Pablo M Gleiser J. Stat. Mech. (2007) P09020 doi:10.1088/1742-5468/2007/09/P09020
How to become a superhero
Pablo M Gleiser
Show affiliationsWe analyze a collaboration network based on the Marvel Universe comic books. First, we consider the system as a binary network, where two characters are connected if they appear in the same publication. The analysis of degree correlations reveals that, in contrast to most real social networks, the Marvel Universe presents a disassortative mixing on the degree. Then, we use a weight measure to study the system as a weighted network. This allows us to find and characterize well defined communities. Through the analysis of the community structure and the clustering as a function of the degree we show that the network presents a hierarchical structure. Finally, we comment on possible mechanisms responsible for the particular motifs observed.
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89.75.Hc Networks and genealogical trees
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Issue 09 (September 2007)
Received 29 August 2007, accepted for publication 10 September 2007
Published 27 September 2007
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How to become a superhero
Pablo M Gleiser J. Stat. Mech. (2007) P09020
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