7 Deadly Facts About Deadpool
Deadpool, the wise-cracking mercenary with a penchant for chaos, has captured the hearts of comic book fans worldwide with his unconventional antics and irreverent humor. While his on-screen exploits in movies like “Deadpool” and “Deadpool 2” have garnered immense popularity, it’s in the realm of Deadpool comics that his true essence shines through.
In this article, we’ll delve into the captivating world of Deadpool’s comic book adventures, exploring lesser-known facts that showcase his multifaceted personality, his twisted humor, and his unique place in the Marvel Comics universe, including his appearances in Deadpool in the comics.
1. Deadpool and the X-Force:
One of Deadpool’s most significant comic book arcs revolves around his involvement with the X-Force, a covert ops team assembled by Cable. Here are some key facts about Deadpool’s time with the X-Force.
Deadpool’s Relationship with Genesis –
Deadpool’s journey with the X-Force began with his desire to join the team, driven by his admiration for the powerful mutant Genesis. He went to great lengths to impress her, even going so far as to track down and confront her former handler, Arcadian Vivisector. This gambit ultimately paid off, and Deadpool was accepted into the X-Force ranks.
Joining the X-Force –
In “Uncanny X-Force” by Rick Remender and Jerome Opeña, Deadpool made his debut with the team, sporting an iconic white and black version of his costume. This iteration of X-Force operated in secrecy, hidden from most of the other X-Men, including Cyclops. Deadpool’s role in the team was initially that of a tracker, utilizing his skills to locate leads for Archangel.
Working for Free –
Surprisingly, Deadpool joined the X-Force without demanding any payment, a stark contrast to his usual mercenary ways. This decision showcased a deeper side to the character, one that substituted his carefree and cynical nature for a more thoughtful and principled persona. Deadpool’s involvement with the X-Force allowed him to explore his moral compass, as evidenced by his outrage over the team’s decision to kill a child version of Apocalypse during their first mission.
In “Uncanny X-Force”, Deadpool engaged in a profound conversation with another cloned version of Apocalypse, expounding on his ideology of nature versus nurture and the notion that no one is inherently evil. This arc demonstrated a new facet of Deadpool’s character, one that was more introspective and thought-provoking than his typical wisecracking persona.
2. Deadpool’s Twisted Humor:
Deadpool’s twisted humor is a defining characteristic that sets him apart from other Marvel heroes. His irreverent wit and penchant for breaking the fourth wall have endeared him to fans worldwide. This section explores two facets of Deadpool’s comedic genius: his interactions with Daredevil and his playful mockery of Spider-Man.
Interactions with Daredevil –
The contrast between Deadpool’s zany antics and Daredevil’s brooding seriousness makes for some hilarious team-ups. In the 1997 “Deadpool/Daredevil Annual” by Joe Kelly and Bernard Chang, Deadpool becomes smitten with the psychotic Typhoid Mary, who seeks vengeance against Daredevil. Deadpool’s twisted plan involves setting up Daredevil so that Mary can kill him, but it’s ultimately a ruse to help Mary confront a hard truth about her past.
Years later, in the “Deadpool: Suicide Kings” miniseries, Deadpool finds himself framed for an act of terrorism. Daredevil intervenes to save him from the Punisher’s wrath, even cracking a dark pun about Deadpool’s dismembered state. Their unlikely partnership showcases Deadpool’s ability to bring out the humorous side in even the most serious of heroes.
Mocking Spider-Man –
Deadpool’s humor often stems from his admiration and mockery of Spider-Man. According to Deadpool’s creator, Rob Liefeld, the character’s mask was designed to resemble Spider-Man’s for simplicity, but Deadpool’s personality was also heavily inspired by the web-slinger’s quippy nature. Liefeld described Deadpool as “Spider-Man, except with guns and swords… he’s a jackass.”
This influence is evident in Deadpool’s constant jabs and references to Spider-Man. In one instance, Deadpool admits to copying Spider-Man’s mask design after Todd McFarlane and Erik Larsen boasted about how easy it was to draw. This self-aware humor and willingness to poke fun at himself and others are hallmarks of Deadpool’s twisted comedic style.
3. Deadpool’s Moral Code
Despite his mercenary lifestyle and penchant for violence, Deadpool exhibits a surprising moral code that sets him apart from many other antiheroes. This moral compass is particularly evident in his interactions with Blind Al and his stance on harming children.
Never Killing Kids –
One of Deadpool’s firmly held principles is his refusal to harm children. This moral stance was highlighted during his time with the X-Force, where he expressed outrage over the team’s decision to kill a child version of Apocalypse during their first mission. Deadpool’s vehement opposition to this act showcased his belief that children, regardless of their potential future actions, should never be targeted.
In “Uncanny X-Force”, Deadpool engages in a profound conversation with another cloned version of Apocalypse, expounding on his ideology of nature versus nurture. He argued that no one is inherently evil, emphasizing the importance of upbringing and environment in shaping an individual’s moral compass.
