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Deadpool Classic, Vol. 4
The secrets of Deadpool revealed! In some of his funniest adventures of all time, the truth behind Deadpool's origins in the Weapon X program is explored, as well as his unique relationship with Death herself! Ajax returns for revenge on Dr. Killebrew as Deadpool faces the ghosts of his past...literally! And is Deadpool the Cosmic Messiah, destined to save all? Featuring Captain America, Batroc the Leaper, Blind Al and Arnim Zola! Collecting: Deadpool (1997) #18-25 & #0, Deadpool & Death Annual 1998
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 12, 2011
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February 20, 2016
The Merc with the Mouth
20 February 2016
Okay, when I purchased this graphic novel (or to be more precise - comic book) I had heard a rumour that there was going to be a Deadpool movie, however I had heard that rumour floating around ever since the first Wolverine movie had been released. Mind you, my exposure to Deadpool was basically from that one movie and it wasn't until I recently saw the film that I realised that he was actually some guy that ran around in a red suit (though I was well aware that he talked an awful lot, namely because there were some hints to that regard in the Wolverine movie, particular when Logan makes a comment at the end, upon seeing his mouth sewed up, that they had finally worked out a way to stop him from talking).
Anyway, having now seen the film (and while I wouldn't jump up and say it was outstanding, I can say that I did enjoy it, though I suspect that my sense of humour isn't anything like the sense of humour that the bulk of the audience had – mind you when I did go and see it I have to say that the cinema was absolutely packed), I thought it only appropriate to finally dust off this book and give it a read (not that it was gathering dust, but I decided to hold off reading it until after I had seen the movie). As can be expected it was somewhat different to the film, and I guess I do prefer to watch superheroes on the big screen as opposed to reading the comics.
I guess the reason I suggest that is because comic books can be an incredibly expensive habit. In fact I still remember friends who would visit the local comic book store and walk out with huge numbers of comic books. In fact they would know when the next edition of their favourite comic would appear in the store, and the owner would know exactly which ones they wanted, and have them sitting under the counter waiting for them. The thing about comic books is that they are written in a serialised form, and always, without fail, end in a cliff-hanger. There is no such thing as a comic book with a single story because, well, it sort of makes you want to buy the next one because you want to find out what happens.
As for this comic, as you can probably guess, it is about Deadpool. Actually the first part has the origin story where he visits the Weapon X program to find a cure for his cancer only to be turned into a mutant freak. Because the process failed he is then thrown into a pit known as the Deadpool where he is tormented by this brute whom he calls Francis (namely because it is the brute's real name, and Deadpool has this annoying habit of stirring people up simply to get a reaction). The second part of the comic is a serial where Deadpool saves the world from this entity that wants to take away humanity's free will because it is our free will that generates suffering; thus if we no longer have free will then we will all live in blissful peace. This is an interesting comment because it raises the question as to whether we can live in harmony with each other and have free will. I suggest that it is possible, however we as humans seem to always want to take the selfish road, and it is the selfish road that inevitability leads to suffering.
It was probably a good thing that I did see the film before reading this comic because I had inevitability jumped into the series somewhere in the middle and didn't know who half the characters were (the only character I had any vague familiarity with with Deadpool, and of course Francis). At the least movie gave me an idea of some of the other characters, such as the blind lady whom Deadpool lives with, though she seems to play a much greater role in the comics than she seemed to in the film.
I guess the final thing I wanted to say was the nature of his character – Deadpool is an anti-hero, which are the type of characters I actually quite like. Wolverine is also an anti-hero, and is portrayed as such in the films. I guess the thing with anti-heroes is that they know they aren't perfect, and they don't try to live this high and respectable life, but when it comes to the crunch they will step out and save the world. Deadpool does show this part of him in the book, however he also does something that other heroes wouldn't – he kidnaps a precog and uses his ability to see the future to strike it big at the casino (and angers another supervillain in the process).
20 February 2016
Okay, when I purchased this graphic novel (or to be more precise - comic book) I had heard a rumour that there was going to be a Deadpool movie, however I had heard that rumour floating around ever since the first Wolverine movie had been released. Mind you, my exposure to Deadpool was basically from that one movie and it wasn't until I recently saw the film that I realised that he was actually some guy that ran around in a red suit (though I was well aware that he talked an awful lot, namely because there were some hints to that regard in the Wolverine movie, particular when Logan makes a comment at the end, upon seeing his mouth sewed up, that they had finally worked out a way to stop him from talking).
