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Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine.
Summary

• Deadpool & Wolverine honored Marvel history with variants & comic book Easter eggs.
• The film concludes Fox's Marvel era with cameos & Wolverine references.
• Potential for a proper Hulk vs. Wolverine showdown in the MCU's future.

Deadpool & Wolverine celebrated several aspects of Marvel history, including a tribute to Wolverine’s famed comic book debut. Deadpool & Wolverine featured a swathe of Wolverine variants drawn from comic book history. One of these Deadpool & Wolverine Easter eggs celebrated two iconic moments from Wolverine’s history in Marvel Comics simultaneously, most notably his scene-stealing first appearance.
Deadpool & Wolverine officially concluded Fox’s Marvel movie timeline. Appropriately, Deadpool & Wolverine boasts a wealth of cameo appearances from this era, bidding a fond farewell to the early Marvel movies while leaving open the possibility for the titular heroes to return in the MCU’s future. Deadpool & Wolverine also featured a comic-accurate Wolverine costume for the first time. Moreover, Deadpool & Wolverine included an array of comic-accurate Wolverines, including one from one of his most famous comic book battles.
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1 Wolverine Fought Hulk In His First Marvel Comics Appearance The Hulk cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine served as a two-fold reference. Firstly, it honored Wolverine’s Marvel Comics debut. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Herb Trimpe, with some uncredited input by John Romita Sr., Wolverine first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #181, in 1974. In the issue, Wolverine is dispatched by the Canadian government to subdue the Hulk and Wendigo in the Canadian wilderness.
The almighty three-way battle that ensues quickly cemented Wolverine as an icon. The Incredible Hulk #181 also introduced many of Wolverine’s most famous characteristics: his short stature, his short temper, his fierce fighting capabilities, and his remarkable set of razor-sharp claws that allow him to go toe-to-toe with the Hulk. This initial clash highlighted Wolverine's resilience and combat skills, establishing him as a formidable opponent even against someone as powerful as the Hulk.
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2 In his first appearance, Wolverine wore an early prototype of his famed canary yellow and blue costume. This early rendition gave Wolverine a more animalistic mask design complete with whiskers. However, in the Deadpool & Wolverine scene with the Hulk, Wolverine is wearing his brown and tan costume, referencing another iconic Wolverine moment.
Deadpool & Wolverine's Hulk Cameo Is A Comics Reference During the Hulk scene in Deadpool & Wolverine, Deadpool comments on Wolverine’s yellow and tan costume and even references legendary X-Men artist John Byrne. As Wolverine approaches, he unsheathes his claws, revealing the Hulk in their reflection. This visual is a direct homage to the cover of The Incredible Hulk #340, another iconic issue that features Wolverine facing off against the Hulk.
This 1988 comic book cover, created by artist Todd McFarlane, has become one of the most memorable images in Wolverine's history. By including this specific shot, the filmmakers acknowledged Wolverine's rich comic book heritage but also delighted audiences with a thrilling reveal. The reflection of the Hulk in Wolverine's claws symbolizes their enduring rivalry and the deep connection between the two characters within the Marvel Universe.
Deadpool & Wolverine showcased numerous Wolverine variants, each based on and celebrating iconic comic book events. These variants included different costumes and personas that Wolverine has adopted throughout his storied career in the comics. His fight with Hulk managed to honor two moments, and his whetted audience appetites for a full-blown confrontation between the Marvel legends.
How The MCU Can Still Deliver A Proper Hulk Vs. Wolverine Fight Close At the end of Deadpool & Wolverine, Hugh Jackman's Wolverine remains alive and active within the MCU multiverse. This opens up exciting possibilities for future storylines, including the potential for a proper Hulk vs. Wolverine showdown. One potential avenue for this epic confrontation could be through the highly anticipated Avengers: Secret Wars storyline.
Hulk and Wolverine fought during one segment of the Marvel animated movie Hulk Vs.
In the comics, Secret Wars involves a multiverse battle that brings together numerous variants. This would allow Jackman to return as the Wolverine variant from Deadpool & Wolverine. This could therefore serve as the perfect backdrop for a clash between Wolverine and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk while maintaining their established cinematic history. Alternatively, the MCU could explore this rivalry further down the line when Wolverine is inevitably recast for the MCU’s X-Men project.
The introduction of a new actor to portray Wolverine would offer a fresh take on the character and an opportunity to revisit his iconic battles, including those with the Hulk. This approach would allow Wolverine to be introduced as an adversarial figure before joining the X-Men, like his comic book counterpart. This would pay homage to Wolverine's origins, much as Deadpool & Wolverine achieved with its Wolverine montage.
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