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Spider-Man/Deadpool (Collected Editions)
Spider-Man/Deadpool, Vol. 5: Arms Race
Team-up time is over — it’s Spider-Man vs. Deadpool! When Spidey learns that Wade is selling S.H.I.E.L.D. tech on the black market, it’s the last straw — bromance no more. The two biggest characters in comics are throwing down, no holds barred. The battle takes them all over the Marvel Universe — and climaxes in a face-off with the Chameleon! He’s upped his game from petty crook to one of the world’s most terrifying super villains. Spidey and Deadpool will do their darnedest to take him down, but it’s hard to punch someone when he could look like anyone! Can our dysfunctional duo seize their last chance to stop him (and Deadpool’s last chance to steal his stash out from under him) before something is unleashed that will haunt our heroes for years to come?
COLLECTING: SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL 23-28
COLLECTING: SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL 23-28
128 pages, Paperback
First published April 24, 2018
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September 5, 2018
So Secret Empire has driven a wedge between Spidey and Deadpool and now Spidey is half-heartedly trying to catch Deadpool while he and his new wacky henchmen steal SHIELDS weapons caches. Chameleon is also running around with some kind of unknown master plan in place. The writing is actually wittier than I expected although it's wordy. I wish they'd get a consistent artist on the book. Chris Bachalo only made it two issues as the regular artist before needing Scott Hepburn and a few other guys to pitch in and help. The book does suffer from inconsistent art.
July 24, 2023
finally some good fucking food.
June 24, 2018
New writer Robbie Thompson brings along Chris Bachalo, Scott Hepburn, and friends to tell a tale of mistaken identity as the Chameleon returns.
I can't remember the last time we saw the Chameleon, in all honesty. I'll have to look that up.
Anyway.
Now that we've got a regular writer, Spideypool can get back to some kind of normalcy. Thompson takes a little bit of a liberty by giving Deadpool an entirely new supporting cast and motivation, but considering how often Deadpool shows up in other books, I shouldn't really be surprised. That and they're all pretty funny (Hellcow!) so I'm willing to skip over this.
Other than that, the story is a big haphazard in that it dances around quite a bit, and the overall plotline doesn't seem quite as focused as it could be. The Chameleon seems almost secondary to Spidey and Deadpool's bickering, and I thought they'd gotten over this in previous volumes of the series under other writers so it's a bit of a step back. Two of the six cliffhangers don't land particularly well either, with the book seemingly just coming to an end rather than leaving us wanting more.
That said, the dialogue is witty, Thompson knows how to use Deadpool's fourth wall breaking to his advantage, and there's a lot of heart in the interlude issue set in the far future that I really enjoyed, so I'm hopeful that it's all going to be good from here.
The art's a bit all over the place as well, which is pretty much par for the course given that Chris Bachalo was touted as the new artist for the book. He does two issues before needing multiple fill-ins, so we get quite a lot of Scott Hepburn, whose angular style actually meshes pretty well with Bachalo, and a few pages from Marcus To and an entire issue by Matt Horak who I've never seen before but fits in pretty well. It's just a shame that Bachalo couldn't do more than a few pages of the later issues.
Spideypool is finding its feet again in this new story. There are some stumbling blocks, but it's enjoyable enough and seems to set up some long term plotlines that will give the book some weight going forward.
I can't remember the last time we saw the Chameleon, in all honesty. I'll have to look that up.
Anyway.
Now that we've got a regular writer, Spideypool can get back to some kind of normalcy. Thompson takes a little bit of a liberty by giving Deadpool an entirely new supporting cast and motivation, but considering how often Deadpool shows up in other books, I shouldn't really be surprised. That and they're all pretty funny (Hellcow!) so I'm willing to skip over this.
Other than that, the story is a big haphazard in that it dances around quite a bit, and the overall plotline doesn't seem quite as focused as it could be. The Chameleon seems almost secondary to Spidey and Deadpool's bickering, and I thought they'd gotten over this in previous volumes of the series under other writers so it's a bit of a step back. Two of the six cliffhangers don't land particularly well either, with the book seemingly just coming to an end rather than leaving us wanting more.
That said, the dialogue is witty, Thompson knows how to use Deadpool's fourth wall breaking to his advantage, and there's a lot of heart in the interlude issue set in the far future that I really enjoyed, so I'm hopeful that it's all going to be good from here.