Anyway, having now seen the film (and while I wouldn't jump up and say it was outstanding, I can say that I did enjoy it, though I suspect that my sense of humour isn't anything like the sense of humour that the bulk of the audience had – mind you when I did go and see it I have to say that the cinema was absolutely packed), I thought it only appropriate to finally dust off this book and give it a read (not that it was gathering dust, but I decided to hold off reading it until after I had seen the movie). As can be expected it was somewhat different to the film, and I guess I do prefer to watch superheroes on the big screen as opposed to reading the comics.
I guess the reason I suggest that is because comic books can be an incredibly expensive habit. In fact I still remember friends who would visit the local comic book store and walk out with huge numbers of comic books. In fact they would know when the next edition of their favourite comic would appear in the store, and the owner would know exactly which ones they wanted, and have them sitting under the counter waiting for them. The thing about comic books is that they are written in a serialised form, and always, without fail, end in a cliff-hanger. There is no such thing as a comic book with a single story because, well, it sort of makes you want to buy the next one because you want to find out what happens.
As for this comic, as you can probably guess, it is about Deadpool. Actually the first part has the origin story where he visits the Weapon X program to find a cure for his cancer only to be turned into a mutant freak. Because the process failed he is then thrown into a pit known as the Deadpool where he is tormented by this brute whom he calls Francis (namely because it is the brute's real name, and Deadpool has this annoying habit of stirring people up simply to get a reaction). The second part of the comic is a serial where Deadpool saves the world from this entity that wants to take away humanity's free will because it is our free will that generates suffering; thus if we no longer have free will then we will all live in blissful peace. This is an interesting comment because it raises the question as to whether we can live in harmony with each other and have free will. I suggest that it is possible, however we as humans seem to always want to take the selfish road, and it is the selfish road that inevitability leads to suffering.
It was probably a good thing that I did see the film before reading this comic because I had inevitability jumped into the series somewhere in the middle and didn't know who half the characters were (the only character I had any vague familiarity with with Deadpool, and of course Francis). At the least movie gave me an idea of some of the other characters, such as the blind lady whom Deadpool lives with, though she seems to play a much greater role in the comics than she seemed to in the film.
I guess the final thing I wanted to say was the nature of his character – Deadpool is an anti-hero, which are the type of characters I actually quite like. Wolverine is also an anti-hero, and is portrayed as such in the films. I guess the thing with anti-heroes is that they know they aren't perfect, and they don't try to live this high and respectable life, but when it comes to the crunch they will step out and save the world. Deadpool does show this part of him in the book, however he also does something that other heroes wouldn't – he kidnaps a precog and uses his ability to see the future to strike it big at the casino (and angers another supervillain in the process).
September 6, 2025
‘Classic Deadpool #4’ is both hilarious and angsty. This is a comic about a hero who is not really sane but he wishes very much that he was. Deadpool cracks jokes, often not Politically Correct, no matter what is happening even when it is about something very dangerous, and it is clearly something evil and unjust.
Deadpool knows all about evil and unjust behavior since he was born into an unjust and evil family, had the bad luck to fall in with criminals as a teen, got cancer when a young man, and unfortunately was accepted into a top secret military program in Canada. The scientists lied to him about the manner in which they would cure his cancer if he became a guinea pig for genetic enhancement experimentation. After enduring treatments which were torturous, he gets revenge on his tormentors and escapes. However, his mental stability, which had been somewhat compromised before his change into a super soldier, deserts him entirely. Still intelligent, he is unable to maintain much focus on his goals and thus creates chaos! He IS trying to change from being a morally ambiguous person to one that is more upright. But the best he can do is attempt to work as an efficient mercenary while barely controlling a flaky childish delight of satirical playfulness in all that he does, zigging and zagging to a finish line where Good wins. Sort of.
I have copied the book blurb:
”The secrets of Deadpool revealed! In some of his funniest adventures of all time, the truth behind Deadpool's origins in the Weapon X program is explored, as well as his unique relationship with Death herself! Ajax returns for revenge on Dr. Killebrew as Deadpool faces the ghosts of his past...literally! And is Deadpool the Cosmic Messiah, destined to save all? Featuring Captain America, Batroc the Leaper, Blind Al and Arnim Zola! Collecting: Deadpool (1997) #18-25 & #0, Deadpool & Death Annual 1998”
These are definitely continuing storylines, but there are flashbacks, too. I recommend beginning with Deadpool Classic, Vol. 1 but if you are familiar with American superhero comics, well then, you probably are used to picking up plots from previous issues already, as well as enduring the constant reboots and rewrites of hero origins and personalities which the comic industry now indulges in an effort to change everything every ten years to keep up with society changes.
