32 Marvel's Wolverine Easter Eggs and comic book references that you may have missed

Insomniac Games' latest title, Marvel's Wolverine, has been a treat for fans of the X-Men franchise. The game is packed with Easter eggs and comic book references that showcase the developer's dedication to the source material.

In this article, we'll take a closer look at 32 of these hidden gems, from nods to classic characters like Gambit and Dazzler to references to iconic locations in Tokyo.

While Daily Bugle York Publication

While the Daily Bugle is a New York publication, players can find an Easter Egg of the front page of an issue during the mission "The One That Got Away" that takes place near Vancouver. Found in Leech's hideout, the front page has been pinned to the wall and features a baseball team called the Maelstroms.

Gambit is an X-Men staple, and considering how he doesn't make an appearance in the game, it's no surprise that players can spot his playing card during the mission "One Last Mission". The card is on a side table to Walter's right while looking through records for him.

Dazzler May Not Part Logans

Dazzler may not be part of Logan's team in the new Wolverine game. However, she is at least there in the form of an Easter Egg thanks to a poster in-game. The poster can be found during "One Last Mission", and it's located after going up the stairs to the bar Jean is.

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Stepping through the red gates of Kabukicho in the "Get Angry" chapter doesn't just feel like playing Yakuza – this is directly based on Tokyo's real red-light district. The huge tower in real-life contains the Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, and it's famous for having a massive Godzilla head on the side.

What better place to reference the evil. Cyberpunk megacorporation from Spider-Man 2099 and the wider Marvel 2099 universe than among the neon lights and bright posters of Tokyo? Several locations throughout Kabukicho advertise the company, hinting that they may have offices nearby.

Sable Security (also known as Sable International) makes an appearance in the game, meaning we have another Spider-Man link here. If you aren't familiar with this already. Sable Security is a security force that is founded to help out countries dealing with rising crime rates.

Devil Dinosaur is a classic Marvel character who has been featured in various comic book series and animated shows. The game's developers have taken inspiration from the character, reimagining it as a T-Rex with distinctive crimson red skin.

The mission "The One That Got Away" takes place near Vancouver and features an Easter Egg of the front page of an issue during Leech's hideout. The team is on the hunt for a specific target. However, they soon find themselves in a battle against a group of enemies.

Leech is a character in the game who serves as the main antagonist. He has a personal connection to Wolverine and is determined to take him down.

The Maelstroms are a baseball team that appears on the front page of an issue during Leech's hideout. The team seems to be called after the Maelstrom, a powerful storm in the Marvel universe.

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku is a real-life hotel located in Tokyo's red-light district. It's famous for having a massive Godzilla head on the side of its building.

The game's developers have taken inspiration from Tokyo's real red-light district, reimagining it as a fictional location called Kabukicho.

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Kabukicho is a real-life location in Tokyo that serves as the city's red-light district. It's known for its lively nightlife and neon lights.

Moon Girl is a character who has appeared in various Marvel comic book series. She's a young mutant with superhuman abilities and has been featured alongside Devil Dinosaur in some storylines.

Marvel Rivals is a series of comics that features characters from the Marvel universe as they compete against each other. The game's developers have taken inspiration from this series, featuring it prominently in the game.

Sable International is another name for Sable Security, a security force founded to help out countries dealing with rising crime rates.

Spider-Man 2099 is a character from the Marvel 2099 universe. He's a future version of Spider-Man who has been transported back in time and is struggling to adjust to his new surroundings.

Alchemax Corporation is an evil, cyberpunk megacorporation that appears in various Marvel comics and animated shows. The game's developers have taken inspiration from this corporation, featuring it prominently in the game.