Admit It: Wolverine's All-Black Costume May Actually Be His Best And This Marvel Cosplay Proves

Wolverine is officially back in black—at least, in the world of cosplay, where a dedicated fan has brought one of Logan’s best costumes to life. While this look was already badass in the comics, seeing it brought to life in a cosplay debut has only strengthened its potential in the Marvel Universe, and may even convince some that it’s time for a comeback.

Utz’s Wolverine cosplay has accumulated over 51,000 likes and a wave of comments in both German and English.

Markus Utz (@the_bavarian_batman on Instagram), a German Batman cosplayer, is best known for his incredible Batman portrayals, including his charity cosplays at hospitals. While Utz has earned his reputation as the Batman of Bavaria, he’s recently shown that his love for the color black goes beyond the Dark Knight and extends to Wolverine’s iconic black costume from his X-Force days.

This cosplay not only serves as an epic throwback, but it may also prove to be Wolverine’s best look yet, especially considering the overwhelming positive reaction it received on social media, garnering tens of thousands of likes.

Cosplayer Brings Back Wolverine’s ICONIC Back in Black X-FORCE Costume

Main Cover by Clayton Crain for X-Force #1 (2008)

Between the two posts featured in this article, Utz’s Wolverine cosplay has accumulated over 51,000 likes and a wave of comments in both German and English. Despite the comments being in two different languages, the conclusion is clear: this is a badass cosplay. While Logan’s classic yellow costume will always hold a special place in fans' hearts, there’s no denying that sometimes things just look better in black. In Wolverine’s case, the black suit gives him an edge that complements his typically gruff, kickass demeanor. Featuring the signature red eyes of the costume, Utz’s cosplay proves to be a faithful recreation of the X-Force outfit.

Fans first saw this black and dark grey costume debut in X-Force #1 (2008) by Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost, and Clayton Crain, where Cyclops tasked Wolverine with reforming X-Force as a black-ops team. The ‘black’ in black-ops was taken very literally, with new black costumes for the team members. However, since Logan’s time in the second incarnation of X-Force ended, this costume has rarely been seen in canon. That’s why Utz’s portrayal of this epic look is such a welcome return.

Related 15 Best Wolverine Costumes in Marvel History Given his long and varied history, Wolverine has had a multitude of different costumes that deserve as much attention as his more well-known suits.

Cosplayer Proves He Has a Wolverine-Worth Snarl

Cosplay Is Far More Than Just High-Quality Costumes

While the quality of Utz’s Wolverine cosplay is undeniable, it’s not just the outfit that makes it stand out. Utz also showcases Logan’s adamantium claws, with his posing of these weapons being exceptional—particularly in the post featured above, where he uses the claws to capture a unique, poster-worthy shot. Additionally, Utz sports sharpened teeth and a snarl that further enhance his embodiment of the character. With a movie-worthy costume, claws ready for slicing, and a Wolverine-worthy snarl, this cosplay earns a solid 10/10.

Related This Wolverine Cosplay Nails the 1 Detail No-One Can Buy or Make Wolverine is one of the most popular characters in comics and someone who is cosplayed very often, but not every cosplayer has the required look.