Wade Wilson aka Deadpool

Ahem… Deadpool is not a mutant but a mutated human, and his abilities are not innate abilities, what the hell? Before you lash out, bear with me for a moment and allow me to elaborate on this statement. Deadpool is an immortal, with a powerful healing factor, and he is an incredibly skilled mercenary, and to top it all off, he is even immune to mind control.

Yes, all of these abilities were given to him and are not his innate mutant perks, but if he was a mutant and at the same time had all of these powers bestowed upon him, he would be one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel universe. Now let’s explain why Deadpool should, perhaps, be considered a mutant.

Deadpool stated on multiple occasions that he is a mutant, and even though we can’t hold him as a reliable source of information, we know that he has a tendency to break the 4th wall. So, it could be that he is trying to give the readers a hint, rather than simply messing around with other Marvel characters.

Think about it, Marvel’s definition of mutation states the following – “genetic abnormalities which grants them abilities, an appearance, or powers beyond the normal variation expressed in the human genome.” Now think about Deadpool, he has a cancer that is extremely aggressive unlike any other cancer noted in the history of humans. In other words, what if his cancer is a mutation. It was never stated that a mutation needs to be beneficial for someone’s well-being in order for that person to be classified as a mutant.

Deadpool’s healing factor has to work twice as hard in order to repair all the damage done by his cancer, or let’s call it super cancer. If anyone else were to steal his healing factor, that person would explode from their cells replicating at such a rapid pace. Yes, it was never explicitly stated that Deadpool is a mutant, but it is a good topic for comic book fans to think about.