Wolverine's latest defeat has major consequences for the iconic X-Man

As an almost immortal mutant with a habit of ending up in dangerous situations, Wolverine has taken his share of losses over the years. But his latest defeat is especially painful for Logan, forcing him to face lasting consequences over the coming months.

The confrontation with Hercules

In Wolverine #19 , a fight between Wolverine and Hercules is briefly described. Hercules is possessed by the villain Adamantine, a sentient version of a mystical metal used by the Greek gods. The goddess Athena appears to restore Hercules' mind. Together, the two heroes set out on a quest to hold Adamantine accountable.

The consequences for Wolverine

Unfortunately, Adamantine is made from the strongest metal the world has ever seen, making him a formidable opponent. Wolverine learns this the hard way when he tries to stab Adamantine, destroying the claws on his right hand. It turns out that even his adamantium skeleton is not completely unbreakable.

Back to bone claws

Because of this defeat, Wolverine now has bone claws again on one hand, putting him at an even greater disadvantage in the fight against Adamantine. The next part of the series will further explore the physical and emotional fallout from this loss.

This dramatic Wolverine storyline continues in Wolverine #20 , which hits stores on May 13. Fans can reserve a copy at their local comic shop. As for X-Men '97 , there is currently no release date, but summer 2026 now seems likely for the launch of the new season, which will also address Wolverine's loss of adamantium.