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Wolverine’s Adamantium Claws Shatter in Hercules Battle

4/23/2026

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Wolverine #19, released April 22, 2026, features his right-hand adamantium claws shattering against Adamantine.
The issue shows Wolverine battling Hercules, who is possessed by Adamantine.
Athena restores Hercules’s sanity, after which the two heroes pursue Adamantine.
The loss leaves Wolverine with bone claws on his right hand, a new disadvantage.
Wolverine #20 arrives May 13, 2026, while X-Men ’97 Season 2 premieres at Tribeca in June 2026 with a prequel comic.

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Story summary

Wolverine #19, released April 22, 2026, features his right-hand adamantium claws shattering against Adamantine.
The issue shows Wolverine battling Hercules, who is possessed by Adamantine.
Athena restores Hercules’s sanity, after which the two heroes pursue Adamantine.
The loss leaves Wolverine with bone claws on his right hand, a new disadvantage.
Wolverine #20 arrives May 13, 2026, while X-Men ’97 Season 2 premieres at Tribeca in June 2026 with a prequel comic.