The art's a bit all over the place as well, which is pretty much par for the course given that Chris Bachalo was touted as the new artist for the book. He does two issues before needing multiple fill-ins, so we get quite a lot of Scott Hepburn, whose angular style actually meshes pretty well with Bachalo, and a few pages from Marcus To and an entire issue by Matt Horak who I've never seen before but fits in pretty well. It's just a shame that Bachalo couldn't do more than a few pages of the later issues.
Spideypool is finding its feet again in this new story. There are some stumbling blocks, but it's enjoyable enough and seems to set up some long term plotlines that will give the book some weight going forward.
May 25, 2018
How is it that this book is SO boring? I've seen these characters work well together. Volume one was great! Entertaining. Humorous, even. The jokes were a bit risque for a Spider-man book, but that was so appealing. And that was probably the last of this series I have really enjoyed.
I haven't loved the books as they went on, but this last collection was so devoid of fun. And characterization. Even if a dramatic route was where they have decided to go (which isn't the smartest, because their individual books are generally fun reads, so why decide the book that features these characters together needs to heavy? But I digress...), there isn't much happening. Deadpool is doing some bad stuff. That makes Spider-man mad. THE END.
Bland dialogue. Bland story line. Red herrings that aren't interesting or surprising. The story with old Deadpool and Spidey was equally uninteresting.
The claw machine bit felt so forced, an obligatory weird Deadpool moment thrown between a bunch of drawn out internal conflict.
Hellcow could not save this story. And, goodness to gracious, Hellcow in a Spider-man/Deadpool book should have been glorious.
Very, very disappointed. I don't think I will continue.
I haven't loved the books as they went on, but this last collection was so devoid of fun. And characterization. Even if a dramatic route was where they have decided to go (which isn't the smartest, because their individual books are generally fun reads, so why decide the book that features these characters together needs to heavy? But I digress...), there isn't much happening. Deadpool is doing some bad stuff. That makes Spider-man mad. THE END.
Bland dialogue. Bland story line. Red herrings that aren't interesting or surprising. The story with old Deadpool and Spidey was equally uninteresting.
The claw machine bit felt so forced, an obligatory weird Deadpool moment thrown between a bunch of drawn out internal conflict.
Hellcow could not save this story. And, goodness to gracious, Hellcow in a Spider-man/Deadpool book should have been glorious.
Very, very disappointed. I don't think I will continue.
September 13, 2020
Nový scénárista vytáhl sérii z příšerna, ale pořád je to takové meh. Deadpool je otravně ukecanej, vedlejší postavy nefungují a většina vtipů je spíš nevtipná (těžko říct, jakou roli v tom hraje překlad). Bachalo se mi sem sakra nehodí - tohle není kreslíř pro komedii.
Místy se objeví fajn nápad (třeba Spidey/Deadpool v domově důchodců fungují překvapivě dobře) a líbí se mi, že příběh opět začíná někam směřovat. 2,5*
Místy se objeví fajn nápad (třeba Spidey/Deadpool v domově důchodců fungují překvapivě dobře) a líbí se mi, že příběh opět začíná někam směřovat. 2,5*
May 7, 2019
Um dos roteiristas mais interessantes da nova geração de autores da Marvel tem se dedicado a histórias do Universo do Homem-Aranha. Esse cara é o Robbie Thompson, roteirista que começa a noba (e última) fase do título de encontro Homem-Aranha/Deadpool. Robbie já trabalhou com a Teia de Sede, a série Spidey, Venom: Cavaleiro Espacial e Doutor Estranho: Feiticeiros Supremos. Robbie tem em seu estilo de estrita para quadrinhos qualidades que eu estou sempre reverenciando: saber estruturar subtramas e trabalhar personagens coadjuvantes. Não por acaso, neste título ele traz caodjuvantes impensados para o Deadpool: a mercenária Screwball, a cientista Kate Wanesboro, o Homem-Anfíbio, um MVA de Clay Quarteirmain misturado com um simbionte estilo Homem-Coisa e a cereja do bolo: a Vaca-Infernal! Sim, ela é uma vaca! Com esse time de personagens nada convencionais, Thompson com a ajuda da ótima arte de Chris Bachalo, consegue diluir um pouco as atenções sobre Deadpool e Homem-Aranha, sabendo dosar todos os elementos e criando uma ótima (não)dinâmica. Neste volume, Deadpool e Aranha se enfrentam pois o mercenário tagarela está roubando um monte de recursos abandonados pela SHIELD e o Aranha e a mutante Escalpo precisam impedí-lo. Os dois vão parar em lugares inóspitos do Universo Marvel como Tábula Rasa e a Área 14, mostrando que Thompson fez o dever de casa de ler as revistas Marvel - o minimo que se espera de um roteirista, só que muitos não o fazem. Por fim, uma história começa a mostrar a saga dos Velhos Homem-Aranha e Deadpool, em que ambos estão em um asilo e o Deadpool precisa convencer o Homem-Aranha a entrar em ação novamente. Um quadrinho bastante divertido, mas principalmente bem pensado e bem elaborado. Algo essencial nesse tipo de narrativa.
