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Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos
(Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos #1-4)
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Her name is Shiklah — undisputed queen of the Monster Metropolis below Manhattan! In the world that was, she married Deadpool. But nothing on Battleworld is as it was. Now, Shiklah commands the Howling Commandos: Werewolf by Night! Frankenstein's Monster! The Living Mummy! Man-Thing! Marcus the Centaur! Shiklah is setting out to avenge the death of her brothers — by slayin
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Paperback, 112 pages
Published
May 3rd 2016
by Marvel
(first published April 13th 2016)
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If the Secret Wars crossover event was a food, it would be my Mom’s meatloaf – it smells and looks inviting, there’s bacon on top, it’s got cheese, mushrooms and onions inside, yet it’s continually overcooked, most of the cheesy goodness melts off and it tastes like the galoshes I was forced to wear in grade school.
Sorry, Mom!
This one starts off like gangbusters – It’s laugh-out-loud funny. It’s engaging. The concept is interesting. It’s fun. Then the author realized he had to pace himself and w ...more
Sorry, Mom!
This one starts off like gangbusters – It’s laugh-out-loud funny. It’s engaging. The concept is interesting. It’s fun. Then the author realized he had to pace himself and w ...more
Well, if anybody could actually make the horrible mess that is Secret Wars funny it'd be Gerry Duggan and Deadpool. :-D
Narrated by Deadpool's ghost, this tale follows Shiklah (Mrs. Deadpool to those of you who are new to the 'Pool Party) as she leads a ragtag band of 'Howling Commandos' (Nick Fury says the lawsuit is in the post) against Dracula and his vampire army.
Oh, 1970s Blade-Thor shows up too.
If that doesn't sound flarking awesome to you, you should probably avoid this one. ...more
Narrated by Deadpool's ghost, this tale follows Shiklah (Mrs. Deadpool to those of you who are new to the 'Pool Party) as she leads a ragtag band of 'Howling Commandos' (Nick Fury says the lawsuit is in the post) against Dracula and his vampire army.
Oh, 1970s Blade-Thor shows up too.
If that doesn't sound flarking awesome to you, you should probably avoid this one. ...more
I hope Gerry Duggan gets to write Deadpool forever. He's taken the mess that is Secret Wars and given us a well-crafted, funny story. He's so good at combining humor and action. The premise of this book is a What If? style story, "What if Dracula killed Deadpool?". Mrs. Deadpool and the Marvel monsters go to hell to find a weapon to defeat Dracula while the ghost of Deadpool narrates the story.
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TL;DR Funny in spurts. Duggan has found his groove with this character.
This is the first of my many Secret Wars tie-ins, which I'm selecting based on a combination of reviews by trusted Goodreaders + the ranking in Comic Book Herald's Secret Wars tie-ins list, where I'm going no lower than the "Average to Good" category. [My reviews may indicate I hate myself, but not *that* much.]
Deadpool's dead?
[Yep, that'll do it.]
But his ability to take shots at his loyal readers isn't:
[Um, why are you look ...more
This is the first of my many Secret Wars tie-ins, which I'm selecting based on a combination of reviews by trusted Goodreaders + the ranking in Comic Book Herald's Secret Wars tie-ins list, where I'm going no lower than the "Average to Good" category. [My reviews may indicate I hate myself, but not *that* much.]
Deadpool's dead?
[Yep, that'll do it.]
But his ability to take shots at his loyal readers isn't:
[Um, why are you look ...more
3rd book read in 2019.
Number 494 out of 751 on my all time book list.
This one does not take itself seriously which makes for a more enjoyable read.
Number 494 out of 751 on my all time book list.
This one does not take itself seriously which makes for a more enjoyable read.
A light and fun read. Could have used more of Deadpool's narrative.
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Beyond cheesy with Deadpool as a ghost and the only thing I liked was the tribute to Queen cover.
