
This brought him into contact with Dr Emrys Killebrew and the Weapon X taskforce, who were seeking to replicate Wolverine's regenerative powers. Some time after this, Wade diagnosed with incurable cancer, leading to him seeking a variety of treatments. During his time there, he became well known for his fighting ability and authority issues, the latter of which resulted his dishonourable discharge from the organization. After his father was killed by accidently killed by a friend, he decided to leave the town and signed up for the army. Growing up in Saskatchewan, Canada, he was rebellious and disregarded all forms of authority, including from his own parents.

Deadpool's true identity is Wade Wilson, a former Special Forces soldier turned mercenary.
