Wolverine’s Android Clone, Albert, Joins Madelyne Pryor’s Dark X-Men Team
Marvel Comics is introducing a new addition to the Dark X-Men team, and it’s none other than Albert, a robot clone of Wolverine. Made to kill the original Logan, Albert is set to join forces with Madelyne Pryor, also known as the Goblin Queen, in the upcoming comic series Dark X-Men.
Dark X-Men, written by Steve Foxe and illustrated by Jonas Scharf, will follow a group of mutants as they navigate a world that fears and hates them. Described as a mix of X-Men and the horror of Evil Dead, the series will feature Pryor leading a squad of antiheroes and outright villains, including Gambit, Archangel, Havok, Azazel, and Emplate.
Albert, first introduced in Wolverine #37 in 1991, was created by the villain Donald Pierce to lure Wolverine into a deadly trap. Alongside a robot named Elsie-Dee, who was programmed to self-destruct and kill Logan, Albert tried to prevent this from happening. Although their attempt failed, they managed to escape and override their programming.
Foxe expressed his enthusiasm for introducing a relatively obscure character like Albert to the team: Albert, the robotic duplicate of Wolverine with a robot little girl as his best friend, is probably the deeper cut but was a fun way to get *a* Wolverine on the team.
The Dark X-Men team consists of members with twisted and violent pasts, and Albert fits right in. Despite being an antihero, Albert has committed terrible acts like killing forest rangers and joining the robotic terrorist group A.I. Army. However, he has also faced off against villains and worked to save the world.
Dark X-Men #1, set to release on August 16th, will showcase the adventures of this unique team. Fans can look forward to a dark and thrilling storyline that explores the complexities of these characters and their shared mission to protect mutants in a hostile world.
As Marvel brings together these unconventional mutants, readers will be treated to a new perspective on the X-Men universe. The introduction of Albert adds an exciting dynamic to the team, promising intense action and emotional depth. Don’t miss out on this thrilling new comic series that pushes the boundaries of the X-Men franchise.