September 1, 2018
Team-ups are a thing of the past, at least for Spider-Man and Deadpool. Deadpool is back on the wrong side of the law, selling weapons to the highest bidder. Spider-Man is trying to bring him to justice. Occasionally, they team up with other people and matters are dramatically confused by Chameleon mimicking them both as convenient.
This book contains jumping psychic sharks, monsters, robots, and plenty of jokes. I highly recommend for fans of super hero comics.
This book contains jumping psychic sharks, monsters, robots, and plenty of jokes. I highly recommend for fans of super hero comics.
September 7, 2024
I have no clue what happened but the bromance was cooking with that deadpool emotional bit
The artstyle is actually so scrumptious deadpool and spidey's big ol eyes are incredibly funny and cute aggression kicked in for me
The artstyle is actually so scrumptious deadpool and spidey's big ol eyes are incredibly funny and cute aggression kicked in for me
August 11, 2023
This volume had: telepathically-gifted mutated sharks, robots, an abundance of Hulk plushies, and a knuckle sandwich joke. In other words, it was kind of perfect.
January 31, 2022
Itsy-Bitsy is still the worst of the series but this was a close second. The honeymoon phase of the bromance really is long dead...
January 4, 2019
Not a bad trade. Loved the art from start to finish. Nothing super huge in this, no major thing, but good story and fun throughout.
April 16, 2019
I get what they were doing with Chameleon, but this is a mess and as a result fairly hard to get to. It holds the reader at arm's length throughout by trying to be clever, but it is committing the tell don't show sin. You would think that would be difficult in a comic book, but they pull it off.
May 14, 2018
Didn't like this one. It was too dark. Plus I feel like I missed something from a different series.
November 25, 2018
Did not enjoy this one very much at all. 👎🏼 usually this pair up is my favorite, but this edition was convoluted, dull and dry.
May 3, 2018
3 1/2 Stars
Spider-Man and Deadpool are back with another messed up team up! I have to admit, these two will always be my favorite pairing. Even when I don’t love the plot (which sadly does happen sometimes) I will usually get a laugh out of their interactions, if nothing else. This volume is no exception.
One thing to be aware of though; unlike the previous Spider-Man/Deadpool comics, where it didn’t really matter what else was going on in the Marvel world (because let’s be honest, these two can easily keep themselves entertained and Deadpool doesn’t know what’s going on half the time anyway…) in this volume it’s actually relevant. So there’s going to be some spoilers for both Deadpool and Spider-Man’s plots, if you’re not up to date with them. It also talks about some world events, like what has happened after Civil War II and with Captain America’s plotline (if you don’t know what I’m talking about, and don’t want it spoiled, seriously, skip this volume until you’re caught up. You’ll thank me).
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Spider-Man and Deadpool are back with another messed up team up! I have to admit, these two will always be my favorite pairing. Even when I don’t love the plot (which sadly does happen sometimes) I will usually get a laugh out of their interactions, if nothing else. This volume is no exception.
One thing to be aware of though; unlike the previous Spider-Man/Deadpool comics, where it didn’t really matter what else was going on in the Marvel world (because let’s be honest, these two can easily keep themselves entertained and Deadpool doesn’t know what’s going on half the time anyway…) in this volume it’s actually relevant. So there’s going to be some spoilers for both Deadpool and Spider-Man’s plots, if you’re not up to date with them. It also talks about some world events, like what has happened after Civil War II and with Captain America’s plotline (if you don’t know what I’m talking about, and don’t want it spoiled, seriously, skip this volume until you’re caught up. You’ll thank me).
