10 Things Everyone Always Gets Wrong About The X-Men

8. The Enigma That Is Deadpool

Ever since he was given his first solo series in the 90's the character of Deadpool has become an obsession of Marvel fanboys across the globe. Surprisingly, this foulmouthed mercenary has often been the subject of incorrect analyses. For instance, there's this rumour going around the internet that Deadpool can't die due to his powers and this isn't exactly true.

We could argue on and on regarding the extent of Deadpool's healing factor but, seeing as how Marvel writers like to change things up to fit their current plots, it would be for naught. However, there is an instance in the comics which details the exact reason that Deadpool cannot die - even in the event of his healing factor failing. Wade Wilson was cursed with immortality by Thanos for his involvement with Death whom the latter is infatuated with. How many of you knew that?

Also commonly misconceived by fans is Deadpool's status as an X-Man. While many believed Deadpool to be among their ranks he actually is not. Only recently was Deadpool given "probationary" membership upon his arrival to Utopia. In reality, Deadpool is only a self-professed member of the X-Men. And while we're at it we should go ahead and mention that contrary to popular belief Deadpool is not a mutant. Wade Wilson was but a man with terminal cancer who underwent a process to save his life.

Those that performed on him, however, were none other than Weapon X giving him an incredible healing factor but also deforming him by supercharging the cancer in his cells. While he regenerates at an abnormal speed his skin is completely scarred as a by-product. While we're spilling truths we could go on to mention that Deadpool isn't nearly as funny or cool as most fans believe him to be but let's not get too contentious.