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As Deadpool has been growing in popularity over the last few years, it's only natural that questions regarding the merc with a mouth arise. One of the most frequently asked questions I get is whether or not Deadpool is a mutant. So, is he? While his healing factor given to him by the Weapon X program did come from Wolverine, that does not make Wade Wilson a mutant. But what if his terminal cancer was a mutation?!
Every Wednesday, Comic Misconceptions explores the incredible stories, fascinating ideas, and mind-blowing theories regarding comic books and the rich history and culture that surrounds them!
Hosted by Scott Niswander (@ScottNiswander)
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[@ionlymadethistoleavecoment1723]

"Please don't sue me" You had me laughing so much

[@andrew-dg4rz]

+Ionlymadethistoleavecoments me to

[@thestealthydirk6768]

+Ionlymadethistoleavecoments Wow just wow. XD

[@jackbot43]

+Kayden Tan a game, okay never mind, I OWN NOTHING

[@lethal.linesh8128]

Same here except I have regeneration

[@noiamnotaweasley3920]

+Ionlymadethistoleavecoments I laughed so hard, I smacked my mouth so hard, I bit my cheek.

[@TheTwigofNewberry]

Don't worry, Matt Patt won't sue. He isn't the Fine Bros

[@God-Level-Threat]

burn

[@birdjohnson3040]

None Of You Guys Got The Joke, But It Was Hilarious

[@saijalbedi9252]

+The Twig of Newberry ikr

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+Bird Johnson Dude, I got the joke. And I think a lot of other people did too.

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YOU REACTED TO THIS VIDEO, THE FINE BROS ARE COMING FOR YOU

[@UnownDepth]

What if Deadpool team up with She-Hulk? They will break the 8th Wall.

[@purplegamingstuff4077]

A world with GIANT CATS

[@UnownDepth]

+PurpleGamingStuff lol

[@annasthesia8432]

+2big4u One of the main attributes of deadpool is his constant breaking of the 4th wall. So he does...

[@hmsharps6447]

+2big4u The original didn't do it much but now he does constantly.

[@cambellmcluckie340]

+2big4u yes

[@mrsundaymovies]

Is he a mutant? Well, after all this information I can safely say...I don't know. You've cast doubt over everything I've ever said and done.

[@justinespirit2]

Omg Mr.Sunday, Scott, and MatPat all on one video!

[@jualrus]

+Mr Sunday Movies WOW. I just watched your Luke vs. Obi-Wan, James Bond and Comics and Collectible videos! And now I see you here. 2 of my favorite channels... This.. This is gold :)

[@NerdSyncProductions]

That's really what the goal of NerdSync is. I want to make you doubt everything in life. EVERYTHING!

[@nadeemshaikh7863]

NerdSync well, thts vsauce's job, causing existential crisis everytime abt everything!

[@sociallyineptspider-man2366]

He's a mutate

[@csandreas]

You know, I've never thought about this. I forgot that Deadpool was just a dude experimented on who wanted to cure cancer and yet got sucked deep into the X-men mythos. GREAT SCOTT! Pun-intended.

[@csandreas]

Also, side note theres a story arc called "The Good, Bad & the Ugly" that explores this concept of his body, healing and the mutation. It's a good read and played for straight vs his silly Chimmychungas personality.

[@Drake5607]

+2big4u The thing is, the straight run wouldn't work as well if it wasn't for the "shitty meme spewing joke" way he's portrayed in other comics... the idea is that a part of his broken psyche is there to protect him, his feeling and, even, his loved ones :)

[@liambaillargeon1875]

+2big4u Haven't checked out Nicieza's run yet. Does it really compare to the work of Kelly and Duggan/Possehn? I absolutely adore those runs and would love something to keep my deadpool fix up while I wait for all-new all-different deadpool. Also looking forward to reading Remender's X-force.

