| Romulus | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:RomulusWolverine.PNG) Variant cover art for Wolverine: Origins #40. Art by Simone Bianchi | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Wolverine (vol. 3) #50 (March 2007) (shadowed) Wolverine: Origins #39 (August 2009) (Full appearance) |
| Created by | Jeph Loeb (writer) Simone Bianchi (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Species | Lupus sapiens (possible variant of Human Mutant) |
| Team affiliations | Weapon X |
| Abilities | Adamantium laced skeleton & claws Regenerative healing factor Superhuman senses, strength, stamina, speed, agility, reflexes, endurance & longevity Animalistic traits Telepathy Skilled combatant & strategist |
Romulus is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is featured in particular in those titles featuring Wolverine. He is the leader of the Lupines, a species resembling humans that he claims evolved from canines instead of primates through convergent evolution. A shadowy character whose origin and motives remain a mystery, he is shown to have orchestrated most major events in the life of Wolverine, manipulating and controlling him for most of his life.