Carrying on pretty much directly from the last Deadpool volume, this book sees the ghost of Deadpool tell the story of Shiklah's (his succubus wife) mission to destroy Dracula on Battleworld. She's aided by the Howling Commandos- although they have nothing to do with the original, friends of Captain America Commandos. No, this is an excellent pun in which the commandos are all monsters.
It's always interesting to see a supporting character get their own title. Shiklah is not really leading lady ...more
It's always interesting to see a supporting character get their own title. Shiklah is not really leading lady ...more
First two issues were unexpectedly good and funny. The last two were weaker - especially the ending. It was hurried and dissatisfying. To quote Deadpool from the last page of the 4th issue: "What's that? I already have a new series?" And it does feel that the creators were one foot out the door as well since the beginning of the fourth issue.
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This was nothing more than a fun piece of fluff that entertained for the half-hour it took to take it in.
This graphic served it purpose, as it was a cheap clearance bin find that only set me back a couple of dollars and a few minutes of my time.
Colorful and a bit more detailed than expected, it still had the feel of a Saturday morning cartoon but with the campy tone of the arc, the art worked.
I'm not a big Marvel kind of girl, so I'm not sure what liberties were taken with some of the character ...more
This graphic served it purpose, as it was a cheap clearance bin find that only set me back a couple of dollars and a few minutes of my time.
Colorful and a bit more detailed than expected, it still had the feel of a Saturday morning cartoon but with the campy tone of the arc, the art worked.
I'm not a big Marvel kind of girl, so I'm not sure what liberties were taken with some of the character ...more
Ah, that ending was unexpected as hell. And not much of a good outcome for reading the series. But, it was nice, how everything ended up, and woah, Dracula was like this stupid arrogant fool that in the end was able to just (view spoiler) that...was... weird. Anyway, Deadpool was still a nice touch of course and Shiklah was...well, Shiklah.
Seemed a bit rushed to end it, dunno..I was like, what? That's it? Ok. Nothing too funny, jus ...more
Seemed a bit rushed to end it, dunno..I was like, what? That's it? Ok. Nothing too funny, jus ...more
This was a Secret Wars tie-in but I read it outside of that continuity. If you know the characters in general, it still works as a story arc. It has action and, with Deadpool's ghost narrating, plenty of humor. It's a good story overall about Shiklah heading to the underworld and trying to find a way to avoid having to marry Dracula, with the Howling Commandos along for the ride. No, not the wartime, Captain America version, but the more literal ones: werewolf, Frankenstein monster, mummy... you
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There were a couple of really funny moments. It may have worked when it worked because the Deadpool stuff so refreshing.
Also, all the Invisible Man stuff was good, too.
Where it didn't work is with Mrs. Deadpool. She's kind of one-note and not that sympathetic.
Also, I thought the diabetic centaur stuff both (1) didn't pay off and (2) was punching down. ...more
Also, all the Invisible Man stuff was good, too.
Where it didn't work is with Mrs. Deadpool. She's kind of one-note and not that sympathetic.
Also, I thought the diabetic centaur stuff both (1) didn't pay off and (2) was punching down. ...more
So gonzo. This delivers fun, but without a significant amount of gravity. The bonus werewolf comic book is full of pulpy melodrama, and not nearly as much fun as the beginning of the collection. I would have enjoyed more something a little closer tonally.
Monsters being funny...Duggan kills it again!
There were some funny parts to this, but overall meh. Deadpool is in it a tiny bit and that was nice, his narration was mostly funny. Just another tie-in.
dumb. entertaining. only a twenty minute read for 4 issues of a comic. tertiary tits and tons of Gore.
Reprints Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos #1-4 and Werewolf by Night (1) #1 (September 1972-November 2015). Deadpool is…dead. Now, his wife Shiklah is out for revenge against Dracula for doing it and enslaving her people. With the Scepter of the Manticore in her reach, Shiklah could have ultimate power, but Dracula’s sent his Howling Commandos to make sure that Shiklah doesn’t become a threat.
