sabretooth #1
Marvel
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
First solo series featuring Sabretooth
Variant cover art by Greg Land
Cover art inspired by Crime SuspenStories #22 (1954)
Variant cover art by Greg Land
Cover art inspired by Crime SuspenStories #22 (1954)
X-Men Origins: Sabretooth #1
Marvel
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Sabretooth
New Avengers #10
Marvel
•
2011
•
Vol. 2
1st team appearance of the 1959 Avengers: Sabretooth, Kraven, Dominic Fortune, Namora, Ulysses Bloodstone, Silver Sable (Ernst)
1st team appearance of the 1959 Avengers: Sabretooth, Kraven, Dominic Fortune, Namora, Ulysses Bloodstone, Silver Sable (Ernst)
Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness
Cover art inspired by X-Men #207 (1986)
Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness
Cover art inspired by X-Men #207 (1986)
Variant cover art by Stephen Platt
Variant sketch cover art by Stephen Platt
Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu
Variant cover art by Matthew Waite
8-bit edition inspired by the 'Game Over' screen from Zelda II
Variant cover art by Matthew Waite
8-bit edition inspired by the 'Game Over' screen from Zelda II
Variant cover art by Greg Horn
Gamestop Power-Up exclusive
Variant cover art by Greg Horn
2014 GameStop expo exclusive
Variant wraparound cover art by Adam Kubert
Remastered edition
Weapon X #22
Marvel
•
2018
•
Vol. 3
1st team appearance of Weapon X-Force: Sabretooth, Domino, Lady Deathstrike, Omega Red and Mystique
1st team appearance of Weapon X-Force: Sabretooth, Domino, Lady Deathstrike, Omega Red and Mystique
Variant cover art by David Finch
Variant cover art by Joe Jusko
Marvel Masterpieces trading card variant
Variant cover art by Joe Jusko
Marvel Masterpieces trading card variant
Variant cover art by Mahmud Asrar
Wolverine #50
Marvel
•
2024
•
Vol. 7
Death of Sabretooth, dismembered by Wolverine
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