The Blind Al Situation –
Deadpool’s complex relationship with Blind Al, a blind woman he held captive for years, further illustrates his moral ambiguity. While he subjected Al to cruel pranks and imprisoned her in a booby-trapped room called “The Box,” he also provided her with food, shelter, and safety from those who wanted her dead.
Al seemed to wield a subtle authority over Deadpool, acting as a cross between a prisoner, friend, housekeeper, and mother figure. Despite his cruelty, she remained his closest confidant, believing in his potential to become a truly good person and hoping her influence would encourage him in that direction.
However, their relationship became strained when Deadpool discovered Al had been keeping Weasel’s visits a secret. This culminated in a trip to “The Box,” after which Al shunned Deadpool, referring to him as “master” to highlight his cruelty. Overwhelmed by guilt, Deadpool eventually declared Al a free woman, teleporting her away from him to avoid keeping her imprisoned against her will.
The dynamic between Deadpool and Blind Al showcases the complexities of his moral code. While capable of extreme cruelty, he also exhibited a sense of loyalty and a desire for redemption, ultimately choosing to free Al rather than continue subjugating her.
4. Deadpool’s Relationships:
Deadpool’s relationships in the comics are a complex tapestry of friendship, romance, and moral ambiguity. Two individuals stand out as pivotal figures in his life: Weasel, his closest friend, and Vanessa Carlysle, his former lover.
Friendship with Weasel –
Weasel, whose real name is Jack Hammer, is Deadpool’s best friend, sidekick, information broker, and arms dealer. Their friendship is a tumultuous one, marked by Deadpool’s frequent mood swings and tenuous mental state, often leading him to abuse or mistreat Weasel. Despite this, Weasel has proven himself an invaluable ally, providing Deadpool with intelligence, weapons, and technological devices.
Their bond dates back to when Deadpool left the Weapon X program, and Weasel, an opportunistic mercenary himself, quickly became Deadpool’s go-to informant and supplier. While their relationship is uneasy, Weasel’s loyalty to Deadpool is unwavering, even in the face of intimidation from other mercenaries.
After Deadpool’s death and subsequent resurrection, Weasel played a crucial role in restoring his memory and rekindling their friendship. Their association has been on and off since then, with Deadpool occasionally seeking Weasel’s goods or working alongside him.
In one notable instance, Weasel donned the persona of “The House,” a Las Vegas hero funded by local casinos, solely to have the chance to fight Deadpool. Utilizing his vast knowledge of Deadpool’s tactics, he managed to trap and defeat him, only for Deadpool to escape and offer Weasel a chance to double his earnings as his sidekick, “Wildcard.”
Romance with Vanessa –
Vanessa Carlysle was Deadpool’s former girlfriend, and their relationship was marked by an intense, almost obsessive love. Vanessa, a shapeshifter with the ability to take on any appearance, often posed as other women Deadpool was supposedly dating, sometimes without his knowledge.
Their romance blossomed from a business arrangement, fueled by their shared traumatic childhoods and similar personalities. When Deadpool discovered he had cancer, Vanessa tried to support him and encourage him to seek treatment, but he was reluctant. Ultimately, Deadpool’s attempt to cure his cancer through the Weapon X program resulted in his disfigurement and the acquisition of his healing factor.
Despite her love for him, Vanessa’s shapeshifting abilities and occasional deceptions added complexity to their relationship. She has notably impersonated X-Force members like Siryn and Domino, blurring the lines between reality and illusion.
While their romance was intense and passionate, it was also marked by Vanessa’s occasional bouts of instability, not helped by Deadpool’s own requests for her to morph into various female celebrities and superheroes. Tragically, Vanessa met her demise, though, in the ever-changing world of comics, her return is always a possibility.
In the realm of Deadpool comics, Deadpool’s relationships with Weasel and Vanessa highlight the complexities of his character, showcasing his capacity for loyalty and love amidst the chaos and violence that often surrounds him.
5. Deadpool’s Villainous Side:
Deadpool is Ant Farms as a somewhat dark figure with a shade of gray morality and a unique sense of humor. Even though in a more light-hearted manner, one of the forms that embody this aspect is Evil Deadpool – Deadpool’s evil twin created from his body parts.
Evil Deadpool –
The concept associated with the character referred to as the Evil Deadpool has regards to origins depending on a British psychiatrist by the name of Ella Whitby whom was notably infatuated with Deadpool the mercenary. The characteristics assigned to her include having preserved several body parts of Deadpool that he had lost in his battles in a freezer. When Deadpool came across such a possibility he took the parts and tossed them into a dumpster disgusted. But the rejected appendages degraded and, since Wolverine has a healing factor too, they merged into the unified whole – that is Evil Deadpool.
