Deadpool and Wolverine: Comic book fans reflect on anti-heros ties to Saskatchewan [Video]

Ahead of the official release of Marvel Studio’s Deadpool and Wolverine, CTV News caught up with comic book aficionados here in Saskatchewan – to explore why the “Regeneratin’ Degenerate” is beloved in the province.

Ethan White is the owner of Sky’s The Limit Comics in Weyburn, Sask. and a self described fan of the “Merc with a Mouth.”

He says Deadpool, the alter ego of mercenary Wade Wilson, is quite unique in the world of comic books for a couple reasons.

“[He’s] unique because his regeneration ability is a lot more advanced than a lot of other mutants. But he’s just really unhinged, and a lot of people can relate to that in a different way, shape or form,” he chuckled.

“Being a Canadian superhero kind of has its perks – like Deadpool being from Regina and all – at least confirmed in the movies,” he added.

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