[@csandreas]

+Liam Baillargeon IMO Gail Simone had THE BEST Deadpool run of all time. She balaned funny, sexist, sensitive, caring, violent and crazy all really well. She also did a GREAT job writing villians and supporting cast. That paired with Udon's beautiful art, was nothing short of a masterpiece.

[@liambaillargeon1875]

I'll be sure to check those out Though I doubt anything will surpass Kelly for me as I

[@csandreas]

+Liam Baillargeon I loved Blind Al and Weasel, it was a great great era for DP for sure/

[@lunarcat4278]

That MatPat refrence alone earns you a like. 😂

[@dandamann0437]

so true Lol

[@Glicthy_void]

"but hey, thats just a theory, a comic theory, please don't sue me" made me laugh. aha i'll subscribe. :)

[@ShaneJMcEntee]

His cancer mutation would have to be caused by the X-gene.

[@MushroomFleet]

This!

[@TheCludo]

+Shane J. McEntee I have a third kidney am i a mutant too?

[@kathyduncan8423]

+TheCludo That's kind of the clinically accurate definition of mutation, strictly speaking.

[@MushroomFleet]

TheCludo Not all mutants get cool super powers :D

[@Gr8estRPer]

Oh god. What if Scott and MatPat do a collab video though?!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I want this to happen!

[@SuperSablei]

+NerdSync you guys could do something with superhero videogames!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Or perhaps a Film Theory on some of the Marvel Movies.

[@SuperSablei]

That actually sounds cooler

[@willwin92]

+NerdSync arkham games theory anyone?

[@slycooperscane]

I love how the game theory refrence ends in please don't sue me.

[@ImranAlexander]

THANKS for the second Deadpool video!!!! Been waiting for it for ages!

[@dalepower632]

Deadpool, as described, might not have cancer at all. Instead, some of his cells have a hyper division property which mimics cancer (with the growth being non-specific in nature, which is why cancer kills you... You need a liver, but it grows a tumor of "meh" cells instead, interested only in rapid division.) Without the healing factor, this would kill him, but MOST mutations (they are real, by the way, if rarely ending in laser eyes) tend to not be beneficial to the organism that is born with them. One out of a large number (call it a million?) will be viable. One out of a million of those will be beneficial... So a lot more mutants in the Marvel universe would have powers or more likely detriments, than had super abilities. Also, if we have ten people on the X-Men, their world would probably have one million viable mutants for each one of them. The trick there is that most of those people, while viable and living as people normally do, probably wouldn't know they were mutants at all. I mean, if you have four bones in your ear instead of three... That isn't going to change your life much. So, yes, I can see the argument of Deadpool being a mutant with super cancer as very allowable.

[@danielmedina9519]

Matpat is coming for you Scott.. xD

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Good thing I'm hidden deep inside FNAF lore. He'll never be able to uncover me!

[@JuiceboxTheShuckle]

+NerdSync I want to see MatPat answer this soooooo much! xD

[@supalueman]

+Daniel Medina Killed me when he said it xD, and how he said "don't sue me" at the end.

[@CyberSoulgem]

+NerdSync XD

[@TheSpencermacdougall]

+supalueman ikr

[@corbinowens2437]

This video is 1 of my favs! Definitely helped me out, thanks!

[@pitbullkomics7249]

Great ino, and love the channel, thanks scott!!!

[@andrescruz649]

If he was a mutatnt, why wouldnt Deadpool´s mutation just be breaking the fourth wall?

[@mayadargeon2172]

Well, he wasn't born with it, was he ?

[@mjsblankchannel8494]

matt patt will sew you run and cange your name

[@NerdSyncProductions]

+DIANNA Branca Haha, well he already sent us a video of him saying he wasn't going to sue us, so I think we're good.

[@mjsblankchannel8494]

Just do not have a "nerd fist" ha lol

[@fduranthesee]

+NerdSync do a "Is Captain America's Shield Possible?" theory...

[@fduranthesee]

Why the fuck are people still commenting on my damn name?

