63. Wolverine

Appearance: The X-Men series (2000–)

Creator: Len Wein, John Romita Sr.

Performer: Hugh Jackman, Troye Sivan

Defining moment: His ferocious response when the Xavier School For Gifted Youngsters is attacked in X2. The claws come out... Wolverine really doesn't like you threatening his friends.

Fascinating fact: Jackman took daily icecold showers while playing Wolverine in order to achieve the requisite grumpiness.

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