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Wolverine’s a hunter who enjoys the chase, and Morph is just making it too easy for him! There’s a reason Wolverine fought so hard for them when they were being controlled by Mr. Sinister. He enjoys fighting for people, he needs to have someone to compete with, someone to rescue.

And who better to stir up Wolverine's competitive side than Sabretooth?

I always liked Gambit and Ororo's friendship. Somewhat related, I really liked Storm and Rogue's friendship in the 90s X-Men Animated Series. That's another thing I felt was missing in 97.

Heartwarming! This shapeshifter just got hit by a beam of pure holiday cheer!

Five More Times Logan Stole the Scene in Season One of X-Men: The Animated Series

Last Wednesday, we looked at five memorable moments where Logan stole the spotlight during Season One of X-Men: The Animated Series. But let's be honest... there's absolutely no way I could stop at only five.

After all, this is Wolverine we're talking about.

I know there is a very vocal community out there that feels Wolverine dominated the series. And look, even I can admit that Logan received more screen time than many of the other characters. However, you have to give credit where credit is due, and Wolverine's popularity played a huge role in catapulting the X-Men into iconic status outside of the comic book community.

Now, I'm fully aware that I'm a Wolverine fangirl and obviously a little biased. But even the harshest Logan critic has to admit that Wolverine had a knack for stealing the scene whenever he appeared on screen. Yes, he was the proverbial bad boy, but he was so much more than that.

Whether he was throwing himself headfirst into danger, protecting his teammates, or trading insults with Scott, what made Logan such a compelling character wasn't just his claws or his healing factor. Even in Season One, we got glimpses of the man beneath the gruff exterior ... a fiercely loyal hero who would do whatever it took to protect the people he cared about.

So for this week's Wolverine Wednesday, I'm highlighting five more moments where Logan absolutely owned the screen and reminded us why he's truly the best there is at what he does.

Captive Hearts

While Captive Hearts is rightfully remembered as one of Storm's defining episodes, Logan has a quietly powerful moment of his own. As Ororo struggles with her claustrophobia deep in the Morlocks' tunnels, Gambit urges Wolverine to help her because he fears she won't make it. Logan's response is simple: "Let her ask."

It's a small moment, but an important one. Wolverine understands that Ororo's battle is not just physical... it's mental and emotional. Rather than rushing in to rescue her, he respects her strength and gives her the opportunity to confront and overcome her fear on her own.

For this RoLo fan, it's an early glimpse of the trust, respect, and understanding that would come to define one of the X-Men's most compelling relationships.

Cold Vengeance

Cold Vengeance is one of those simple, self-contained character episodes that X-Men: The Animated Series did so well. After finding refuge in a remote village, Logan is actually happy. For a brief moment, he seems to have found the peace he's been searching for. But just as he begins to embrace this respite from the weight of his past, he discovers that the ghosts of his former life have followed him there. His anguished cry that "there is no peace for me, even here" remains one of the most heartbreaking moments of Season One.

In many ways, the episode feels like a classic Western. Logan is the weary gunfighter who desperately wants to leave his violent past behind, only to discover that trouble has found him once again. In the end, he has no choice but to strap on his proverbial six-shooter and stand up for the innocent people depending on him. It's a story we've seen many times before, but Wolverine fits the role perfectly, with Sabretooth serving as the ideal villain... the embodiment of the past Logan can never quite escape. And that's what makes Cold Vengeance such a memorable episode.

Days of the Future Past part 1

Days of Future Past, Part 1 was the first of many time-travel stories featured in X-Men: The Animated Series, but it also gave us one of the most memorable Wolverine moments of Season One. For the first time, we see an older Logan still fighting the good fight in a grim and dark future where most of the X-Men are gone and mutants are on the brink of extinction. Despite everything he has lost, Wolverine refuses to give up. His determination, resilience, and willingness to keep fighting against impossible odds perfectly capture what makes Logan one of my favorite heroes.

The Final Decision

As the X-Men prepare for what could very well be a suicide mission to rescue Senator Kelly and stop Master Mold, Logan has a surprisingly heartfelt moment with Jubilee. Wanting to protect her, Wolverine tries to convince her to stay behind. But when Jubilee tearfully tells him that the X-Men mean everything to her, Logan quietly replies, "Yeah… me too." It's a brief exchange, but it speaks volumes about how much Logan cares for both Jubilee and his fellow X-Men. Beneath the gruff exterior is a man who has finally found a family, and one he is willing to risk everything to protect.

Later in the episode, Logan delivers another standout moment when he shoves Gambit out of harm's way and takes on multiple Sentinels by himself. It's a classic Wolverine scene on the surface, but what makes it memorable isn't the action. It's the sacrifice. Faced with overwhelming odds, Logan's first instinct is to protect his teammate, even if it means putting himself directly in danger. It's yet another reminder that for all his tough talk and rough edges, Wolverine's greatest strength is his heart.

Well, my fellow RoLo'ers, I hope you've enjoyed this trip down memory lane as we've revisited some of Wolverine's most iconic moments from Season One of X-Men: The Animated Series.

More than thirty years later, these scenes still remind me why Logan became one of my favorite heroes and why this series continues to hold such a special place in my heart.

I hope you all have a fantastic Wolverine Wednesday. May your day be filled with plenty of RoLo love!

And as always, I choose RoLo!