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
June 2, 2018
3.5 Stars.
Peter Parker, still a lazy bum sleeping on Mockingbird's couch, is watching TV and sees Deadpool selling stolen SHIELD weapons to anyone who can "come on down to Unpainted Deadpool", like a skeevy used car salesman. He immediately heads off with intent to arrest Deadpool, not only for the sale of weapons, but for the murder of Agent Coulson (which happened in Secret Empire).
Deadpool has set up something nice for himself: Deadpool, Inc. (members: Clay Quartermain w/Branch, Manphibian, Screwball and Hellcow), a hitman-for-hire company, which is not only set in an abandoned helicarrier, but also is home to two mentally controlled sharks. They battle and talk, but Deadpool claims he wouldn't sell weapons, he'd keep them.
Tracking this "Fauxpool" to Tabula Rasa, the two run into Husk who helps them track the imposter down. Turns out to be Chameleon, who they fight for a bit. Chameleon escapes and they continue to track him to "Area 14", a secret SHIELD black site for storage of monsters. Throwing in a weird tentacle monster (with Bachalo's art style, it almost seemed recycled from his time on Doctor Strange) and a Chameleon / LMD Kraven team up, the story ends kind of lackluster.
The saving grace of this Volume was a story titled "Oldies", which shows a Spider-Man and Deadpool team up taking place when both of them are old men. Taking out a few bad guys and sharing stories in the nursing home, they do go out on patrol, but Peter is paralyzed from the waist down, yet still able to function as Spidey. Just the jokes in this issue alone make the Volume worth a read.
Seems like this title might be losing steam. I hope it gets better in the next Volume. More "Oldies" please! LOL
Recommend.
Peter Parker, still a lazy bum sleeping on Mockingbird's couch, is watching TV and sees Deadpool selling stolen SHIELD weapons to anyone who can "come on down to Unpainted Deadpool", like a skeevy used car salesman. He immediately heads off with intent to arrest Deadpool, not only for the sale of weapons, but for the murder of Agent Coulson (which happened in Secret Empire).
Deadpool has set up something nice for himself: Deadpool, Inc. (members: Clay Quartermain w/Branch, Manphibian, Screwball and Hellcow), a hitman-for-hire company, which is not only set in an abandoned helicarrier, but also is home to two mentally controlled sharks. They battle and talk, but Deadpool claims he wouldn't sell weapons, he'd keep them.
Tracking this "Fauxpool" to Tabula Rasa, the two run into Husk who helps them track the imposter down. Turns out to be Chameleon, who they fight for a bit. Chameleon escapes and they continue to track him to "Area 14", a secret SHIELD black site for storage of monsters. Throwing in a weird tentacle monster (with Bachalo's art style, it almost seemed recycled from his time on Doctor Strange) and a Chameleon / LMD Kraven team up, the story ends kind of lackluster.
The saving grace of this Volume was a story titled "Oldies", which shows a Spider-Man and Deadpool team up taking place when both of them are old men. Taking out a few bad guys and sharing stories in the nursing home, they do go out on patrol, but Peter is paralyzed from the waist down, yet still able to function as Spidey. Just the jokes in this issue alone make the Volume worth a read.
Seems like this title might be losing steam. I hope it gets better in the next Volume. More "Oldies" please! LOL
Recommend.
April 20, 2019
No hace mucho, todo lo que habían construido se derrumbó: la empresa de Peter entró en bancarrota, la relación entre Spiderman y Deadpool se rompió y Wade volvió a lo que era antes de acercarse a Spiderman. Peter, en su inestabilidad emocional, y Wade, con su nueva plantilla, volverán a reencontrarse cuando un falso Deadpool exponga el negocio de venta de armas del verdadero mercenario bocazas.
La obsesión que tiene Peter en este arco por encarcelar a Wade me saca un poco de lo que es su personaje, como si no tuviera otro motivo de ser. Mirándolo más a fondo, realmente podría haberlo capturado en numerosas ocasiones y no lo hizo. ¿Podría ser que echara de menos a su compañero? No lo sé. Lo que sí sé es que Wade se ha rodeado de un equipo bastante divertido. Creo haber leído que a la gente no le ha gustado mucho, pero a mí me han gustado mucho casi todos los personajes, sobre todo los tiburones asesinos viciados al Netflix.
