7 superhero facts that may surprise you

Wolverine was almost a badger.
 By  Mariya Abdulkaf and Erika Trombley  on 
7 superhero facts that may surprise you
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Before the release of Suicide Squad, brush up on your comic book knowledge with CineFix's superhero-packed episode of Things You Didn't Know

Did you know that the word "superhero" was trademarked? Or that Spiderman had a pretty dark past?

We've gathered seven facts that may stump even the biggest comic book fan.

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Topics DC Comics

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Mariya Abdulkaf

A lover of satirical debate, wine and a good bowl of guac. Originally from Ethiopia, Mariya received a B.A. from Vassar College, where she studied international relations, with a regional focus on the Middle East and concentrations in political science, history and film.


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