Spoiler alert: This piece discusses plot points from Laura Kinney: Wolverine #9.
Gabby Kinney returns in Laura Kinney: Wolverine #9 and quickly challenges the long-standing image of Wolverines as solitary fighters. After a period apart, she reunites with Laura and arrives having recently teamed up with Xarus, Dracula’s son, following the Blood Hunt storyline.
Reevaluating Wolverine's Solo Reputation
When Xarus turns up at Laura’s door, Laura rejects him and leans on the familiar belief that Wolverines operate best alone. Gabby pushes back, arguing that the family’s reputation for lone-wolf behavior doesn’t match their track record.
The Roots of the Lone-Wolf Myth
The idea that Logan—or any Wolverine—prefers solitude has roots in Weapon X’s trauma. But that origin story doesn’t tell the whole tale. Logan’s time with the X-Men and Avengers transformed him into a frequent teammate and mentor.
Laura’s Similar Path
Laura’s history follows a similar arc. She credits Academy X and classmates like Hellion with teaching her how to be human, and she’s participated in many formal and informal teams. Gabby even rattles off allies su...