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While Werewolves do exist in the Marvel Universe there are still a surprising number of characters
who are not werewolves yet share some anamorphic and often wolf-like properties.
Well a combo of wolf-like and cat-like really.
We really have a think for cat people in comics.
And while you might not hear these mutants howling at the moon, you might still be as
surprised when you see them transform into a wolf or some other similar form.
Today we’ll be taking a closer look at some of these sometimes furry and all times furry
mutants complete with fangs and claws as we count down the top 10 strongest lupine mutants.
If you love animalistic mutants, be sure to show that love by giving this video a thumbs
up and be sure to stick around till the end of this list where I will have some bonus
content coming your way.
Alright, let’s get counting.
10 Thornn
Thornn is Lucia Callasantos, the sister of Maria Callasantos, another mutant known by
the codename Feral.
Both were originally Morlocks but Thornn turned on her sister after she defected and the two
sisters fought one another during Feral’s time on the X-Force.
Following the events of M-day Thornn found herself depowered along with her sister.
Feral however would later regain her abilities.
And both would regain their animalistic appearances though a mysterious process never fully explained
in the comics.
I expect this mostly happened just because the artists enjoyed the look of these fierce
feline and somewhat lupine ladies.
9 Maximus Lobo
Going back and forth on taking inspiration from each other's characters in regards to
the Big Two is definitely how Maximus Lobo came to be.
Maximus is actually German.
Despite the fact that his last name is actually Spanish for wolf.
Do you recognize it?
Lobo?
If you do, it might be because you’re thinking of the big scary character, Lobo from DC who
also bears some resemblance to Wolverine, another lupine mutant.
Maximus Lobo doesn’t currently have any powers now as he was left depowered after
M-Day.
When he did have powers though, he had the standard fair, which you will notice most
lupine mutants possess: an animalistic instinct with enhanced senses, speed and strength.
He was also strong enough when he was powered to defeat Wolverine in a fight.
Maximus Lobo attempted to start up a group of lupine mutants whom he considered to be
the superior sub-species called Dominant Species.
8 Catseye
Sharon Smith is an interesting one.
She was a member of the original Hellions and was abandoned by her parents at birth
and raised by a feline.
This caused her to stay in her cat form for most of her early childhood.
Her mutant powers allow her to change from cat or panther form to werecat and hse can
even become a full human.
Though her upbringing means that she usually remains somewhat cat-like, even while appearing
mostly humanoid.
Emma Frost found Sharon and took her in and with the Hellfire Club she was made a teammate
of the Hellions.
The Hellions were meant to be the rivals to the New Mutants.
Although even her anti-thesis and intended enemy of Rahne’s Wolfsbane ended up instead
as a close friend.
Catseye is more feline than lupine but even she recognized how much a kindred spirit her
mutant powers made her with fellow lupine-mutants.
So I thought she still merited a little recognition on this list.
7 Wolf Cub
Nicholas Gleason has been a member of the X-Men and has attended the Xavier Institute.
As a mutant his abilities are animalistic in nature, giving him both the appearance
of a wolf and also the abilities.
He has claws and sometimes is also drawn with fangs as well.
He is super fast, strong, agile and durable.
He was almost convinced to join the villainous team known as Dominant Species while reconciling
with his more violent and animalistic nature but in the end he decided to stay with the
X-Men, not giving in to his more bloodthirsty side.
He has been drawn in a lot of different ways.
From looking like a humanoid with some lupine features to resembling more of a full out
werewolf.
6 Feral
Alright, so I know that Feral has more feline than lupine features.
But look at that hair.
How could I not mention her on this list?
Also despite being more feline, she still definitely gives off those werewolf vibes
with just a hint of werecat vibes.
Feral was once also a member of one of my favourite teams, albeit a relaunch of the
team, the Hellions.
She even continued to be trouble, after her death, coming back as a ghost and causing
some grief to another fellow lupine mutant on this list.
As a ghost she was also intangible and could pass through things.
But she has likely lost those abilities in Dawn of X as she was resurrected.
Like most wolfy mutants.