[@MushroomFleet]

+Primal9000's KZbin account from ROBLOX (Please subscribe) because it's funny mate.

[@udbhavseth799]

Amazing video scot...must've taken a lot of research for this one!

[@charleslee8313]

Interesting video. I liked your Henrietta Lacks idea.

[@jordanamangan9433]

what if deadpool's mutant power is his ability to break the fourth wall?

[@somethingsomething9008]

So she hulks a mutant?

[@nicholasepsilon3534]

that game theory reference made me laugh so hard. i wasn't expecting it. xD

[@devildonut2643]

Another great video Scott.

[@brycem.1774]

Excellent video scott!

[@DenniWintyr]

Um... but cancer isn't cells dying... it's cells *not* dying. So how can his healing factor be replacing dead cancer cells?

[@NerdSyncProductions]

The cancer cells are invading other parts of the body and killing the cells that normally inhabit those places. His healing factor replaces all the other cells that the cancer kills. It's a constant battle.

[@DenniWintyr]

***** Cancer doesn't work by necrosis. It metabolises other cells... it doesn't kill them.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Then perhaps it's simply replacing and fixing the cells that the cancer is metabolizing.

[@DenniWintyr]

Perhaps. But then why wouldn't it do the same thing to all the Cancer cells, rather than only fixing the new ones? Or would the healing factor just coincidentally have the same healing rate as the Cancer's growth rate? We must know the answer! This fictional 4th wall breaking comic character must be explainable in the real world!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I believe it is stated that the healing factor heals at the same rate the cancer spreads. Not by coincidence, but rather by design via the Weapon X program.

[@thegreengecko7509]

"Please don't sue me" 10/10 best ending ever

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Haha. MatPat is my spirit animal.

[@lys4984]

+NerdSync I think someone needs to fanart that.

[@nikopeter8084]

+NerdSync and you are mine ;P

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Niko Peter This is so much responsibility!

[@nikopeter8084]

*****​ Just go on doing awesome videos and you'll be fine ;D Seriously, really love your work ^_^

[@mackenziehmusic]

This was fascinating, thanks for a different perspective

[@ghostkhaos2]

I just realized why I love this channel so much. While it reminds of game theory as evidently you by its joke, it also reminds of the PBS Idea Channel except with comics. Which is awesome!!

[@mr.meeseeks8567]

a COMIC theory.

[@RedRhys64]

Shameless MatPat reference is shameless

[@jamyourmom6944]

+TheJewGamer boring cinema sins reference is boring

[@dylanelliott565]

+Jamerama this is the greatest thread ever

[@RedRhys64]

Dylan Elliott yep

[@braulioviramontes4659]

matt patt better do a book theory

[@Mike_Ka-Chowski]

MatPat and Scott for a Film Theory video :>

[@victore7249]

The Henryverse yes!

[@amfram]

Hell no, Matpat is a hack and should never make another video

[@joshuavincent5718]

Nice video I really like deadpool and this video just added a bunch to my understanding of the character

[@olias.]

These videos are great, they give me scientific and historical knowledge and cool comic info

[@thntr]

6:47 Comic Theory confirmed for 2016.

[@kiToro945]

ANOTHER DEADPOOL VIDEO YAY! haha great video dude! and one thing I love the Daniel Way deadpool comics alot! haha

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I know some people love them and some people loath them. Haha

[@kiToro945]

***** well in one of the story arks there was a remark of a terrorist

[@kiToro945]

***** oh and also next time you see ricky tell him I said HURRAH ANOTHER DEADPOOL VIDEO haha

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Tay Boy Haha, will do!

[@Joker51699]

GameTheorist reference. pulled off well. Love all the vids man!

