How Deadpool Got Powers
Deadpool’s real name is Wade Wilson. He used to be a hired soldier (mercenary), but later he came to know that he had cancer — and that too in the last stage. In a last-ditch attempt to save his life, Wade decided to take part in a dangerous undercover experiment. These experiments were part of a program named ‘Weapon X’, which was intended to awaken his hidden mutant powers and rid him of cancer. During this experiment, Wade was given a special serum, which gave him the power to recover as quickly as Wolverine (Regenerative Healing Factor). But he did not get this power easily.
A man named Ajax (not Agencs) was running this project, and he inflicted terrible tortures on Wade so that his power could be activated. These painful experiments and atrocities did not allow Wade to die, but completely disfigured his body and face. Eventually, he became Deadpool — a man who had amazing healing power, but whose appearance became extremely scary and distorted.
Why His Face Is Not Good
This terrible face of Deadpool is a strange side effect of his powers. In fact, his healing power has not completely eliminated cancer, but has simply stopped it. That is, cancer cells are still in his body and constantly try to harm him. But his healing power is so strong that it does not allow those cells to die.
Simply put, two forces inside his body are always fighting — one, cancer, which is spoiling him, and the other, his healing power, which does not let him die. It is because of this ongoing struggle that Wade Wilson’s body and face never recover.
If for some reason his healing power stops even for a while (as shown in the film), the cancer immediately starts spreading, and his condition becomes worse. That is, as long as his powers are working, he cannot die, but his face and body will never become normal.
How Deadpool Got Powers in the Comic Book
Wade Wilson was a highly skilled soldier who, after leaving the army, became a hired soldier (mercenary). Meanwhile, he came to know that there were many tumors in his body which could not be removed — i.e., he had terminal cancer.
In a last-ditch attempt to save his life, Wade decided to join ‘Department K’ (Department K), a secret government program in Canada. Interestingly, the same program was also associated with the creation of Wolverine and was part of the ‘Weapon X’ project.
Scientists at Department K injected Wolverine’s genetic material into Wade’s body. The purpose of this experiment was that Wade should also develop a fast healing factor like Wolverine.
This experiment was successful. This new power not only stopped the growth of his tumors but also gave him amazing healing abilities. That means now his body could recover very quickly from almost any injury. In this way, Wade’s powers were directly linked to Wolverine’s DNA.
But the story does not end here. During a mission, Wade accidentally killed a member of Department K, after which he was fired from the project. Subsequently, Doctor Kilbride and his ruthless assistant Ajax (not Agencs) began inhumane and extremely painful experiments on him.
During these experiments, Wade’s anger and pain increased, and at the same time, his healing ability also became stronger. Even when his heart was taken out and he was left to die, his healing power did not let him die.
It was this process that made Wade Wilson ‘Merc with the Mouth’ — i.e., Deadpool, who now had not only the same healing power as Wolverine but also a sharp tongue and a distinct identity.
The Story of Wolverine and Deadpool’s Healing Factor
Deadpool (Wade Wilson) and Wolverine (Logan) — both have an amazing ability to heal themselves instantly. Looking from above, it seems that their powers are similar, which makes them almost immortal. But the real difference lies in how these two got these powers and their nature.
Wolverine’s story is pretty simple — he’s been a mutant since birth. His healing factor is the natural strength that came with his mutation. Whenever Logan gets hurt, his body quickly repairs itself. His healing factor works like the body’s own super-doctor, who always keeps him fit.
Diseases, infections, or poisons — nothing affects him. Even the poison of adamantium, the poisonous metal in his bones, cannot stand against his healing factor. His dead cells are replaced by new, healthy cells in a moment.
Now, talking about Deadpool — his story is a little painful. Wade Wilson was not a mutant by birth. He got his power through an experiment. When Wade discovered he had terminal cancer, he took part in the Weapon X program. Scientists had a plan to give the same healing power to Wade with the help of Wolverine’s DNA. They did it, but they didn’t realize Wade’s body was already full of cancer.
The result was that a constant fight started inside Wade’s body —
- His healing factor wants him to recover, but cancer cells keep spoiling him.
- When Wade is injured, his power creates new cells to replace dead cells, but these new cells are also cancerous.
So this never-ending cycle goes on — cells die, then form, then die… And this is why Deadpool is immortal, but his face and body are always distorted.
His power does not heal him completely; it just keeps him alive.
Deadpool’s Power Level
If we talk about strength, Deadpool definitely has superhuman strength.
He can lift weights up to about five tons.
Compared to the rest of Marvel’s superheroes, this is the strength of the mid-tier level.
This is much more than Captain America, but much less compared to Spider-Man (who can lift more than 50 tons) or the Hulk and Thor (who are above 100 tons).
Now if we talk about speed, Deadpool’s running speed is the same as that of a great athlete — that is, he is close to human limitations.
Yes, he has superhuman agility and reflexes, which are the effects of changes in his body.
It is because of this agility that he escapes bullets and swift attacks, even if he has no idea exactly where the attack is coming from.
Deadpool also uses teleportation gadgets, allowing him to change his place in a moment during battles. His greatest strengths are his healing power and his combat skills. He is considered one of the deadliest warriors on Earth. His training and fighting methods make him extremely dangerous. He usually uses swords and guns, but to be honest, he is adept at using any weapon.
Another unique strength of Deadpool is his fearlessness. He knows that he cannot die, so he jumps with all his guts into any dangerous situation. His mind is also a bit crooked, so he finds humor in every situation. When a person is not afraid of being injured, he does not shy away from getting into any risky work, because he knows —Even if he falls, he will stand up again.
Is Deadpool Marvel’s Most Powerful Superhero?
Deadpool cannot be called Marvel’s most powerful superhero. He certainly has some tremendous powers, but there are even more powerful characters in the Marvel Universe.
First talk — of strength comparison (Strength Comparison) Deadpool’s physical strength is very low compared to superheroes like Thor or the Hulk. He can lift up to five tons of weight, while Hulk and Thor have shown strength of up to hundreds of tons.
Now comes the matter of his greatest power (Greatest Power) — Deadpool’s true strength is his overwhelming desire to live and his healing power. He not only recovers quickly, but fights without fear, because he knows that no matter how much he gets hurt, he will not die. For this reason, he also jumps into such battles where some other superheroes retreat even before thinking.
While the rest of the heroes try to save their lives, Deadpool plays to death, joking. This fearless and crazy attitude of his makes him special and different. He is so dangerous because of his fighting style and tactics that he is often equated with fine warriors such as the Punisher. The only difference is that Deadpool has healing power, which makes him almost immortal.
So overall, Deadpool is not the strongest, but he definitely appears among the most dangerous and almost invincible characters. His humor, madness, and fearless attitude toward death are what make him different and memorable from others.
