Wolverine and Kitty Pryde Join Marvel Under One of Comics’ Most Celebrated Writers

Renowned for his iconic 16-year tenure on the X-Men, Chris Claremont makes a triumphant return to storytelling with a fresh limited series featuring Wolverine and Kitty Pryde. This new five-issue narrative, set between the duo’s confrontation with Ogun and their journey back to the Xavier Institute, promises to enrich the X-Men lore by filling crucial narrative gaps from their past.

Since Claremont’s departure from the X-Men saga in 1991, he has revisited the Marvel Comics universe multiple times. His notable contributions include the 2004 X-Men Reload initiative, the 2022 Gambit miniseries, and several standalone one-shots that keep fans eager for more.

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This upcoming miniseries, titled Wolverine and Kitty Pryde, serves as a narrative revisitation to the 1984 series Kitty Pryde and Wolverine. Featuring the artistic talents of Damian Couceiro, Marvel’s announcement also introduced a range of stunning variant covers for the first issue, crafted by Rickie Yagawa, Marcus To, and Adi Granov.

When Kitty Pryde nearly lost her soul to Ogun during her journey to Japan, Logan was there to keep the youngest X-Man on the path to good. But as a mysterious force threatens their lives while staying with Mariko Yashida, it’s going to take all of their combined mutant, ninja and fighting skills to protect those they love!

An all-new adventure that at last tells the full story of the duo’s journey in Japan before returning to the X-Men and the heartbreak, trials, and tribulations that made the characters who they are today.

Return to Japan: Claremont’s New Limited Series

Filling the Gaps: What Happened Between Ogun’s Defeat and the Heroes’ Return?

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Kitty Pryde’s initial journey to Japan in 1984 marked a significant shift in her character arc. Once viewed merely as a youthful member of the X-Men, her quest to rescue her father from the yakuza thrust her into a harrowing conflict with the sinister ninja master Ogun. During this encounter, Ogun brainwashed Kitty, compelling her to murder Wolverine—a moment that pushed her into profound trauma while galvanizing her transformation into a warrior.

Through this intense experience, where she forged a deep sibling-like bond with Logan, Kitty transformed from an innocent teenager into a skilled fighter, forever changing her place within the X-Men. As she returns from this pivotal chapter, Claremont’s impending series promises new adversaries for Kitty and Logan to confront alongside the ever-reliable Mariko Yashida, all while elucidating the reasons behind Kitty’s altered demeanor upon her return.

Surprise Cameos Await in Wolverine and Kitty Pryde

Plus, What Happened to Kitty’s Dad?

Known for integrating unexpected appearances into his storytelling, Claremont is likely to surprise readers with familiar faces from the extensive X-Men universe. Characters ranging from the Japanese hero Sunfire to the villainous Hand could make appearances throughout the series. Additionally, Marvel editor Mark Basso has hinted that the fate of Kitty’s father, Carmen Pryde, who turned himself into the police, will be addressed, adding another layer of intrigue.

Prepare for a nostalgic adventure filled with thrilling ninja confrontations and personal crises as Claremont reimmerses readers in the vibrant world of Wolverine and Kitty Pryde.

Wolverine and Kitty Pryde #1 is slated for release on April 30th, 2025.

Source: Marvel Entertainment

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