Deadpool knows all about evil and unjust behavior since he was born into an unjust and evil family, had the bad luck to fall in with criminals as a teen, got cancer when a young man, and unfortunately was accepted into a top secret military program in Canada. The scientists lied to him about the manner in which they would cure his cancer if he became a guinea pig for genetic enhancement experimentation. After enduring treatments which were torturous, he gets revenge on his tormentors and escapes. However, his mental stability, which had been somewhat compromised before his change into a super soldier, deserts him entirely. Still intelligent, he is unable to maintain much focus on his goals and thus creates chaos! He IS trying to change from being a morally ambiguous person to one that is more upright. But the best he can do is attempt to work as an efficient mercenary while barely controlling a flaky childish delight of satirical playfulness in all that he does, zigging and zagging to a finish line where Good wins. Sort of.
I have copied the book blurb:
”The secrets of Deadpool revealed! In some of his funniest adventures of all time, the truth behind Deadpool's origins in the Weapon X program is explored, as well as his unique relationship with Death herself! Ajax returns for revenge on Dr. Killebrew as Deadpool faces the ghosts of his past...literally! And is Deadpool the Cosmic Messiah, destined to save all? Featuring Captain America, Batroc the Leaper, Blind Al and Arnim Zola! Collecting: Deadpool (1997) #18-25 & #0, Deadpool & Death Annual 1998”
These are definitely continuing storylines, but there are flashbacks, too. I recommend beginning with Deadpool Classic, Vol. 1 but if you are familiar with American superhero comics, well then, you probably are used to picking up plots from previous issues already, as well as enduring the constant reboots and rewrites of hero origins and personalities which the comic industry now indulges in an effort to change everything every ten years to keep up with society changes.
June 12, 2012
Hey, this is where I came in! My first exposure to Deadpool was the short Deadpool #0 published in Wizard, reprinted at the end of this collection. In a way, it isn't exactly representative of what was going on in the comics at the time. Deadpool was going through some pretty heavy stuff. But it does paint an accurate portrait of Deadpool's personality. It also has the benefit of being silly fun. Yes, this is what originally got me hooked on the character of Deadpool. Now, as for the main storyline. Everything from Deadpool #1 on has been building up to this, Deadpool finally becoming LL&L's messiah. The setup is strong, and I liked what they did with Tiamat. But in the end, it fizzled out a bit. Kelly lets Deadpool get a little too deep into his self-pity. I won't say it's unrealistic or necessarily out of character, but it dragged everything down with it. Really more like 3.5 stars, but Deadpool himself is making me round it up.
September 5, 2016
This volume collects Deadpool fighting Death, Ajax, LL&L, Tiamat and Messiah, and a possessed Captain America. He goes on to corrupt Monty , has loads of fun at Monte Carlo casino and kicks some more ass. He also becomes a hero. This volume is right up there in the list that says, "Best Deadpool collection ever".
May 29, 2023
ابا رسام غيره ضروري ما راح اتحمل هالرسم القبيح لوقت زايد خلاص !
December 31, 2021
"THIS is Deadpool's world baby!!"
It truly is 😎
It truly is 😎
March 31, 2016
Deadpools past is revealed and Ajaxs involvement and murderous is explained. The cosmic Messiah storyline is wrapped up. A great and funny story.
February 20, 2020
This was some pretty serious stuff for Deadpool. Character development, saving the world, Captain America showing up. Totally unexpected. Fun, but the amount of text in these comics make them take 3 times as long to read as a modern comic so I have to get in the "i'm reading a Deadpool comic" mindset or else after about 10 minutes I'm like, "how am I only half way done with this comic?
December 29, 2025
Finał całego głównego wątku Deadpoola! LL&L i Mesjasz. Śmiało można skończyć czytać Deadpoola po zeszycie #25.
Zeszyty w antologii:
Deadpool and Death Annual #1998
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #18
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #19
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #20
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #21
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #22
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #23
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #24
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #25
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #0
Zeszyty w antologii:
Deadpool and Death Annual #1998
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #18
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #19
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #20
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #21
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #22
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #23
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #24
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #25
Deadpool (Vol. 3) #0
October 20, 2020
Probably would have enjoyed this more if I hadn't read it out of order. Gotta go back and read Classic 2 and 3 now.
Lots of stupid skin tight boobage, of course, since it's a comic from the 90s, but interesting to see more of the lab origin story nonetheless.