[@Neuralatrophy]

Going from what I've seen about his history is that he had insane hand/eye co-ordination and combat skills... one could argue its a mutation that allows him to reach such superhuman levels to deflect bullits with swords like it was childs play with his cancer being a side effect of his mutation. Aslo, I would doubt the regeneration component of the healing factor is whats keeping him in check but rather an immune component which is seeking and destroying the cancer while the regeneration is what keeps him alive, (don't forget that Wolverines mutation includes a supercharged immune system), and would make sense of his cratered appearance where tumers should be creating bumps and deformities. Without the immune component, the cancer cells would effectively userp the regeneration ability to multiply even more aggressivly.

[@luciimarii885]

Don't worry, I won't yell for MatPat

[@tonystarks79]

You said please don't sue me but you will be getting a call from Marvel, nobody was ever supposed to go that deep. lol

[@quintinbassett9467]

That was a reference to "it's just a theory, a game theory" said by Game Theory at the end of his videos.

[@CookieMonsterMC11]

Nice video as always Scott :D

[@God_Forger]

I'm glad I came across these.

[@Zatiels]

Well, it's actually very pausible that the next Theory Channel is comic theory, but I don't think Matt can host it having hands full with the other two. (Also, Im waiting for Survival Theory badly)

[@carsonphillips8008]

Pfft. I'm waiting Weeb Theory.

[@HandofFate-im7ur]

Lord Dongus The channel is called Gaijin Goomba.

[@MCLos]

"please don't sue me" hahahahaha

[@ThwackCrack]

good shit as always NerdSync! Great video

[@jesusdavidmartinezsilveyra3983]

I love your videos, best comic chanel :)

[@adamhayden1979]

Deadpool vs thanos issue number 2 rocket raccoon examines deadpool after thanos "kills" him and specifies him as a mutant

[@TheSilverstang66]

Inhumans Vs Mutants Do it !!

[@tylerharrison2318]

Inhumans

[@jray2820]

Mutants

[@rezastevano6893]

inhumutants

[@HelloDucN]

Mutates.

[@marcgrayii5477]

Humans

[@oga_washington]

around 1:43 when you said he's not, I closed the tab but then realized that there was still like 5 mins to go XD

[@bianian8]

That is an awesome theory! :D never even thought of it that way

[@Nintendad64]

Nice shout out to Game Theory, lol.

[@3vin568]

Well i m just waiting for deadpool to comment on this video don t mind me

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Any minute now...

[@connerjames2850]

+NerdSync he's here finally

[@Arctivoir]

you sir have won my like and subscribe for the laugh I got from the game theory nod

[@austinpercival783]

You brought up one of my favorite Deadpool stories! (Secret Invasion)

[@NerdSyncProductions]

It was one of my first intros to the character!

[@austinpercival783]

Me too! It's the first Deadpool comic I ever read. I love Daniel Way's run.

[@yiklongtay6029]

I think not. If it does, it may suggest that the average unfortunate cancer patient is considered a mutant. Deadpool's cancer is considered detrimental to his health in normal circumstance drawing resemblance to the average cancer patient. Besides, One consistent definition that qualifies one to be a mutant is the possession of the X-gene. That is the specific genetic qualification that establishes one to be a mutant and I think (and I could be wrong about this) Deadpool's mutation is not related to the x-gene

[@KiumyKun]

+Yi Long Zen Has it ever been said that he did not carry the X-Gene? See my reply to josie woods.

[@Kuchenjaeger]

I really want a NerdSync/GameTheory crossover.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Just spam MatPat about it. I'm sure he won't mind. (No, but please don't spam MatPat. I'm sure he's a very busy guy.)

[@CosmicNerdStudios]

+NerdSync Awww man I wanted to spam someone

[@wildnumel6400]

copyright !

[@Gabreya]

This is an awesome analysis. :-)

[@carlos1191980]

i love it, that actually makes a lot of sense. even though his mostly known ability is the healing factor (plus the other abilities he gained in the program)it might be considered as what the adamantium skeleton is for wolverine. but what you said about the other things do actually make a lot of sense

[@megakillowning]

i wonder how Matt reacts to this

[@drakedrago2339]

Wow just wow

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I hope in a good way!

