Wolverine may have little sense of humor, but his new nickname in the Marvel Universe is anything but. Maybe this way you will allow yourself to smile a little more…
Marvel has changed Wolverine's name to a very funny one. In issue 43 of the regular series of the mutant with the adamantium claws, Sabretooth has referred to Logan as “Tiny Dancer”, alluding to his short stature and the character's original design.
A design that the Marvel movies have overlooked in their film adaptations, thanks to Hugh Jackman, who we will soon see again in the movie Deadpool & Wolverine. This nickname, in addition to being a joke, is a clever homage to Wolverine's original appearance in the comics.
Wolverine He has always been known for his short stature in the Marvel Universe, a distinctive characteristic since his first appearances in the comics in the 70s. His modest height of 1.60 cm. has made him one of the shortest characters in the X-Men. A detail that is lost in many media adaptations.
A different character in the comics compared to the movies
Although Hugh Jackman has left an indelible mark in the role of Wolverine in Marvel movies produced by 20th Century Fox, his considerable height of 1.82 cm. contrasts with the original height of the character. This has led to an altered perception of Wolverine on the big screen and, above all, in the collective memory of popular culture.
The name “Wolverine” itself can be interpreted as a reminder of the character's small stature. Although Wolverines are not particularly large animals, they are ferocious and aggressive, reflecting Logan's nature in channeling a large amount of anger into such a small body.
The new nickname of “Tiny Dancer” not only serves as a fun tease, but also as a canonical reminder of Wolverine's original character design as a short guy. Although media interpretations vary, this nickname highlights an essential part of Logan's identity in the comics. Marvel Universe.