Lots of stupid skin tight boobage, of course, since it's a comic from the 90s, but interesting to see more of the lab origin story nonetheless.
February 28, 2017
I really like how the overarching cosmic messiah story arc rapped up... but this wasn't as good as i had hoped.
June 4, 2017
Deadpool kicks ass
The Deadpool classic saga is really engrossing you will definitely find enjoyment reading these comics.
I definitely recommend buying this comic.
The Deadpool classic saga is really engrossing you will definitely find enjoyment reading these comics.
I definitely recommend buying this comic.
December 12, 2018
Showed great character development.
February 20, 2019
This seems to be around the point where Deadpool hit his stride as a solo character with his own title!
March 15, 2020
some good stuff here. except wade consistently teeters between "annoying" and "just plain stupid"
November 3, 2020
This was like a typical Deadpool book it was okay, just I just felt that the storyline kind of like dragged a bit or it didn’t really keep me too interested, it was alright tho!
December 7, 2021
Deadpool grows on you after 25 issues. Internal angst, cosmic questions of free will, betrayal, unrequited love? Deadpool getting deep over here!
September 6, 2024
Pathetic little meow meow
July 24, 2023
#1 deadpool classic, vol. 1 ★★★☆☆
#2 deadpool classic, vol. 2★★☆☆☆
#3 deadpool classic, vol. 3 ★★★☆☆
#4 deadpool classic, vol. 4 ★★☆☆☆
#5 deadpool classic, vol. 5 ★★★☆☆
#6 deadpool classic, vol. 6 ★★☆☆☆
#7 deadpool classic, vol. 7 ★☆☆☆☆
#8 deadpool classic, vol. 8 ★★☆☆☆
#9 deadpool classic, vol. 9 ★★☆☆☆
#11 deadpool classic, vol. 11: deadpool: merc with a mouth ★★★☆☆
#12 deadpool classic, vol. 12: deadpool corps ★★★☆☆
#13 deadpool classic, vol. 13: deadpool team-up ★★★★☆
#14 deadpool classic, vol. 14: suicide kings ★★★☆☆
#15 deadpool classic, vol. 15: all the rest ★★★☆☆
#17 deadpool classic, vol. 17: headcanon ★★★☆☆
meh
cw: violence, suicidal ideation, attempted suicide, fatphobia, nonconsensual experimentation, ableism, anti-native language, transphobia,
#2 deadpool classic, vol. 2★★☆☆☆
#3 deadpool classic, vol. 3 ★★★☆☆
#4 deadpool classic, vol. 4 ★★☆☆☆
#5 deadpool classic, vol. 5 ★★★☆☆
#6 deadpool classic, vol. 6 ★★☆☆☆
#7 deadpool classic, vol. 7 ★☆☆☆☆
#8 deadpool classic, vol. 8 ★★☆☆☆
#9 deadpool classic, vol. 9 ★★☆☆☆
#11 deadpool classic, vol. 11: deadpool: merc with a mouth ★★★☆☆
#12 deadpool classic, vol. 12: deadpool corps ★★★☆☆
#13 deadpool classic, vol. 13: deadpool team-up ★★★★☆
#14 deadpool classic, vol. 14: suicide kings ★★★☆☆
#15 deadpool classic, vol. 15: all the rest ★★★☆☆
#17 deadpool classic, vol. 17: headcanon ★★★☆☆
meh
cw: violence, suicidal ideation, attempted suicide, fatphobia, nonconsensual experimentation, ableism, anti-native language, transphobia,
September 3, 2013
Better than the third collection, but it still has some of the same problems.
Spoilers...
I really am getting tired of them trying to turn Deadpool into this noble savior type. He's fun because he's the exact opposite of that. The whole Landau Luckman and Lake storyline ended up being pretty much a misfire. I was hoping Deadpool would turn on them and annihilate the whole top brass, but no such luck.
The first section, though, which dealt with Deadpool's creation at Department H and Weapon X was really good. I liked the history of his powers, and the rivalry he created with Francis (who, to the surprise of no one, ended up being Ajax). I also really enjoyed the relationship between Wade and Death (wonder if Thanos knows about this), how he longed to be released for so long but his drive for revenge made him pass it up. That's how you humanize Deadpool without sacrificing his character (and this was the same writer; how'd that happen?). The payoff with Francis/Ajax was great, and it was nice to see Wade actually kill somebody.