Se nos presenta en este arco al villano Camaleón, que realmente no es el mejor villano pero su papel en este arco es muy importante y lo hace de maravilla. Es el gatillo que impulsa al siguiente arco, justo como Paciente 0 lo fue para Itsy-Bitsy.
También tenemos el primer número de la línea temporal de los ancianos Old Man Deadpool y Old Man Spiderman. Me encantan, fin del comunicado.
La obsesión que tiene Peter en este arco por encarcelar a Wade me saca un poco de lo que es su personaje, como si no tuviera otro motivo de ser. Mirándolo más a fondo, realmente podría haberlo capturado en numerosas ocasiones y no lo hizo. ¿Podría ser que echara de menos a su compañero? No lo sé. Lo que sí sé es que Wade se ha rodeado de un equipo bastante divertido. Creo haber leído que a la gente no le ha gustado mucho, pero a mí me han gustado mucho casi todos los personajes, sobre todo los tiburones asesinos viciados al Netflix.
Se nos presenta en este arco al villano Camaleón, que realmente no es el mejor villano pero su papel en este arco es muy importante y lo hace de maravilla. Es el gatillo que impulsa al siguiente arco, justo como Paciente 0 lo fue para Itsy-Bitsy.
También tenemos el primer número de la línea temporal de los ancianos Old Man Deadpool y Old Man Spiderman. Me encantan, fin del comunicado.
April 21, 2018
I have been a comic book reader since the late 50s early 1960s which means my interest predates the existence of Spider-man. My earliest memories of reading Spidey would be issues numbered lower than 10. So when I tell you that the Spider-man in this book is a poor representation of our hero I know a little bit about what I am talking about. This Spider-man is a buffoon, a shallow representation of the Peter Parker and Spider-man I have come to love over the years. Very, very, sad.
The story itself was alright. good to see the Chameleon again [an early Spider foe] but some of the rest was just ridiculous. Spider-man makes mention of when he was being controlled by someone else as an excuse for his bad behavior and it is accepted but Wade Wilson has the same excuse but his is not accepted. Ah, life.
I was fortunate enough to get this volume for my kindle for 99 cents and it was worth that to be sure... but I won't being buying the follow thru unless they offer the same deal somewhere down the line.
The story itself was alright. good to see the Chameleon again [an early Spider foe] but some of the rest was just ridiculous. Spider-man makes mention of when he was being controlled by someone else as an excuse for his bad behavior and it is accepted but Wade Wilson has the same excuse but his is not accepted. Ah, life.
I was fortunate enough to get this volume for my kindle for 99 cents and it was worth that to be sure... but I won't being buying the follow thru unless they offer the same deal somewhere down the line.
March 22, 2019
This was my first introduction to Deadpool. (I jumped in at this point in the story because I loved reading Robbie Thompson and have a good enough background in superhero comics to go with the flow) This was a hoot and kept making me laugh. Not only is Deadpool a breaker of the 4th wall he is something else being aware he is in a comic and being aware of other media in the universe. * See spoiler below for something that I guess happened before this book but whose phrasing is amazing.
While I have yet to see Deadpool the movie, and don't know if I want to in this comic deadpool is just funny, fights are not graphic and there is not bad language. And there are telepathic sharks who binge watch Netflix lol
So this is a fun lighthearted romp with an antihero who is best friends with Spiderman. :)
Spoilers:
With lines such as "I killed Agent Coulson. And unlike the TV show Retcon of the Movie, this death stuck"
While I have yet to see Deadpool the movie, and don't know if I want to in this comic deadpool is just funny, fights are not graphic and there is not bad language. And there are telepathic sharks who binge watch Netflix lol
So this is a fun lighthearted romp with an antihero who is best friends with Spiderman. :)
Spoilers:
With lines such as "I killed Agent Coulson. And unlike the TV show Retcon of the Movie, this death stuck"
October 23, 2025
Ive been enjoying this title for quite some time, however, I feel like this might be one of the weakest volumes yet.
And to be fair, it's not entirely the fault of Robbie Thompson. The catalyst to the story is that Spiderman has to now hunt down his pal Deadpool, since he killed in the whole, Secret Empire event. So, this is Thompson doing what he can to deal with the repercussions of that story, while trying to maintain the story he has been telling so far.
ON top of that, Deadpool is selling weapons on the black market... so Spidey feels like he has no choice but to hunt down and turn in his friend. Turns out that it's the chameleon and his face changing antics who is really at fault - and the two are friends again by the end.
