Recently, Marvel made an exciting announcement regarding the new codename for Wolverine‘s daughter, Laura Kinney, who was previously known as X-23. Fans now have the chance to explore her stunning redesign as Marvel embarks on a bold reimagining of this young hero, showcasing her evolution within the Marvel Universe.
There’s speculation that Laura’s new persona involves her going undercover to rescue a brainwashed Wolverine.
Laura Kinney Unveils Her Exciting Redesign as the New Sabretooth
Age of Revelation Revolutionizes Marvel Universe Lore
In an official press release, Marvel unveiled Laura Kinney’s striking new costume, marking her transformation into the “All-New Sabretooth.” This significant change is part of the forthcoming Age of Revelation event, which propels the timeline of the Marvel Universe forward by a decade, introducing a dramatically altered status quo for mutants on Earth, now subjected to the oppressive rule of Revelation, also known as Doug Ramsey.
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Laura Kinney: Sabretooth #1 |
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October 8, 2025 |
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Erica Schultz |
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Valentina Pinti |
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Elena Casagrande |
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THE ALL-NEW SABRETOOTH! Years later, Laura Kinney has adopted the name of her former adversary, Sabretooth, and now fights alongside Revelation himself. What could have driven Laura Kinney to forsake her legacy? What secrets lies within her that could change the fate of the mutant world? As loyalty shifts, blood ties take on new meaning. |
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In a stunning plot twist, the matured Laura has embraced the name Sabretooth, a title once held by the merciless foe who relentlessly pursued her father and brutally killed her brother. The reasoning behind Laura’s decision to adopt Sabretooth’s name remains unclear. In an unexpected turn, she’s revealed to be working as one of Revelation’s enforcers, stepping into a villainous role within the near-future landscape of the Marvel Universe.
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Age of Revelation is Redefining the Complete X-Men Narrative
No Hero or Villain is Immune to Reinvention
Age of Revelation serves as a spiritual successor to the iconic ’90s storyline Age of Apocalypse, positioning Doug Ramsey, formerly known as Cypher from the New Mutants, as the successor to Apocalypse. Recently, Doug’s powers have been enhanced by Apocalypse, granting him the ability to control and manipulate the minds of anyone who hears his voice. In the ten-year leap into Marvel’s future, Doug has crafted a deceptive utopia for mutants, built on a foundation of falsehoods and at the expense of ordinary humans.
In this envisioned future, every character within the X-Men universe, alongside iconic figures like Spider-Man and Captain Marvel, becomes embroiled in Revelation’s grand design, with Cyclops spearheading a diverse Resistance faction against the mutant tyrant. Surprisingly, promotional materials suggest that Laura Kinney may align herself with Revelation. There are hints that Wolverine could also be working under Revelation, raising the intriguing possibility that Laura might be acting as a double agent, aiming to liberate her father from Doug’s sinister grip.
Yet, the reasoning behind Laura’s choice to adopt the name and identity of one of the most notorious villains she has ever encountered remains an intriguing mystery. In the original Age of Apocalypse storyline, Sabretooth transitioned into a hero in an alternate timeline following the assassination of Professor Xavier. Is Marvel intending a similar plot twist for the Age of Revelation, or is this merely a reflection of that classic narrative, casting the former X-23 into darkness? Fans will have to wait and see as the Age of Revelation unfolds throughout 2025, with Wolverine‘s daughter stepping into the shoes of the new Sabretooth.
Laura Kinney: Sabretooth #1 is set to launch on October 8 from Marvel Comics, coinciding with the upcoming release of X-Men: Age of Revelation #0 next week.
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James “Logan” Howlett
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James “Logan” Howlett
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Roy Thomas, Len Wein, John Romita Sr.
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Retractable claws and adamantium skeleton. Superhuman senses, stamina, and strength. Healing factor and longevity.
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X-Men, Marvel
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197 (in the MCU)
The human mutant Wolverine (also known as Logan) was initially born as James Howlett, endowed with extraordinary healing abilities, enhanced senses, and a remarkable physiology. Subjecting himself to experiments that augmented his skeleton and claws with adamantium, Logan has become one of the most formidable and unpredictable characters in the X-Men, recognized as one of the most prominent figures in Marvel Comics. He has been portrayed in films by Hugh Jackman, capturing the complex nature of this wild and lethal member of the X-Men.