I also liked the interlude with Deadpool and Monty going to Monte Carlo. I was annoyed when it started off with Wade wanting to do something nice for him, but it got much better when he revealed that he brought Monty to the casino to force the precog into helping him clean up at the gambling tables.
The last story with Arnim Zola was... odd. But I liked the final panel a lot.
It was definitely an improvement over 3, but still not in the league of the first two Classic collections. Between these two and his Secret Invasion spinoff, is it really that hard to write a good Deadpool story?
Spoilers...
I really am getting tired of them trying to turn Deadpool into this noble savior type. He's fun because he's the exact opposite of that. The whole Landau Luckman and Lake storyline ended up being pretty much a misfire. I was hoping Deadpool would turn on them and annihilate the whole top brass, but no such luck.
The first section, though, which dealt with Deadpool's creation at Department H and Weapon X was really good. I liked the history of his powers, and the rivalry he created with Francis (who, to the surprise of no one, ended up being Ajax). I also really enjoyed the relationship between Wade and Death (wonder if Thanos knows about this), how he longed to be released for so long but his drive for revenge made him pass it up. That's how you humanize Deadpool without sacrificing his character (and this was the same writer; how'd that happen?). The payoff with Francis/Ajax was great, and it was nice to see Wade actually kill somebody.
I also liked the interlude with Deadpool and Monty going to Monte Carlo. I was annoyed when it started off with Wade wanting to do something nice for him, but it got much better when he revealed that he brought Monty to the casino to force the precog into helping him clean up at the gambling tables.
The last story with Arnim Zola was... odd. But I liked the final panel a lot.
It was definitely an improvement over 3, but still not in the league of the first two Classic collections. Between these two and his Secret Invasion spinoff, is it really that hard to write a good Deadpool story?
February 27, 2016
I don't read comics very often, I usually only read them if I see the movie version of the character or story and if I liked that I read the comic. I really liked the Deadpool movie which is why I decided to read this and I enjoyed it! It wasn't my favorite comic I've read but I thought it was really funny with Deadpool being self aware and making all the jokes about things outside the comic universe. It also was kind of cool to see the story of Deadpool, as a character, trying to change his ways and become a hero in the way that we all normally consider a hero (as in not killing everyone).
It was a little confusing having not read the comics leading up to this one but you can kind of infer what was going on and can figure it out from context. Anyway overall I'd recommend this to people who enjoy comic books because the illustrations were pretty cool and the story was very interesting. The only reason I wouldn't give this a complete 5 star review is probably because I didn't read the comic books before this one and that led to some confusion. And that really wasn't the story's fault!
It was a little confusing having not read the comics leading up to this one but you can kind of infer what was going on and can figure it out from context. Anyway overall I'd recommend this to people who enjoy comic books because the illustrations were pretty cool and the story was very interesting. The only reason I wouldn't give this a complete 5 star review is probably because I didn't read the comic books before this one and that led to some confusion. And that really wasn't the story's fault!
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April 3, 2016I'm still not a fan of how Deadpool treats women (or any of his "friends," regardless of their gender), but in this volume I was at least pleased by the story. I found myself genuinely curious about what was going on with the Mithras Directive, and continued to read despite my distaste for Deadpool as a character--so I guess that's a good thing.
There are definitely moments in this book where Deadpool shows signs of not being a total asshole, but they're sometimes hard to buy: after so many issues of him being a jerk, it just seems out of character for him to want to do the right thing.
However, in the final issues, I started to buy into his heroic turn. This was probably because either A) the sheer repetition of his insistence on being a hero made the idea start to stick, or B) we'd become so far removed from his most recent asshole antics that I was willing to accept maybe he could be a good guy.
The Deadpool in the last few issues is a character I could enjoy. The sexist dickfor is not. Here's hopin' the next volume continues Wade Wilson's evolution into a hero I can get behind!
There are definitely moments in this book where Deadpool shows signs of not being a total asshole, but they're sometimes hard to buy: after so many issues of him being a jerk, it just seems out of character for him to want to do the right thing.
However, in the final issues, I started to buy into his heroic turn. This was probably because either A) the sheer repetition of his insistence on being a hero made the idea start to stick, or B) we'd become so far removed from his most recent asshole antics that I was willing to accept maybe he could be a good guy.
The Deadpool in the last few issues is a character I could enjoy. The sexist dickfor is not. Here's hopin' the next volume continues Wade Wilson's evolution into a hero I can get behind!