Yeah... so overall, this felt like a bit of derailed storyline thanks to a big event yet again. Hopefully Thompson can lead us back on the right track in the next one.
And to be fair, it's not entirely the fault of Robbie Thompson. The catalyst to the story is that Spiderman has to now hunt down his pal Deadpool, since he killed in the whole, Secret Empire event. So, this is Thompson doing what he can to deal with the repercussions of that story, while trying to maintain the story he has been telling so far.
ON top of that, Deadpool is selling weapons on the black market... so Spidey feels like he has no choice but to hunt down and turn in his friend. Turns out that it's the chameleon and his face changing antics who is really at fault - and the two are friends again by the end.
Yeah... so overall, this felt like a bit of derailed storyline thanks to a big event yet again. Hopefully Thompson can lead us back on the right track in the next one.
June 25, 2018
This was a solid Spider-Man/Deadpool story. Not my favorite, but I still definitely enjoyed it. I'm clearly behind in my Deadpool and Spider-Man reading outside of this series, because there were a lot of previous plot points that I didn't know about, so that made some of the reading confusing, but I was still pretty much able to follow everything. What really sold this volume for me, however, were all of the fourth-wall breaking jokes. Those are my favorite kinds of jokes from Deadpool, and this book poured them on like extra hot fudge on an ice cream sundae. Basically, I was chuckling quite a bit. Also, I've always liked the Chameleon, so seeing him take a spotlight baddie role was another plus. And it's always pretty funny to see how Spider-Man and Deadpool play off each other--with one hating the other while one idolizing the other. So... bring on volume six!
April 30, 2018
The rotating creators and storylines throughout this series's run has given it a fairly uneven quality--and has led me to mostly give up on trying to track the continuity of the storyline. Taking Vol. 5 as it is, I did mostly enjoy the story here. Spider-Man and Deadpool always make for an amusing pairing, and Deadpool's internal struggle between hero and villain works well over the course of this collection.
I didn't enjoy the art as much as some previous volumes, and the writing was sometimes kind of rough to follow. It's not the most cohesive volume, but the characters and central story running through it are interesting and enough to keep me interested.
With more consistency, this series could have been great, but it's still enough to keep me coming back for more.
I didn't enjoy the art as much as some previous volumes, and the writing was sometimes kind of rough to follow. It's not the most cohesive volume, but the characters and central story running through it are interesting and enough to keep me interested.
With more consistency, this series could have been great, but it's still enough to keep me coming back for more.
April 11, 2019
There are people who have called Spider-Man/Deadpool as Marvel's version of World's Finest (AKA Batman/Superman.) And while that might be true... but for the most part most stories in this series are a lot more fun than stories in World's Finest or Batman/Superman.
Spider-Man and Deadpool has bizarre chemistry. And it's hilarious. Even when the story is dark it can't help but be hilarious. Now, you would think returning Deadpool to his anti-hero roots after Secret Empire would bring an end to their quasi-partnership, nope, this just makes the team ups more awkward and thus so much more hilarious.
And the use of Spider-Man villains for this makes it more fun.
Normally I have trades that end on a cliffhanger. But this time it works.
Spider-Man and Deadpool has bizarre chemistry. And it's hilarious. Even when the story is dark it can't help but be hilarious. Now, you would think returning Deadpool to his anti-hero roots after Secret Empire would bring an end to their quasi-partnership, nope, this just makes the team ups more awkward and thus so much more hilarious.
And the use of Spider-Man villains for this makes it more fun.
Normally I have trades that end on a cliffhanger. But this time it works.
December 26, 2025
A new creative team, including Chris Bachalo, one of my favorite comic artists, isn't enough to make this title fun.
Spider-Man and Deadpool should be a fast-paced, fun, and focused set of stories that makes me laugh. But, apart from the very first issue, not a single joke in this series has landed for me. And now that Deadpool is in his "despicable" phase where he's no longer trying to be a hero, I just can't care about the characters, as they're portrayed in this title.
It only gets two stars for the Bachalo art that only really lasts for the first two issues. Other than that, this is a one star book.
Spider-Man and Deadpool should be a fast-paced, fun, and focused set of stories that makes me laugh. But, apart from the very first issue, not a single joke in this series has landed for me. And now that Deadpool is in his "despicable" phase where he's no longer trying to be a hero, I just can't care about the characters, as they're portrayed in this title.