[@drakedrago2339]

+NerdSync I mean good.

[@drakedrago2339]

+NerdSync Hope you don't get sued by matpat and collaborate instead

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Fingers crossed!

[@hillelfinder428]

+NerdSync Scott and Mat both doing Marvel themed episodes at almost exactly the same time! COINCIDENCE?!.... probably.

[@DShawnPaytonOffiicial]

Was about to hit the like button when, then you made the GT reference. Then I wished I could hit it twice(kinda like a few one night stands, but I digress). Hit it once, though. Excellent video, about to share it!

[@benneballe]

Sweet new intro music!

[@Rowan_A_Boat]

Well now we need a game theory crossover.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I'm not telling you to send this video to MatPat, but...

[@darkservantofheaven]

+LiEF Green or film theory

[@96SWgeek]

+NerdSync You definitely should xp

[@Malicious_Hero]

One of my favorite kinda... what D list? E list mutants? Is the pink blob guy with the skeleton floating inside. He is also SUPER flammable. Why? Because X genes be weird, Yo.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Mutations. They aren't exactly rational. Haha

[@PumpkinLuke]

hahaha, that ending tho. "please don't sue me!" lovin' it

[@larssalberg1011]

i likeed the game theorist "ripp of" it was cool i recocnized at the moment great video btw

[@JPKloess]

And that's just a theory, a comics theory! Please don't sue me. Best quote of the show. (Also, for someone who doesn't like video games-you sure seen to really enjoy Game Theory.)

[@nicholasepsilon3534]

+JP Kloess that has become my favorite quote on youtube. xD

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Haha, I love me some Game Theory! And it's not that I don't like games. It's simply that I don't play them. I enjoy learning about games and gaming culture, and I like that MatPat uses them as a tool to educate people on fascinating subjects. It's what I aim to do with comics!

[@JPKloess]

+NerdSync I enjoy games though I don't really play them very often as well. I also watch Game Theory without really understanding the games he uses as examples.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Same here. I don't know of most of the games he talks about, but it's always entertaining.

[@octaviogalicia8179]

What if his mutant power is too break the fourth wall?!????!? 😱😱😱😱😱

[@sophidina34]

yay!!! I've always wanted a comic book version of game theory!!!

[@buckydidnothingwrong7901]

I literally had this same idea earlier today while randomly dicking around! And I was like "to the Internet!" And whaddaya know you already said exactly what I was thinking

[@chrisw3147]

If Deadpool isn't a mutant why do Fox have the rights for him?

[@nicholasepsilon3534]

+Chris W that picture, was my reaction to your comment D:

[@NerdSyncProductions]

The same reason why Fox also has the rights to Fantastic Four, who also aren't mutants. They just bought the rights back in the day.

[@jonmorris293]

+Chris W B/C his origin relies on getting his healing factor from Wolverine's DNA

[@spicyweiner8291]

Dude what do I have to do for your hulkbuster funko

[@mikeym2126]

+ThePsychoticBee but it's so expensive

[@peterporkeristhespiderham988]

Order the next box from Marvel Collector Corps and add the Avengers box for $25. The hulkbuster pop comes in the Avengers box.

[@total_kayhem5193]

I loved the ending! You and Game Theory should team up for a video and analyze the Deadpool game or some superhero game!

[@longcomments7247]

Really cool theory nice.

[@MrGorillafist]

I always appreciate a shameless Game Theory reference. GG.

[@Intr0vertical]

Interesting very interesting.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Thanks!

[@IntergalacticCherry]

+Bradley Ekhodiahi i like how he replies to you but not me lol i guess im not special, maybe he likes guys? i deleted my comment xD i felt awkward

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I honestly tried replying to your comment, but KZbin didn't let it go through. There are a few comments like that where I type out the reply, hit send, and KZbin won't let it post. Apologies for that!

