Wolverine

Wolverine


 * Wolverine** is a [|fictional character], a [|superhero] who appears in [|comic books] published by [|Marvel Comics]. Born as **James Howlett**[|[1]] in the 1880s, and commonly known as **Logan**, Wolverine is a [|mutant], possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, six retracting bone claws, and a [|healing factor] that allows him to quickly recover from virtually any wound, disease or toxin. The healing factor also slows down his aging process, enabling him to live beyond a normal human lifespan. This healing factor, along with his retractable bone claws, enhanced physical abilities and senses, made him a valuable weapon. His powerful healing factor enabled the [|supersoldier] program [|Weapon X] to bond the near indestructible metal [|alloy] [|adamantium] to his [|skeleton] and claws without killing him. He is most often depicted as a member of the [|X-Men] or the [|Alpha Flight].