May 29, 2017
This another amazing offering of GOOD and ACTUALLY FUNNY Deadpool comics from Joe Kelly (who, is far as I am concerned, should be the only person who should be able to write Deadpool comics ever again). I've rated it a little bit lower than the other Classic collections, simply because about half of the book is spent on the Mithras arc, which isn't my favorite (however, that being said, the Mithras arc is a thousand times better than anything Way has ever written for the character).
Definitely recommended if you've read the first three collections. If you haven't, pick those up first.
Definitely recommended if you've read the first three collections. If you haven't, pick those up first.
February 11, 2017
The LL&L story arc was one of the most drawn-out and poorly executed plots I have ever read in comics. Only read this if, like me, you're trying to brush up on major beats of Deadpool history. Both the art and writing have aged terribly, and I was skimming pages by the end.
December 21, 2020
This fourth volume was the final act of the first major storyline Joe Kelly has been building up since the first issue of his run on Deadpool and reading it has been a really weird experience for me. The series is very much representative of the transitional nature of late 90s mainstream comic books: half foot still in the dark age extreme tropes of both fun and obnoxious nature while approaching a more flowing and natural way of storytelling. It is certainly fun and I understand why it became a cult success, but in retrospect I cannot overlook the lackluster and often inconsistent art, overwritten narration boxes and utterly erratic transition between parallel plotlines. With better editorial oversight these four volumes could have been excellent but as they are now I can only grade them as 'good'.
February 19, 2012
Well we finally get an origin to the mess that is Wade Wilson's head (& undead corpse). Pretty straight-ahead traumatic and unfunny, but at least it's suitably insane enough to fit Deadpool's streak of bad fortune.
Then we get on to the revenge plot. Which takes us back to the crazy, amusing mind of modern Deadpool. Kelly does a fine job of that, but wow does his "I know hate, why doesn't anyone just leave me alone?" guest-starring character just fall flat. The maudlin dialogue just doesn't ring true for me - I would never believe this if it was a TV actress on a police procedural.
After four times trying to finish it, I'll throw in the towel. Not worth my time compared to the stack of good books I need to read.
Then we get on to the revenge plot. Which takes us back to the crazy, amusing mind of modern Deadpool. Kelly does a fine job of that, but wow does his "I know hate, why doesn't anyone just leave me alone?" guest-starring character just fall flat. The maudlin dialogue just doesn't ring true for me - I would never believe this if it was a TV actress on a police procedural.
After four times trying to finish it, I'll throw in the towel. Not worth my time compared to the stack of good books I need to read.
October 29, 2014
This book was amazing. It shows deadpools origins and how he got his name. It introduces one of deadpools old flames, "Death". And, it does a great job bringing everything together with L,L, and L. Which was a great conclusion to a plot that has been building since Kelly started this series. Great story with the touch of deadpool that keeps you laughing through all the seriousness. It also has a short comic at the end that was entertaining. This is a good read for someone who's read deadpool and found him funny, but not with enough actual character to him. Joe Kelly does a great job of making a character that's hilarious but has some depth to him, which makes him someone some people can relate to.
October 21, 2011
Very disappointing to have to give such a relatively low rating to a Deadpool book. For whatever reason, though, Joe Kelly just doesn't tie all the strings together very deftly in the culmination of the previous two volumes. Conflict arises in a very inorganic way, making almost every battle and hurdle seem forced, almost as if Kelly needed to kill time for a few issues. The outlandish humor from previous volumes is almost totally absent from this one, replaced with seemingly endless pages of Deadpool moping around and wondering "what it's all for." That said, there's enough here for a decent read, just don't expect the homeruns Kelly usually hits.
January 24, 2016
This volume shows Deadpool struggle with heroism vs. killer and destiny vs. choice. Was he born to be a cold blooded killer, or is he a hero? Is this really a destiny or a sum of the choices we make, to do the right thing as best we can or not? The thread runs from his origin story and his fight with Ajax to the culmination of him becoming Landau, Luckman, & Lake's Mithras and "saving the world." As in all Deadpool books, he spouts colorful pop culture references, his "world" is filled with dark humor, and the sketchy ethics of a "likable" sociopath. There's a quip somewhere in here that Deadpool is definitely rated R.
January 11, 2012
SOOOO GOOD! The best one since volume one, I think anyway. So epic, way better than I thought. But if this was, and I'm not saying it was but if it was, considered the last one, I would be disappointed because they didn't say anything further about Wade and Syrin's relationship. But other than that--WAY AWESOME! How will the rest of them compare? I highly recommend it, (but you'd have to read the first three first otherwise you're totally lost).
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