Sabretooth has returned after a long absence in X-Men comics, beginning a new and fascinating chapter in the latest Sabretooth series. His return is an occasion for fans to consider the best comics to ever feature the iconic supervillain, and there are many. Sabretooth is a key aspect of many classic stories and events going back nearly five decades at Marvel Comics.

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Though he is most associated with his bitter rival Wolverine, Sabretooth has rivalries and connections to other significant characters in the Marvel Universe. Some of his best comics put him into new and unexpected situations, delving into his horrifying capacity for evil and sometimes, exploring his surprising potential to be a hero in alternate realities in the comics.