The Ultimate Wolverine has his first targets, and they are the Ultimate Universe versions of Kitty Pryde and Gambit, finally bringing two iconic X-Men characters to the Ultimate Universe. As the prelude to Supreme Wolverine implies he will be sent against resistance forces in Eurasia, Kitty and Gambit's appearance in issue #3's solicitation hints at an engaging future for the X-Men in the Ultimate Universe, as well as a link to Logan's past.
Wonder revealed new details about its Ultimate line and what's coming in March 2025. Supreme Wolverine #3 by Chris Condon and Alessandro Cappucio will see the Winter Soldier leading an attack against the Opposition, targeting Kitty Pryde and Gambit.
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WOLVERINE VS. GAMBIT AND KITTY PRYDE! The Winter Soldier leads an attack against two members of the Opposition: Kitty Pryde and Gambit! But will the duo recognize the man behind the mask? |
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Additionally, hints are being dropped that Kitty and Gambit may know who Logan was before Directorate X turned him into the Winter Soldier, creating a link to Logan's past in the Ultimate Universe. If Logan and Directorate X are going after the Opposition, then it's likely that more of the group's members, as well as its inner workings, will also be revealed in the next issue.
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The next Supreme Wolverine will be set in the mutant state of Eurasia, which is under the rule of Colossus, Magik and Omega Red. Here, Logan has been reinvented as the Winter Soldier, having been kidnapped by Directorate X and conditioned to be the perfect weapon for the regime, sent to kill the Rasputins' enemies. Specifically, the Winter Soldier will be sent against the Opposition, a group of mutants in Eurasia who oppose the rule of the Rasputins. Remarkably, iconic X-Men characters appear to be part of the Opposition, such as Nightcrawler, Mystique and now Kitty Pryde and Gambit.
The duo may recognize who Logan is beneath the mask, possibly providing answers to his already mysterious past within the Ultimate Universe.
The inclusion of Kitty Pryde and Gambit in the solicitation Final Wolverine #3 is especially noteworthy as it hints at where other iconic X-Men characters will appear in the Ultimate Universe. Although several notable mutants have already made their debut, such as Storm in Ultimate Black Panther, other pillars of the franchise remain missingdoing Ultimate Wolverine a likely book for them to debut. Furthermore, the request reveals that the duo can recognize who Logan is beneath the mask, possibly providing answers to his already mysterious past within the Ultimate Universe.
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The most intriguing thing about this debut is what this could mean for Logan's past and future. While it is possible for Kitty and Gambit to recognize him, Logan could very well have been an Opposition agent before being captured by Directorate X and turned into their Winter Soldier, which is the prequel to Supreme Wolverine already implies. And given the mainstream version of Logan's meaningful friendships with his versions of Kitty Pryde and Gambit, the idea of ​​them breaking Logan out of his conditioning as the Winter Soldier isn't outside the realm of possibility either.
But there's also the chance that Kitty or Gambit could die prematurely in their debut issue, killed by Logan himself. With Logan not having full control of his actions, as well as the Ultimate Universe being a different continuity, any of the characters could die at the hands of the Winter Soldier. Regardless, Kitty Pryde and Gambit's debut in Ultimate Wolverine it will definitely shake the Final Universeas well as bringing more X-Men into Marvel's newest alternate continuity.
Ultimate Wolverine #3 is available March 26, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
Source: marvel.com