The new Marvel film credits several of Wolverine’s co-creators, and the inclusion of Lane Way or Roy Thomas is causing debate among comic book fans and experts.
From the shadows of the comics, where heroes and villains are entwined in an eternal dance of justice and mayhem, comes a controversy that could change the way we look at Marvel’s most iconic character, Wolverine. The story behind its creation, a mystery woven between the yellowed pages of a 1974 comic, today finds new light that promises to rewrite the history of geek entertainment.
The call that changed everything
On a random Sunday, the phone rang in the kitchen of Christine Valada, widow of the famous writer. On the other hand, Marvel’s David Bogart, with news that resonates beyond the walls of his home. In the next Deadpool and Wolverine movie slated for July, Roy Thomas will star alongside Lane Wayne and John Romita Sir Long after his death in 2017, the industry whose influence has spread.
Marvel’s executive producer at the time, Thomas, suggested that the character be Canadian and came up with the name. But is that enough to count him as a co-creator? Unexpectedly, a 2019 article by Thomas and his manager John Cimino on CBR sparked a firestorm of comments in the comics community about this issue.
Community response
The response was immediate. Celebrities such as Bobby Chase and Carr D’Angelo have expressed dismay at the changes, concerned about how this could alter Wayne’s legacy. The discussion spilled over to Wikipedia, where edits to Wolverine’s pages revealed a battle over who should be credited as the creator.
Mark Waid and Andy Mangles, who have also weighed in on the debate, have criticized Thomas’s move as seeking recognition that isn’t his, at least not as much as it seems. While Thomas’s contribution was not trivial, Wayne, Romita Sr. and Trimpen said it would be wrong to rewrite history to risk being the true architects behind Wolverine.
What does this mean for Wolverine?
This twist in the narrative of Wolverine’s creation not only raises questions about the ethics of posthumous tributes, but also invites us to reflect on the nature of character creation in the comics field. . Is one name and one nationality enough to create a character that has evolved and expanded in the hands of countless artists and writers over the years?
Controversy now surrounds Wolverine, a legacy built on the complexity and depth of his character and story. This scene is a reminder not only of the emotions the comics evoke, but also how the stories of these characters are intertwined with the stories of their creators.
As the debate continues, the fan community is divided. On the one hand, some see this belated recognition as a necessary adjustment to honor all the contributions made to the birth of Wolverine. On the other hand, there are those who argue that Lane Way’s legacy should not be diminished, remembering his influence and commitment to the character and the world of comics in general.