Wolverine Just Stole Spider-Man's Thunder, Two Weeks Before Brand New Day

Published Jul 19, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Since 2019, Kevin Erdmann has been one of Screen Rant's Senior Staff Writers, covering all kinds of Superhero and Star Wars media with Easter egg breakdowns, theory pieces, breaking news, and more. A huge Star Wars & MCU fan, Kevin also loves Batman (because he's Batman), but could talk for hours about why Nightwing is DC's greatest hero. With 8 years of total experience covering entertainment and pop culture, Kevin has gotten the chance to interview top creatives and talent, and has also attended major media events like Disney's D23 convention. Majoring in Cinema Studies with a minor in Comics and Cartoon Studies from the UofO, Kevin lives in Oregon with his wonderful wife, adorable dog, and sinister cat who is no doubt currently plotting his demise. Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for X-Men '97 season 2 Wolverine just stole Spider-Man's thunder in the coolest way. With only two weeks to go until the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel Studios' most recent animated project has seen Logan striking some pretty awesome poses in X-Men '97 season 2 that should look pretty familiar to longtime comic book fans, while also bringing to mind an exciting trend where about to see with the MCU's Webslinger on the big screen. Judging by the trailers alone, Marvel Studios and Sony have packed Spider-Man: Brand New Day with all kinds of visual callbacks, specifically recreations of some of Spider-Man's most famous and well-known comic covers. The movie hasn't even come out yet, and the footage we already have is proof enough that the new movie will serve as a major celebration of Spider-Man's history on the page just as much as his epic legacy on-screen as Tom Holland's Webslinger enters a new era of his superhero career. However, we have to acknowledge that X-Men '97 season 2 is currently killing it in the comic cover recreation arena, and Wolverine has particularly been dominating since 2024. That said, Logan may soon be dethroned by Spider-Man come the end of July. Wolverine Has Already Been Recreating Comic Covers (Before Spider-Man) The last two episodes of X-Men '97 season 2 alone have been absolutely awesome for longtime fans of Wolverine in the comics. Rather than simply referencing famous comic moments, the animated series has also recreated more than one iconic cover with some impressive accuracy. The standout is Frank Miller's legendary Wolverine #1 cover from 1982. After reclaiming his adamantium claws at the Weapon X facility in X-Men '97 season 2 episode 5, Logan flashes the same grin and beckons with his finger as a perfect recreation, a fantastic homage to one of Wolverine's most defining and well-known images. Marvel · Mutant Profile Which X-Men Character Are You? “Mutation: it is the key to our evolution.” 🐺 Wolverine The Loner 🧠 Professor X The Visionary 🧲 Magneto The Survivor ACTIVATE CEREBRO → 01 Humans discover your mutant abilities. What do you do? ADisappear. Go off the grid before anyone can come after me — I don’t owe them an explanation BReach out calmly and try to have a dialogue — fear comes from misunderstanding, and I can help bridge that gap CMake a show of strength — they need to understand that mutants will not be hunted or controlled, ever NEXT → 02 Anti-mutant protesters surround a school full of young mutants. What’s your first move? AGet between the kids and the mob. If anyone raises a hand, they answer to me BAddress the crowd telepathically or publicly — show them the children are just scared kids, not threats CEvacuate the children to safety, then make the protesters deeply regret their choices NEXT → 03 A team of mutants needs a leader for a dangerous mission. What role do you naturally fall into? AI work alone, but I’ll take point — someone’s gotta make sure nobody gets killed BI coordinate the team, play to each person’s strengths, and keep morale steady CI lead from the front — my vision, my plan, my responsibility if it fails NEXT → 04 A powerful mutant threatens innocent humans. How do you respond? APut them down fast — talk later. Innocent people don’t have time for a debate BTry to reach them mentally — understand why they’re doing this and find a peaceful resolution COffer them a place at my side — their power is wasted on chaos when it could serve a greater cause NEXT → 05 A human politician offers to champion mutant rights — but has a shady past. What do you do? AGive them a chance — people can change, and this alliance could mean real progress for coexistence BI don’t trust politicians. Watch them closely, and the second they betray us, I’ll be right there CUse them — let them think they’re in charge while I control the narrative from behind the scenes NEXT → 06 What’s your biggest flaw? AI push people away — I’d rather be alone than risk losing someone I care about BI’m too idealistic — I keep believing in people even when the evidence says I shouldn’t CMy anger — once I commit to a path, I’ll burn everything down before I admit I was wrong NEXT → 07 Sentinels are hunting mutants in your city. What’s your move? AHunt the hunters — tear them apart before they find anyone else BCoordinate an underground network to hide and protect every mutant in the area CSeize control of the Sentinels — turn the weapons of oppression into instruments of liberation NEXT → 08 What do you believe about coexistence between humans and mutants? ACoexistence is a