X-men: Wolverine

Authors

  • Elaine Lieu The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Kelly Anne Deamer The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester
  • Linden Lonsdale The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science, University of Leicester

Keywords:

Film, Comic, X-Men, Superhero, Cellular regeneration, Wolverine

Abstract

This paper looks at the character Wolverine from the X-Men series. We are focusing on his rapid ability to regenerate his body cells, allowing for full and fast recovery after injury.

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Lieu, E., Deamer, K. A., & Lonsdale, L. (2017). X-men: Wolverine. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 2. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/702

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Vol. 2 (2013)

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