It was obvious that this was the Evil Deadpool, complete with a villainous personality and unstable demeanor. He stole a jet airliner and flew to the USA where he met the first Deadpool character. Their meetings are rather actively turned into an undisclosed conflict, one of them caught the attention of Captain America.
Determined to showcase the world’s true perception of Deadpool, Evil Deadpool sought out the most heinous criminal act he could find – kidnapping the children of New York’s chief of police, intending to do the one thing the real Wade would never do: murder a child The variance or difference between the two phrases is only in the choice of the verb: to kill whereas to murder. The only new thing in the episodes of this act was the final confrontation between the two Deadpools, the NYPD and Captain America. Right before the police were just about to gun down Evil Deadpool, a mysterious dart filled with the anti-healing serum struck Deadpool, which ultimately rendered him mortal with the injuries inflicted on him.
However, this was not the end of the story as later on the impact of the serum was not permanent, and; Evil Deadpool was back from the dead, among several villains who were assembled by Interpol agent, Allison Kemp who had bad blood with Deadpool. Social awkwardness also resulted in Evil Deadpool who even became a member of the Evil Deadpool Corps – a team of Deadpool from all over the multi-Verse headed by the Deadpool of Earth-12101 with the goal of exterminating all forms of Deadpool.
6. Deadpool in Marvel’s Multiverse:
That’s why Deadpool has risen as one of the key icons of pop culture, extensively influencing not only the world of comic books but becoming much more than just a comic book character. Two specific instances that demonstrate cultures represented through this cultural phenomenon include the ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer views and Disney’s new shift to R-rated with the same film.
Record-Breaking Trailer Views –
There was quite much built up around the series ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ whose trailer came out and in record time created a new record of using so many swear words in a Marvel trailer. Boasting more F-bombs than the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) combined, including cut-off lines from films like “Spider-Man: Yet the aspects of “Homecoming,” the trailer’s unabashed and impudent humor cut across international boundaries and thrilled fans.
Alive, Deadpool’s previous movies set a precedent of a barrage of profanities in the trailers, the main “Deadpool 2” trailer, and the red band trailer for the first Deadpool are equal culprits particularly notorious for the Marvel record of the movies with the most swearing. The ‘Deadpool & Wolverine trailer trailed all preceding records and became the most provocative Marvel trailer to date.
The trailer broke records for simultaneous views and downloads, and that along with the ride that the film gave to its fans proved that Deadpool subverts the normal conventions of the superhero genre. The fans enjoyed the trailer full of all sorts of daring humor and extremely provocative narrative leaving no doubt as to who Deadpool is to become a cultural hero who does not fit into the paradigm of a superhero.
7. Disney’s R-Rated Experiment:
Even more incredible than the trailer’s popularity is that Deadpool & Wolverine is Disney’s first waiver of the R+ rating under the Mickey Mouse mask. Disney, in the past, has produced adult movies under a banner different from the main Disney brand usually under the Touchtone Pictures or the Hollywood Pictures banner while this is the first time Disney has decided to release an R-rated movie under its main identity.
This decision to accept R-rating on behalf of “Deadpool & Wolverine” was made based on a general willingness to honor the essence of the character and the Deadpool series. When asking Ryan Reynolds from the film Deadpool, where he was a leading man, about the features of an R-rating, he mentioned that it was not about ‘just doing R-rated stuff,” but it was actually the real Deadpool and Wolverine that could only be shown fully in an R-rated picture.
Reynolds’ sentiments were seconded by Director Shawn Levy, who said that they set their ground rules early on, and agreed not to ‘tone it down,’ or ‘ameliorate’ the audacious, edgy defiantly funny essence of a Deadpool movie. Quite unexpectedly, Disney and Marvel not only backed this vision but also provided the creative team with confidence and opportunities for them to make the version of Deadpool and Wolverine that the creative team considered most suitable.
Disney has dared to go that way, and it could not be truer to say that the company has marketed itself into becoming a dark-aroused power in the family entertainment business; a far cry from its formerly light-hearted outlook. However, the outcome of this experiment still remains to be seen; yet, it has begun to ignite great debates within and outside the theaters of cult cinema and the realm of popular culture.
Thus, Deadpool’s comic impact is vast and goes infinitely further than the boundaries of the culture of comic books. The red-suited assassin with the dirty mouth is one of the most bizarre and unique superheroes to grace the big screen, and Deadpool does not mind using that in his favor to break as many records as possible, including trailer records as well as being the reason for Disney going R-Rated.
Conclusion:
Deadpool comics are as unique and complex as the character himself and are not limited by traditional tropes and expectations of the genre- serving as an entertaining yet thoughtful mix of humor, anti-heroism, and multiverse. The television series specifically portrays Wade Wilson and his perverted character and his relations with the villains, the time variance authorities as well as Deadpool Corps which is a creative imagination in the series.
