Marvel has introduced a gun-toting cowboy variant of Wolverine in the upcoming Wolverine #27. This new character joins the Savage Champions, a multiversal team tasked with battling a sentient living metal known as Adamantine.
From Weapon X to the feral mutant: Logan's four core identities
The introduction of a cowboy variant is the latest evolution in a character study that has long divided Logan into four primary archetypes. As the source report details, Wolverine is defined as a feral mutant with animalistic instincts, a test subject of the secretive Weapon Plus program, a survivor of the Weapon X process that bonded adamantium to his skeleton, and the longtime brawler for the X-Men.
By leaning into these established pillars, Marvel is positioning the new cowboy variant not as a random deviation, but as an expansion of the character's multifaceted nature. This trend of exploring alternate versions of the same hero allows the publisher to test extreme narrative shifts—such as replacing claws with firearms—without erasing the core traits that fans associate with the character.
The Wolf With A Gun and the battle against Adamantine
In Wolverine #27, written by Saladin Ahmed with art by Julius Ohta and Jesus Arbutov, the story introduces the "Wolf With A Gun." Unlike the primary Earth-616 Logan, this cowboy variant utilizes an adamantium-laden gun and bullets to pierce Adamantine, a living metal that is otherwise resistant to most weaponry.. According to the report, the cowboy's ability to damage this substance may make him the most effective member of the Savage Champions.
The plot centers on a high-stakes confrontation with an Adamantine mammoth. If the Wolf With A Gun can deliver the killing blow to this creature, he will effectively surpass the original Wolverine in terms of utility within this specific multiversal conflict. This shift in power dynamics creates a compelling tension between the legendary Logan and his more specialized counterparts.
Red Hare, Boneclaw, and the Spirit of Metal's chosen warriors
The Savage Champions represent a diverse assembly of warriors from different realms, all linked by a mystical connection to the Spirit of Metal. Alongside the Wolf With A Gun, the team includes the samurai warrior Red Hare and the prehistoric humanoid Boneclaw.. As reported,these characters are part of a broader cross-dimensional network that utilizes various forms of metal to combat the Adamantine threat.
This ensemble approach mirrors previous Marvel experiments with multiversal teams, but with a specific thematic focus on metallurgy and weaponry.. By grouping a samurai, a prehistoric man, and a cowboy, Marvel is creating a "historical mashup" that expands the Wolverine mythos beyond the typical sci-fi tropes of the X-Men universe.
Will the Savage Champions eclipse the scale of the Spider-Verse?
The scale of this new initiative suggests that the Savage Champions are merely the beginning of a sprawling multiversal army. This expansion follows a history of eccentric Wolverine variants, including the Mojo-commissioned clones such as K-Pop Wolvie, Canuck Wolverine,and the cybernetic android Albert created by Donald Pierce. The report suggests this new direction could potentially eclipse the complexity of the Spider-Verse in its scope.
However, several questions remain regarding the long-term viability of this narrative. It is currently unclear how the Spirit of Metal operates as a governing force, or if the Savage Champions will eventually clash with other multiversal factions. Furthermore, the source focuses primarily on the introduction of the team; it remains to be seen if these variants will integrate into the main Earth-616 continuity or remain isolated in their own dimensional pokets when Wolverine #27 arrives on September 9, 2026.
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