Where Everything Fights Everything
Boy wizard who lived and spawned a franchise.
Clawed mutant with regeneration and anger issues.
The Winner Is
This analysis reveals a surprisingly nuanced outcome in the contest between magical prodigy and mutant survivor. Harry Potter's cultural dominance remains unassailable; no single fictional character has done more for literacy rates in the twenty-first century. His psychological resilience, forged in the crucible of childhood neglect, demonstrates that love and friendship can provide armour against even the darkest magic.
Yet in practical metrics of combat effectiveness, survival capability, and equipment-independent utility, Wolverine emerges triumphant. His centuries of accumulated experience, biological immortality, and adamantium skeleton create a package that magic struggles to counter. Potter can be disarmed; Wolverine's claws retract into his forearms. Potter requires rest and recovery; Wolverine regenerates whilst continuing to fight.
The final score of 58-42 reflects Wolverine's advantages in the measurable categories whilst acknowledging Potter's superior soft power. In a direct confrontation, the mutant's healing factor would likely outlast the wizard's magical reserves. But in the broader contest for hearts and minds, the Boy Who Lived continues to inspire millions who have never heard of Weapon X.