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ReaX22: Evolution's Greatest Gift to the X-Men

2025-11-03 Comedy
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Nikhil Clayton
Nikhil Clayton
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X-23's Introduction and the Dark Origins of Weapon X in X-Men Evolution

Discover the pivotal debut of Laura Kinney, X-23, in X-Men Evolution. Learn how this episode unpacks themes of genetic experimentation and the complex morality surrounding Weapon X’s failures.

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  • Laura Kinney (X-23) makes her first appearance, immediately recognized by her two signature claws.
  • The infiltration mission reveals Dr. Rissman cloned Wolverine using data stolen from the Weapon X program.
  • The creation process involved 22 failed attempts before Laura, detailing the horrific effort to breed out emotion.
  • The episode contrasts Wolverine’s harsh training methods with Beast's supportive approach, drawing commentary on teaching styles.
  • The reviewer issues a strong plea for Laura to receive a positive future narrative integration (mansion life or adoption).

This review breaks down the introduction of X-23, focusing heavily on her backstory revealed through interrogation scenes with Dr. Rissman. It simultaneously critiques the X-Men’s teaching dynamics and celebrates key character moments.

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SHE'S HERE!!!!! In non-fandom circles, this show is known for one thing and one thing only. It's not Goth Rogue or Punk Wanda. It's not even completely reinventing Toad. No, it is the introduction of the little Assassin that could - X-23 aka Laura Kinney. How did it take us so long to come up with Little Girl Wolverine? I don't know. Truly, it is a failure of the culture. But, hey, at least she's here now. Also, fun fact: this episode predates Daken's introduction as well. I apologize for only covering one episode but don't forget to check back for the S3 FINALE on Friday (or on Patreon now) Patreon: patreon.com/NikhilClayton Discord: https://discord.gg/qgS2BmgmWu

Top Comments (10)

@Sootielove 2025-11-03

I guess I appreciate they just had Laura's terrible mum go "yeah, I wanted to do unethical genetic science and the nazis are all about that" but also... wild to have a woman admit she just wanted to do unethical genetic science that created then killed 22 kids

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@catlawyerwilldefendfortrea6038 2025-11-03

I really wish they kept the darker skin tone for Laura.

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@l2919 2025-11-03

My favourite tradition of the show Wolverine solo episodes which are basically entirely removed from the rest of the plot

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@akechispancakeprincess8608 2025-11-03

If only this was ReaX23…

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@IronFatherIroh15 2025-11-03

Laura was the character who got me to start reading comics. Everything written for her since krakoa has made me sad or angry. They seem desperate to erase everything that makes her diferent from logan.

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@KevinCow 2025-11-03

I feel kinda bad for Spyke. He was created for this show to be a main character, but they never really figured out anything to do with him so they more or less wrote him off, and his comic counterpart was killed off and forgotten after only 8 appearances. Then this show creates Laura for a Wolverine subplot, and despite only appearing in 2 episodes she quickly became a mainstay not only in the comics, but across all X-Men media.

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@BewareofBordome 2025-11-03

My interpretation of the scene where she attacked Xavier wasn't that she was faking, but the fact that he asked for her name, and she couldn't answer made her resonably crashout. Fun Fact, Laura didn't offically get a name until the Innocence Lost Mini by Kyle and Yost. The less we talk about NYX, the better.

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@chubbyanimalenthusiast70 2025-11-03

My favorite thing about this show is how they drained all of the “I don’t need friends and maybe I hate all of you” so he could be Dad-verine. Then poured all the angst into Laura

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@Pyrohe 2025-11-04

Laura Kinney 🤝 Conner Kent Both originally being clones but then retconned into what is essentially a child made without a uterus

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@anitanielsen1061 2025-11-03

"It's just your clone daughter attacking them because no one ever loved her. That's like *one* sentence." But it isn't 5 words or less XD

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