Warning: Spoilers for Uncanny X-Men #2
The newestX-Menhave made their first appearance, and one of them just made an unforgettable impression by puttingWolverinein his place. The Outliers are slated to join Rogue’s team, each of them possessing unique powers that make themworthy of X-Men status. Now, there’s a clear standout in the ranks of the X-Men’s latest recruits, and he might have what it takes to beat Wolverine.
In the preview forUncanny X-Men#2 – written by Gail Simone, with art by David Marquez – Ransom squares up against Wolverine, and the situation escalates from there.Gambit’s Eye of Agamottogoes haywire and hits Ransom hard, and the young mutant doesn’t hesitate to strike back and attack Wolverine.
Ransom’s ability to hold his own against Wolverine proves that he is one of the Marvel’s most promising new mutant characters, and it’s possible he could even defeat Wolverine thanks to his awesome superpower.
New X-Men Recruit Ransom Proves His Strength By Taking Down Wolverine
Uncanny X-Men#2 – Written By Gail Simone; Art By David Marquez; Color By Matt Wilson; Lettering By Clayton Cowles
Ransom’s mutant ability is what truly sets him apart: he has a black hole instead of a heart. Black holes are capable of absorbing anything, including light itself, which grants Ransom the potential to be the X-Men’s ultimate powerhouse.
WithX-Men’s From the Ashes eracomes multiple X-Men teams, and among these teams is Rogue’s. InUncanny X-Men#1, Rogue teams up with Gambit and Wolverine to start their own branch of the X-Men. This team has been confirmed to include a group ofyoung mutants known as the Outliers, with Ransom being one of them. The Outliers stand out as fresh faces added to the mix of usual suspects for X-Teams, and of the four of them, Ransom has already impressed X-Men and readers alike right off the bat.
Ransom’s real name is Valentin Correa, and he’s a mutant from Buenos Aireswho’s spent much of his life fighting to survive on the streets.Ransom’s mutant abilityis what truly sets him apart: he has a black hole instead of a heart. Black holes are capable of absorbing anything, including light itself, which grants Ransom the potential to bethe X-Men’s ultimate powerhouse. In fact, this ability is so dangerous that there’s a chance it could allow Ransom to take down Wolverine once and for all.
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No amount of regeneration can save Logan from being swallowed by a black hole. Matter in all forms gets drawn in by the pull of a black hole, and Wolverine wouldn’t be an exception to this law of gravity.
Wolverine is the most popular X-Man for a reason, as his abilities make him a force to be reckoned with.His iconic clawsare enough to make him a threat to anyone who dares to cross him, but it’s his healing factor that cements him as seemingly unstoppable.Wolverine’s healing factordoesn’t make him immortal, but it does provide him with regenerative abilities that slow his aging and enable him to bounce back from injuries unscathed to go for another round. As a result, it isa challenge for anyone to take Wolverine down – yet Ransom may be up to the task.
Although Wolverine’s healing factor earns him his reputation as a durable fighter, Ransom’s black hole heart could manage to knock him down a peg. No amount of regeneration can save Logan from being swallowed by a black hole. Matter in all forms gets drawn in by the pull of a black hole, and Wolverine wouldn’t be an exception to this law of gravity. Despite Ransom lacking the combat experience that classic X-Men have, this incredible power gives him the upper hand in a big way that is sure tokeep Wolverine on his toes.
Wolverine
The human mutant Wolverine (a.k.a. Logan) was born James Howlett, blessed with a superhuman healing factor, senses, and physiology. Subjecting himself to experimentation to augment his skeleton and claws with adamantium, Logan is as deadly as he is reckless, impulsive, and short-tempered. Making him the X-Men’s wildest and deadliest member, and one of Marvel Comics' biggest stars. He’s played in Fox and Marvel’s movie franchises by Hugh Jackman.
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Ransom’s Fight Against Wolverine Proves The Outliers' Potential
Ransom has proven with one badass punch to Logan’s face that he deserves a spot on Rogue’s team of X-Men, and his teammates aren’t far behind as they get ready to battle their fellow mutants.
Now that theOutliers have arrived on the scene, they’re raring to show off their various powers in their scuffle with the X-Men. They all have intriguing skills at their disposal, such asDeathdream’s ability to summon souls, and they’re putting those skills to the test against opponents readers know are formidable.The Outliers being introduced in combat as they overpower fan-favorite X-Men is a brilliant way to display how powerful they arein comparison to the likes of Wolverine, and it’ll be exciting to see what feats they are able to pull off.
Ransom has proven with one badass punch to Logan’s face that he deserves a spot onRogue’s team of X-Men, and his teammates aren’t far behind as they get ready to battle their fellow mutants. They all show immense potential as the future of the X-Men, with Ransom’s advantage over Wolverine cementing their merit. If the rest of the Outliers pack even half as much of a punch as Ransom does, then theX-Men– especially Wolverine – had better brace themselves for a fight unlike any other.
UNCANNY X-MEN #2 (2024)
X-Men
The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.