[@IntergalacticCherry]

***** haha I'm jk :) yeah it's weird idk why a lot of ppl tell me that they can't comment on my posts (:

[@devincrave7067]

Like someone else said that sue me line was funny. I never thought about his cancer that way. It would be something to really think about when you break it down the way you did

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I think it would make for an interesting story if they decided to develop this idea.

[@FavioRiveros]

6:46 That was a great impression XD

[@andreasiyer1402]

Sooooooo the way to kill deadpool is to qure his cancer...

[@MikeJr9284]

Well Deadpool wasn't born with mutant powers. So I doubt he's a mutant, regardless of his cancer

[@quintinbassett9467]

His mutation is a weird cancer not a super power. He was born with it and it fits the given definition of a mutant. His healing factor however is not. Your logic is flawed. Watch the goddamn video.

[@MikeJr9284]

***** I did watch the video. I'm just giving my opinion, and I disagree with Scott.

[@pimlaphatu.6955]

ไไ

[@SirGalvanium]

Sometimes it isn't about opinion, it's about the facts presented. Like how it's peoples "opinion" that vaccines cause autism, when they are proven to not.

[@sed4512]

+Squid Comics and Gaming Its still an opinion. I would say it is a stretch

[@theacex8648]

Well done scott

[@skyhi4u]

Lol the end is hilarious

[@daegan_ftw]

I loved the joke at the end. But that's just a comment, A KZbin COMMENT! thanks for reading.

[@billietheraptor3359]

Is there an Inhuman Mutant?

[@Laser0rick]

Isn't the Beyonder one? I thought that was the reason to why he is so powerful.

[@elinethewitch8962]

+Billie The Raptor I think pietro maximof(quicksilver) is a inhuman mutatnt

[@billietheraptor3359]

+James McTrollington the Beyonder is a Cosmic Entity

[@billietheraptor3359]

+Larisa luna just checked, she is not. But her and Quicksilver's daughter Luna is indeed a mutant inhuman. So thank you!!!

[@billietheraptor3359]

+peder sørensen Quicksilver was a mutant 'til recently when it's discovered that he and his sister are human mutated by the High Evolutionary

[@MrPierdole123]

Gotta Love this Game Theory Thingie xD

[@C0wT1dd1es]

Film/game theory reference! I love it!

[@heroicharoon170]

Scott why do you have to be such a deadpool fanboy? jk

[@SuperSilver7591]

Nice Game Theory reference at the end lol

[@GeneralAceTheAwesome]

Just casually listening to this video in one ear while I look at another tab, and then... "That's just a theory..." A GAME THEORY! Just decided I like this channel a little bit more than I already did.

[@PENIPARKER]

holy shit i love your videos, new subscriber here haha

[@ZachsMind]

I'm not a big Deadpool fan either but gotta admit this video brings up some very interesting points about the character and was very well structured. I only had to rewind a few seconds one time cuz my brain didn't keep up.

[@agustinvenegas5238]

As my grandmother died of cancer a year or so ago this video was strangely interesting, but not in a really happy way, i really liked this video, and it definitely made me laugh my ass off when you made the "game theory reference" xD Before i had doubts about subscribing, but now i'll definitely do it.

[@mrcaptainwade8993]

Nice vid

[@GamingVix]

That ending though XDScott you should collab with MatPat

[@NidasRichmount]

haha, love the "this is just a theory"part ;)

[@dance4life25]

nerdsync plus game theory equels awesome

[@csandreas]

AND NOW THE TWIST! You blow my mind Scott!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Hahaha. Thanks man! And thanks for helping out with the Blind Al thing!

[@angiethenerd4285]

Love the game theory reference!

[@hamadawhiteman]

I remember seeing you in the gt livestream yesterdat

[@amandariviera]

I was wondering if you were going to address the cancer. I love the whole thing with the skrull.

[@oridvir4471]

!!!i really liked the "game theorists" node there

[@justinclout]

I like the new intro song!