In the comics, Weapon X program who gave Wolverine his Adamantium skeleton, grafted his healing factor onto Deadpool’s DNA.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman won millions of hearts with a much-anticipated team-up in the MCU’s new blockbuster, Deadpool & Wolverine. As the movie continues to celebrate a mega comeback from Marvel due to its box-office numbers, one big secret is making waves on the Internet.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman | Credits: Marvel Studios

This particular secret holds the key to linking the iconic characters, making the live-action team-up more special. And the special secret that holds them together is Wolverine’s healing factor.

Deadpool Has Wolverine’s Healing Factor

Both the characters have received widespread fan following globally, which was significantly boosted thanks to Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman‘s portrayals as Deadpool and Wolverine respectively.

Both embody a blend of raw power and unyielding determination, which is well evident in their personalities, but their connection goes beyond that.

In the Marvel comics via Time, the X-Men characters meet in 1994’s Wolverine #88. However, their connection is made with the Weapon X project, a secret program that significantly changed their lives. Their fate is intertwined strangely, majorly due to Logan.

Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson | Marvel Studios

Born as James Howlett, the legendary Marvel superhero possesses a healing factor (a remarkable regenerative ability) which was amplified when the Weapon X program gave him Adamantium skeleton and claws.

This combination made Logan nearly indestructible, who is capable of recovering from any injury, whether it be a mere scratch or a fatal wound. His healing factor is also present in another character – Deadpool.

Introduced in 1991, the mutant character almost has similar abilities as the former, and the reason will completely surprise anyone. In the comics, when Wade Wilson sought Weapon X’s aid to help him combat terminal cancer, they grafted the former’s healing factor onto his DNA.

Due to that, the Merc with the Mouth manifested his own set of abilities, allowing him to recover from injuries and even survive situations that would be fatal to most others.

Fans Reacted to Marvel Characters’ Unique Connection

Hugh Jackman in his iconic superhero role| Marvel Studios

The unique connection between the duo, particularly through the shared healing factor, has turned out to be an unexpected aspect of Marvel lore, captivating fans’ attention.

As an online commentator shared the piece of information on X, it sparked a variety of reactions from the fanbase, leaving many teary-eyed virtually, especially the fact that the characters have formed an impressive union.

Many fans appreciate how their shared healing factor serves as a symbolic link, making their bond more special.

Check out the tweets here.

they’re truly connected on a haemoglobin level

— teen troubles 🍉 (@cherryfluenza) August 27, 2024

The tweet came amid the celebration of Deadpool & Wolverine‘s successful box-office run. Being the MCU’s first R-rated movie, Shawn Levy’s directorial becomes the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time.

According to Box Office Mojo, the movie has earned a whopping $1.093 billion. This only showcased that the lead actors’ team-up and Levy’s creative vision have significantly helped make it a successful project.

Apart from the duo, the films feature a stellar cast including Emma Corrin, Channing Tatum, Dafne Keen, Wesley Snipes, Jennifer Garner, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and Matthew Macfadyen.

Deadpool & Wolverine is running in theatres.