Her powers grant her superior speed, endurance, reflexes and senses.
And like some others of her type she also has a healing factor to boot.
5 Wolfsbane
Rahne (Rain) Sinclair is a mutant with who can literally turn into a wolf.
She can also transform herself to appear part wolf, part human.
But although this makes her similar to the folklore stories of a werewolf she is not
one.
She is not restricted to follow a moon cycle in order to transform and she retains her
own human mind and memories while in her wolf form.
As well as having increased speed, strength and additional claws and fangs while in her
wolf form.
She also has infrared vision which she can use to find enemies in the dark and to help
her discern whether someone might be lying as well as a healing factor.
Recently in X-Men Blue she developed a secondary mutation.
Her expanded power set now allows her to duplicate herself, splitting into a pack of wolves,
instead of just transforming into one.
4 Tigra
Tigra never gets enough love.
So I am happy to found a spot where I can shout her out.
Granted she is more feline and not a mutant but a mutate but still, she is so awesome.
I had to put her higher up on this list.
Cause she deserves it.
I mean, who doesn’t love Greer Grant?
Despite the fact that she has a pretty unusual name.
Tigra’s powers are a part science, part magic.
She received her powers from an experimental process surrounding unlocking the full mental
and physical potential of its subjects, that had been conducted by her mentor, Doctor Joanne
Tumulo and Tumolo’s investor, Malcolm Donalbain.
The mystical side of Greer’s power set, which turned her half-cat happened when Tumolo
saved Greer’s life after she was attacked by Hydra and exposed to alpha radiation.
Joanne Tumolo actually belonged to the race of Cat People, who used their magic to heal
Greer and transform her into the superhero and human mutate, Tigra.
3 Beast
Hank McCoy never really was a mutant who had lupine-like qualities.
They simply developed after he swallowed a formula that he’d been working on to prevent
it from being stolen.
The serum turned whoever consumed it into a mutant and caused mutant powers to manifest
for them.
With Hank, it just evolved his mutation even farther.
The serum was supposed to be temporary but Hank waited too long after taking the serum
and was therefore unable to reverse the process.
They caused Hank to turn more beast-like than he was before.
Originally he was just a larger statured human with big hands and feel.
He was dexterous and strong but not the big bouncing blue beast we know today.
The further mutation granted him fur which was originally grey, claws and fangs as well
as the ability to wall-and-ceiling-crawl.
It also made him more feral.
2 Wolverine
Wolverine might not have fur or claws or fangs, but he definitely is animalistic.
He takes his codename from the animal of the same name, the Wolverine.
A small, adorable and yet ferocious creature that kind of looks like a combination between
a bear and a wolf.
Seriously for how feist and fearsome these critters are, they are surprisingly adorable.
Wolverine himself however is a little more rough around the edges.
A lot of his lupine traits are in the way his hair is often styled, pointed up to kind
of reflect the look of his mask and the fact that he is known for being a lone-wolf.
Although wolves are a pack animals, this term actually comes from the wolves in nature that
are excluded.
1 Sabretooth
Victor Creed is known for his animalistic nature as well as his fangs and claws.
He is far more lupine than his rival Logan and in fact, he embraces his animal side as
opposed to judging it.
This makes him not only more wolf-like but also often more powerful.
He is more ruthless and bloodthirsty and more often than not has actually bested Wolverine
in combat, as well as causing him tons of grief over the years.
Thank you so much for watching, nerd squad.
I hope you enjoyed this list.
Who are some of your favourite animalistic mutants?
Which lupine mutants do you think are the most iconic or the strongest?
Do you prefer lupine or feline?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
And speaking of comments, it’s time to turn to some comments from one of our latest videos,
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Jo Sherill comments, “You’re the best Amanda!!
Q(uestion): Have you seen the new Harley Quinn animated show, if so, have you considered
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Hell yeah!
I actually love the new DC animated Harley show so much.
Controversial opinion but I think I even love it more than Rick and Morty.
It’s so funny!
As for that cool-jacket version of Ivy, I would totally be down to cosplay that.
I actually use her to Go Green mug from the show to sip tea out of while I script.
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