Written by Gerry Duggan, Warzones!: Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos is a Marvel Comics Se ...more
Written by Gerry Duggan, Warzones!: Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos is a Marvel Comics Se ...more
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As a fan of vintage Marvel horror, this trade paperback is a wonderful blend of Deadpool zaniness and slight nods to the somewhat more bizarre characters in the Marvel universe who often occupy the periphery. The humor is meta, but the story structure itself may dishearten some readers because of its outcome. Although it is not explicit, the subtext of Mrs. Deadpool implies that the narrative is rooted within postcolonial thinking. The book may end up somewhat tragic, but for those willing to st
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This was hilarious and I absolutely adore Shiklah. I liked her fighting alongside the typical Universal monsters, but I especially loved ghost Deadpool trying in vain to communicate with her. Part of me feels like she could hear him the whole time and was just tuning him out. I skipped the Werewolf By Night comic at the end because it didn't look like my kind of thing. But otherwise, this was hilarious.
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This is a Secret Wars tie-in. It was a fun and light read. I've read a few other Secret Wars tie-in books that were odd or I just didn't like. This one was pretty good and had a few scenes that made me laugh.
The end of the book had a random comic, Werewolf by Night (1972) #1. I've never heard of this comic before and have no knowledge of back story. It was a simple read but forgettable. It has nothing to do with Secret Wars and can be skipped. ...more
The end of the book had a random comic, Werewolf by Night (1972) #1. I've never heard of this comic before and have no knowledge of back story. It was a simple read but forgettable. It has nothing to do with Secret Wars and can be skipped. ...more
Dead Deadpool and the vampires.
very cute and funny; reminds me of the cartoons I watched as a kid
Collects Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos issues #1-4 and Werewolf by Night (1972) issue #1
This story is set during the events of "Secret Wars," however it doesn't tie into "Secret Wars" in such a way that makes it required reading for that series. With that being said, with some minor tweaks, this story could exist as a "What If..." story (outside of the Battleworld of the 2015 "Secret Wars" event).
I'm shocked by how much I liked this book. Historically I haven't been a Deadpool fan, and ...more
This story is set during the events of "Secret Wars," however it doesn't tie into "Secret Wars" in such a way that makes it required reading for that series. With that being said, with some minor tweaks, this story could exist as a "What If..." story (outside of the Battleworld of the 2015 "Secret Wars" event).
I'm shocked by how much I liked this book. Historically I haven't been a Deadpool fan, and ...more
A surprisingly light and fluffy little tasty treat. There's not a whole lot to the story - it could really have fitted into a single long annual. The art by Salva Espin is phenomenal. And there's a good number of laugh out loud jokes. Really like the idea of changing the Legion of Monsters into the Howling Commandos. If you've skipped over this one you might look for a sale copy. It's worth picking up.
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Another Secret Wars tie-in with a strong start and a weak ending. So I guess endings are to Secret Wars as kryptonite is to Superman (yes, I know that's from a different publisher, but I couldn't think of a better metaphor...)
Anyways, Shiklah is a badass and Deadpool is amusing as always. Give it a read, but maybe wait until the library has it or even just borrow it from a friend. ...more
Anyways, Shiklah is a badass and Deadpool is amusing as always. Give it a read, but maybe wait until the library has it or even just borrow it from a friend. ...more
There are only three Secret War spin offs I've enjoyed- and only one I've flat out loved & that one is this one. It goes very well with Gauntlet. The story line was perfect, and as usual with Gerry Duggan. If you are a Deadpool fan, you will probably enjoy this. If you wanted more Shiklah after Gauntlet, then you'll definitely enjoy this.
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Surprisingly good. I didn't think it'd be very funny, but they had a lot of funny lines. The artwork was great and the story was good enough. I don't think anyone is missing out by not reading this, but it's definitely not a wasted read. I skimmed very quickly through the last issue, the Werewolf by Night, because it didn't interest me at all. So no real comment on that.
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What a beautiful mess this Deadpool mini-series is. With Shiklah as the heroine of the tale, we see how she brought down the Lord of Vampires with the help of ghost-Deadpool... only to be obliterated by the Blade-Thor.
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