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
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Wolverine #80
Marvel
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1994
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Vol. 2
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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
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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 Previews #2
Marvel
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2003
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Vol. 1
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1st preview appearance of X-23
NYX #3
Marvel
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2004
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney
Laura Kinney debuted in the animated series X-Men: Evolution (2003)
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1st appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney
Laura Kinney debuted in the animated series X-Men: Evolution (2003)
NYX #4
Marvel
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2004
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Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of X-23
NYX #5
Marvel
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2004
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Vol. 1
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3rd appearance of X-23, Laura Kinney
Uncanny X-Men #450
Marvel
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2004
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Vol. 1
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First meeting and battle of X-23 and Wolverine
Uncanny X-Men #451
Marvel
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2004
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Vol. 1
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First battle X-23 vs X-Men
X-23 #1
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 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
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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 Must Have #22
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 1
Key Facts
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
Key Facts
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 Must Have #23
Marvel
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2005
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Collected reprints of NYX #4 thru #5, the second and third appearance of Laura Kinney, X-23
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Collected reprints of NYX #4 thru #5, the second and third appearance of Laura Kinney, X-23
Uncanny X-Men #493
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
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1st team appearance of new X-Force roster: Wolverine, X-23, Warpath, Caliban, Hepzibah, Wolfsbane
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1st team appearance of new X-Force roster: Wolverine, X-23, Warpath, Caliban, Hepzibah, Wolfsbane
Women of Marvel: X-23 #1
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 1
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Copies ordered by retailers: 27,325
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Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
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Variant cover art by Marko Djurdjevic
X-23 #8
Marvel
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2011
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Vol. 2
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First meeting and battle of X-23 and Daken
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Variant cover art by Ben Ang
1 of 8 pink variants produced to raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen: For The Cure breast cancer charity
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Variant cover art by Ben Ang
1 of 8 pink variants produced to raise awareness for the Susan G. Komen: For The Cure breast cancer charity
Avengers Arena #14
Marvel
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2013
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Vol. 1
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Cover art inspired by Frank Miller's Wolverine #1 (1982)
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Variant cover art by Frank Cho featuring X-23
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Wizard World Richmond 2014 exclusive
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Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Wizard World Richmond 2014 exclusive
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Variant cover art by Gerald Parel
All-New Wolverine #1
Marvel
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2016
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Vol. 1
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Debut of X-23 as Wolverine in classic costume
All-New Wolverine #2
Marvel
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2016
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Gabby, a clone of X-23, later renamed Honey Badger, then Scout
1st appearance of Belona and Zelda
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1st appearance of Gabby, a clone of X-23, later renamed Honey Badger, then Scout
1st appearance of Belona and Zelda
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Variant cover art by David Lopez
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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
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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
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Variant cover art by Michael Cho
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Variant cover art by Bengal
2016 Local Comic Shop Day exclusive
Limited to 500 copies
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Variant cover art by Bengal
2016 Local Comic Shop Day exclusive
Limited to 500 copies
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Variant cover art by Leinil Francis Yu
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Variant cover art by Bengal
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Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness
Popcorn variant with Deadpool in the background
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181
Store exclusive
Limited to 1,500 copies
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness
Popcorn variant with Deadpool in the background
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181
Store exclusive
Limited to 1,500 copies
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness
Popcorn variant with Deadpool in the background
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181
Store exclusive
Limited to 500 copies
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness
Popcorn variant with Deadpool in the background
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181
Store exclusive
Limited to 500 copies
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Variant cover art by Leonard Kirk featuring X-23, Laura Kinney and Gabby aka Honey Badger
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Variant cover art by Leonard Kirk featuring X-23, Laura Kinney and Gabby aka Honey Badger
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
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Virgin variant cover art by Artgerm
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Variant black and white cover art by Francesco Mattina
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Variant cover art by Dan Mora
Generations Wolverine & All New Wolverine #1
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Fan Expo
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Variant cover art by Artgerm
Fan Expo exclusive
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Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181
Store exclusive
Limited to 3,000 copies
Key Facts
Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181
Store exclusive
Limited to 3,000 copies
X-Men: Red #1
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 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
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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
All-New Wolverine #33
Marvel
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2018
•
Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Old Woman Laura aka Queen Laura Kinney
1st appearance of Honey Badger as Wolverine
Alternate reality future story
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1st appearance of Old Woman Laura aka Queen Laura Kinney
1st appearance of Honey Badger as Wolverine
Alternate reality future story
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Variant cover art by Mike Choi featuring X-23
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Variant cover art by Peach Momoko
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Variant cover art by Clayton Crain
Megacon exclusive
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Variant virgin cover art by JeeHyung Lee
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Variant cover art by Jamie McKelvie
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Variant cover art by Bjorn Barends
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181
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Variant cover art by Bjorn Barends
Cover art inspired by The Incredible Hulk #181
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Variant virgin cover art by Bjorn Barends
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew featuring She-Hulk and X-23
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Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew featuring She-Hulk and X-23
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Variant cover art by Emanuela Lupacchino
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Variant cover art by Peach Momoko
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Variant cover art by Peach Momoko
2022 ComicsPro exclusive
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Variant cover art by Peach Momoko
2022 ComicsPro exclusive
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