fantasy. Humans will always fear what they can’t control — mutants must secure their own future BI don’t care about the big picture — I protect the people I care about, and everyone else can sort themselves out CIt’s possible and worth fighting for — the dream of a world where humans and mutants live in peace is everything REVEAL MY MUTANT IDENTITY → Cerebro Scan Complete Your X-Men Identity 🐺 Wolverine (Logan) “I’m the best there is at what I do. But what I do best isn’t very nice.” You’re the fierce loner who acts first and philosophises later — but beneath that adamantium-plated exterior beats a heart that cares far more than you’d ever admit. You’ve been burned enough times to distrust the world, so you keep people at arm’s length, yet you’d throw yourself into any fight to protect the ones who slip past your defences. You don’t need a cause or a manifesto — you just need someone worth fighting for. Like Logan, your greatest strength isn’t your claws or your healing factor; it’s the stubborn refusal to let the people you love face danger alone.Fierce Protective Resilient Untamed 🧠 Professor X (Charles Xavier) “Just because someone stumbles and loses their path, doesn’t mean they’re lost forever.” You’re the visionary who sees the best in everyone — even when the world gives you every reason not to. Your greatest power isn’t telepathy; it’s an unshakeable belief that understanding and compassion can bridge any divide. You lead not through force but through hope, building bridges where others build walls. Some call you naive, but you know that real strength lies in extending a hand to your enemy. Like Charles Xavier, you carry the weight of a dream that most consider impossible, and you refuse to let it die.Visionary Empathetic Diplomatic Hopeful 🧲 Magneto (Erik Lehnsherr) “Peace was never an option.” You’re the survivor who learned the hardest lesson life has to offer: the world will not protect you, so you must protect yourself. Your conviction is unbreakable and your patience is terrifying — you’ll wait years to set the right plan in motion. You don’t hate humanity; you simply refuse to let your people be victims ever again. Every action you take, no matter how ruthless, is driven by a profound love for those who share your struggle. Like Erik Lehnsherr, you are both revolutionary and tragic — a leader forged in pain who will bend the world before it bends you.Resolute Strategic Ruthless Unyielding ↻ PLAY AGAIN Likewise, the previous episode essentially recreated the cover of Uncanny X-Men #268 when Wolverine meets with Captain America and Black Widow, looking almost exactly like the classic issue (particularly thanks to Black Widow's more classic gray costume and short hair). X-Men '97 season 2, episode 5 also paid tribute to Uncanny X-Men #234, after Logan gets infected by the alien Brood in another instantly recognizable visual, being in the exact same pose as seen on the cover from 1988. This has become something of a Wolverine tradition, even in live-action with Hugh Jackman. After all, 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine also recreated several classic comic covers, particularly during its multiverse montage when Wade was looking for the perfect Wolverine variant, including the iconic Incredible Hulk #340 with Hulk reflected in Wolverine's claws, as well as Uncanny X-Men #251, featuring Logan crucified on a giant X-shaped cross by the Reavers. Likewise, Jackman also recreated Frank Miller's famous Wolverine #1 cover during a promo for the MCU film. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Is Going To Have Some Awesome Homages As impressive as Wolverine's recent streak has been across projects, Spider-Man: Brand New Day still looks primed to become one of Marvel Studios' biggest celebrations of comic book artwork in a single movie. The trailers alone have revealed an incredible number of direct homages to Amazing Fantasy #15, the cover that introduced Spider-Man to the world with his very first issue. Other shots closely resemble The Amazing Spider-Man #134 (Tarantula), The Amazing Spider-Man #345 (Boomerang), The Amazing Spider-Man #129 (Punisher), and even The New Avengers #27 with The Hand. That's an impressive lineup before audiences have even seen the full movie. As such, there's good reason to believe Marvel and Sony are saving even more visual references for the movie's opening weekend, massively rewarding fans who have followed Spider-Man's adventures across decades of comics, while still providing awesome visuals even for people who haven't. Spider-Man: Brand New Day releases July 31st from Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures. X-Men '97 8/10 Release Date March 20, 2024 Network Disney+ Professor X is gone, and the team has to keep the dream alive without its anchor. Cyclops and Jean Grey try to hold the group together as the world keeps fearing and hunting mutants, while a shocking new direction puts their former enemy Magneto in a leadership role. Old wounds, public backlash, and new threats collide fast, forcing the team to defend a planet that does not want them and face a future none of them expected. Spider-Man: Brand New Day Release Date July 31, 2026 Runtime 150 Minutes Four years after No Way Home, Peter Parker lives alone, forgotten by everyone he loves, and devotes himself entirely to being Spider-Man. As crime escalates, he experiences a dangerous physical change that threatens his survival. At the same time, a mysterious surge in criminal activity introduces a powerful new enemy.