Summary

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Colossushas faced down some of the biggest powerhouses in the Marvel Universe , and in a battle of toe - to - toe forte , he outrank near the top . The brutal " Sabertooth War " showcased just how incredible his mutant abilities really are , however , as he grapple to survive an assault that already exact some of the toughest mutants around . Even a Captain America chance variable of Sabretooth is n’t enough to take Piotr down .

InWolverine # 42 – written by Victor LaValle & Benjamin Percy , with nontextual matter from Cory Smith , color by Alex Sinclair , and letter by Cory Petit – Victor Creed and his U. S. Army of variantscontinue their assault on everything Logan holds dear .

Feature image: photorealistic versions of Colossus (left) and the Thing (right)

As they essay to tear up their way into Wolverine ’s base , they ’re meet with an organic steel resistance they did n’t have a bun in the oven : Colossus . Even catch him off - guard is n’t enough to give them the upper paw , and the fight is the perfect reminder of just how impressivePiotr ’s skill really is .

Colossus and The Thing are two of Marvel ’s strongest fighters , but now The Thing has been knocked out by only a fraction of Piotr ’s mogul .

Colossus is Strong Enough To Withstand Sabretooth’s Brutal Assault

Among them is a new introduced Sabertooth , a Captain America variate , pairing Sabretooth ’s viscous nature with Cap ’s military training and super - soldier blood serum enhancements .

In a true testament of Colossus ’ world power , the combat in question ingest place when he ’s wake from sleep by several Creed variants , forcing him to start the fighting at a disadvantage . Among them is a new introduced Sabertooth , a Captain America variant , pairing Sabretooth ’s viscous nature with Cap ’s military grooming and super - soldier blood serum sweetening . Captain America is typically one of Marvel ’s greatest hand - to - hand combatants , earn any win over him a exploit on its own . Piotr managed to do it along with handling the other variance at the same clock time , without being surmount .

This profits is particularly compelling given thelast several months of Colossus ’ living . He get from being one of the most trusted mutants animated to being manipulated and controlled by his buddy into betraying , and even stamp out , those he cared for . Although Piotr was n’t needfully at fracture for the thing he did , he still carries the gravid free weight , and shame , of his action . Facing down a piece of Sabretooth ’s army and winning show that he ’s not out of the secret plan yet , and indicates he may be one of the few people capable to help Logan put Victor Creed down .

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Colossus’ Victory Is A Signifier Of Hope

The " Sabretooth War " has been nothing but carnage , and few have been as effective in stopping it as Piotr . Even Logan himself was ineffectual to kibosh the walloping . Only Laura Kinney , who faced several of the most grievous variants , seemed to carry her reason as well as Piotr . With so many mutant already gone and resurrection no longer possible , saving any who are left is a requisite . Despite his recent hardships , Colossusremains one of the strongest hero active , and could Wolverine ’s good Leslie Townes Hope for surviving this gory fight .

Wolverine#42is available now from Marvel Comics .

WOLVERINE # 42 ( 2024 )

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Captain America in foreground with Colossus showing his teeth in the background.

Wolverine #42, a Captain America variant of Sabretooth ambushes Colossus

Wolverine #42, Colossus wakes from sleep as his mutant ability triggers and changes his skin.

Colossus survives the Sabretooth army and Black Tom helps subdue them with vines.

Sabretooth holds Wolverine’s head on a tray with birthday candles.