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Marvel Universe Is Almost Like *Real Life* Society

Posted by Hemos on from the scary-as-heck dept.

TheMatt writes "Scientists at the University of the Balearic Isles have analyzed the Marvel Universe and found that it is almost like real society. The team studied the statistical properties of each character, the books they were in, and who else appeared in them (through resources like the MCP). While there were some similarities to real society, a close look revealed the artificiality. For example, the MU isn't very clustered, only 1.5x that of a random network; real life is about 10x more clustered. Of course, the realities of comics (the business) are why this occurs. Also, they found the most networked of all Marvel heroes was Steve Rogers, Captain America himself."

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  1. Six Degrees of Captain America? by Chagatai · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    So, is Captain America the Marvel Universe's version of Kevin Bacon? If so, let's play "Six Degrees of Captain America". Here are three inital people: Howard the Duck; ROM, Spaceknight; and any of the Seven Dwarves. I leave the rest to you.

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    --Chag
  2. You? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    You read it... how do you fit in given your comment above?

    What?

    Was that the sound of your fanboy ass being pierced by your awe inspiring intellect and poignant commentary?

    You betcha!