Wolverine was big character in my upbringing: Michael B. Jordan

Los Angeles Jan 31 (IANS) Actor Michael B. Jordan says he loves all the superheroes from the "X-Men" franchise but The Wolverine played a huge role in his upbringing.

Jordan will soon be seen in "Black Panther" as villain Erik Killmonger -- who has an agenda that challenges T Challa (essayed by Chadwick Boseman) for the throne.

"My initial exposure to the Marvel universe was pretty extensive. I grew up with Marvel and comic books and was always a big fan. As a kid I loved all of the graphic novels and cartoons so I was very familiar with the universe coming into it as an actor " Jordan said in a statement.

Asked about his favourite Marvel character he said: "My favourite characters are all of the X-Men. Wolverine was a big character in my upbringing. Magneto was as well. I always loved Magneto s sensibility of doing whatever s necessary to see change.

"But also understanding the humanity aspect of it as well. He kind of played both sides of the fence which you don t see very often. He just had a different philosophy than Charles Xavier."

Set shortly after "Captain America: Civil War" "Black Panther" will see T Challa returning home to the isolated technologically-advanced African nation of Wakanda to become king. Marvel Studios "Black Panther" is slated to release in India on February 16.

--IANS
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