It only gets two stars for the Bachalo art that only really lasts for the first two issues. Other than that, this is a one star book.
July 2, 2018
So, yeah...new status Quo courtesy of the latest Marvel Event. Spider-man is poor. SHIELD is decommissioned. Deadpool is full on anti-hero again and wanted by everybody. We all caught up? Good.
This was surprisingly fun. I actually quite enjoy the cat and mouse dynamic far more than the bromance of the last 20 or so issues. I mean, the idea of Wade trying to turn over a new leaf is an interesting choice for the character, but it's not nearly as satisfying as him playing the foil to the boyscout that is Spider-man.
This was surprisingly fun. I actually quite enjoy the cat and mouse dynamic far more than the bromance of the last 20 or so issues. I mean, the idea of Wade trying to turn over a new leaf is an interesting choice for the character, but it's not nearly as satisfying as him playing the foil to the boyscout that is Spider-man.
November 24, 2024
So good, no complaints!! I was a little disappointed after vol. 2 ended with that heartwarming scene and then it just turned out Spidey and DP like weren't buds anymore (on Spidey's end anyway) and dropped the whole hero thing without even really touching on what happened. But I think this volume picked it up again and showed Deadpool's reasoning for that sort of, how he's affirmed in his head that he's only a monster after the thing with Itsy, but he still feels bad for letting Spidey down. And how Peter tried to find him and still believes in him and feels like he owes him even though he's still standing up for his own morals by wanting to put him in jail. I was a little confused why Peter was just suddenly jobless in some chick's pad, wish they touched on that a bit more but maybe it's just cuz I haven't been keeping up with the spidey-verse going on alongside this (okay maybe that was a SINGLE complaint). Anyway, the characters are complicated and awesome, the writing/plot was fun and engaging, jokes were funny, and I really loved the art. Also shoutout to that totally not important scene with DP and spidey-melion, great emotion! And the old people issue was fun too!
Update: Upon reflection I'm rating this a 4.5
Update: Upon reflection I'm rating this a 4.5
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 29, 2018
It feels very much like I'm missing something and that only seems to compound as the book moves along.
Also, the Chameleon is not this powerful. (Not a spoiler because he's on the back of the book -- reminder that the back of the book should contain spoilers.)
I think this title would almost be more interesting without Deadpool or Spider-Man. It has a Nextwave kind of vibe with all the dramatically rebooted quaternary characters.
Also, the Chameleon is not this powerful. (Not a spoiler because he's on the back of the book -- reminder that the back of the book should contain spoilers.)
I think this title would almost be more interesting without Deadpool or Spider-Man. It has a Nextwave kind of vibe with all the dramatically rebooted quaternary characters.
June 30, 2018
So, apparently the entire Marvel world changed in between issues 22 & 23.
Part of the reason that I’ve been enjoying S-M/DP is that it’s slightly detached from the larger continuity. This one was a bit too involved. Sigh.
Plus Deadpool has done a 180 from his behaviour in the last collection.
Not the best of the bunch, but saved by the psychic sharks Bruce and Deborah who enjoy hanging out and binging Stranger Things
Part of the reason that I’ve been enjoying S-M/DP is that it’s slightly detached from the larger continuity. This one was a bit too involved. Sigh.
Plus Deadpool has done a 180 from his behaviour in the last collection.
Not the best of the bunch, but saved by the psychic sharks Bruce and Deborah who enjoy hanging out and binging Stranger Things
June 22, 2020
Gonna go ahead and round this up to a 3/5 just for that one page of solid Deadpool angst. Yes, I’m that soft.
Sure, the main storyline is a mess and not very rewarding in and of itself, and while the retirement home side story is endearing, it makes no sense and just seems like random filler.
But get this: Wade only wants to be better for Spider-Man and for Spider-Man alone! It’s very sweet, okay?
So yeah, it’s been two years, but I guess I’m finally gonna try to finish this series now?
Sure, the main storyline is a mess and not very rewarding in and of itself, and while the retirement home side story is endearing, it makes no sense and just seems like random filler.
But get this: Wade only wants to be better for Spider-Man and for Spider-Man alone! It’s very sweet, okay?
So yeah, it’s been two years, but I guess I’m finally gonna try to finish this series now?
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