Romulus (comics)

Romulus
Variant cover art for Wolverine: Origins #40.
Art by Simone Bianchi
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceWolverine (vol. 3) #50 (March 2007) (shadowed)
Wolverine: Origins #39 (August 2009) (Full appearance)
Created byJeph Loeb (writer)
Simone Bianchi (artist)
In-story information
SpeciesLupus sapiens (possible variant of Human Mutant)
Team affiliationsWeapon X
AbilitiesAdamantium 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.