Bob's back...Yayyy!!!

Deadpool #6 Review

Once again it's been hard to review some stuff so pardon the two issue gap in reviews. Let's just say there's zombies and the issues almost seem like filler.
This issue has a much different, more relevant feeling as DP fights with Tiger Shark throughout most of the issue. The best parts of the issue, however, have nothing to do with the brawl.

The first series panels show another one of Deadpool's hallucinations/dreams/nightmares as a bunch of celebrities interview him about his battle with the unseen fight with Tiger Shark. Then it's revealed that he's washed up on the beach with a kid jabbing a stick in his eye. Pretty funny stuff.

Later, the best part of the issue comes to light. Bob from Hydra is back and dorkier than ever.
Deadpool tells Bob to throw him a gun only he forgets that Bob throws like a five-year-old girl and proceeds to throw the gun right into the Tiger Shark infested waters. Priceless.
There really isn't anything wrong with Daniel Way's version of Deadpool. He's crazier than ever and it's awesome.

Paco Medina comes back to fulfill his duties as artist and his work is just as colorful as always. A perfect fit for the cooky-crazy writing style of Way.

One problem though. Why does the cover suck? Let's get Paco on the covers and avoid this whole problem to begin with. The cover just doesn't deliver that sense of cartoony fun which fills its pages.

That's all for this visit to your favorite neighborhood Doc. Take two and call me in the morning.

4.5/5 stars

Deadpool #3 Review

Deadpool #3
This issue marks a sad truth. It's the end of the biweekly issues of Deadpool and now we have to wait a whole entire month before #4 hits stands. It is indeed a sad day. The good news however, is the issue was a nice strong finish to the opening arc.

There are two major plot points to the book but both are essential to telling the story. The first is the Merc with a Mouth's epic fight with his nemesis, the Super Skrull.

The second is 'Pool explaining how his powers work to the exasperated Skrull doctor. This allows for new readers to understand what exactly Deadpool has been through, though it still doesn't let the noobs in on how his cellular regeneration causes him to be a little crazy which is made a little evident by any book he's been in.

This exposition would normally have taken away from the story but on the next page when Fury asks what took him so long to get to where he needed to be, Deadpool's explains that he was in a "exposition-heavy scene." It's good to see that Daniel Way still allows 'Pool to break the fourth wall which he's infamous for doing.

Paco Medina's art is as always perfect for the book though he seems to struggle with giving Deadpool expression through his mask. He appears to only have two emotions: Bad-ass or surprised. While this is just a little knit-picky thing, it still is noticeable and takes away from the book.

The only thing I'm sad to see is Crayton Crain's no longer doing the covers for Deadpool starting next issue (you know, the one we have to wait 30 days for). I love Crain's work and his covers look awesome and almost seem to give the Regeneratin' Degenerate some credibility that he lacks so much of (I don't know why).

I can't wait for the next issue (30 days...booo) and to see what is in store for 'Pool with a certain leader of the Thunderbolts.

4.5/5 stars

Deadpool #2 Review

Deadpool #2
Those who know me, know that Deadpool and I go way back. From the Joe Kelly days to Fabian Nicieza's Cable & Deadpool run, I've read nearly everything that's featured Deadpool as a prominent character. It's that background which allows me to say that Daniel Way's Deadpool is on its way to being one of the best.

This issue shows the..."interesting" methods Deadpool utilizes when teaching his new Skrull students in the ways of combat. From cutting their own hands off to telling knock-knock jokes, the Merc with a Mouth provides a wide range of hilarity as he trains the Skrulls to kill each other then their superiors.

Way has caught a lot of flack for his writing previously with titles like Wolverine: Origins but it would seem he just hasn't found the right book though it would seem the right book found him.

Paco Medina's art is still colorful and expressive. His characters help to tell the story almost as much as the words on the page.

After the surprise ending of issue #2, it's quite clear Deadpool is going to be integral with the Secret Invasion storyline. Finally, some respect for the character everyone thinks is a joke...though that would probably be 'Pool's preference.

4.5/5 stars

Deadpool #1 Review

Deadpool #1
Well, Deadpool has finally arrived after the series "Cable & Deadpool" was cancelled. Even though that series ended only months ago, it seems like an eternity since the Marvel universe could make their readers laugh (and not like that bad "Brand New Day" kinda way).

So, here we are with a new ongoing Deadpool series and it starts right in with the action.

The Skrulls have invaded a baseball stadium when a stangely costumed mascot comes out to the field ... only to get blown away by a canon. Low and behold, it's the one and only Merc with a Mouth ready to lay bedlam all over the Skrulls.

The interesting thing is when the Skrulls mention "If he was a significant threat, we would know who he is." This leads to the notion that Wilson has no Skrull mimicing him and that could make for a huge cameo in the solemnly serious Secret Invasion books. This would be sweet for us ... Deadies (I'm officially coining the term).

The book ends with a surprise of sorts as Deadpool offers his help to the Skrulls, which for hardcore Deadpool fans, this is no shock as he is a mercenary and has double-crossed in the past numerous times.

The one thing about the book that didn't fly with me is that there is no indication of who his supporting cast. Where's Weasel? Better yet, where's that old bird Blind Al? She was just as crazy as Deadpool. Deadies the world over would like to know something other than Deadpool's fighting the Skrulls in his first issue of the new series.

That being said, the book had a lot of really good qualities. The first being the style in which Daniel Way writes Deadpool.

Way gives Deadpool not only one personality but, from what I can tell, three distinct voices. There seems to be his physical self, his mental self and then another mental voice. This provides for some confusing dialogue but makes Deadpool all the more crazy and real.

Another character trait which has never occurred in a Deadpool series, is now he hallucinates. There is a panel in which all the attacking Skrulls turn to little cute men and start asking Deadpool for his autograph, to which he says, "Ah crap...I'm hallucinating again aren't I?" upon realizing the unlikely hood of this happening. Pretty hilarious stuff and makes Deadpool, once again, crazier then he's ever been.

The art by Paco Medina fits well with a character like Deadpool. It's bright and colorful and doesn't take itself to seriously. It's a lot better than whoever drew "The Deep End" storyline from "Wolverine: Origins." God, I hate that guy almost as much as I hate Howard Chaykin's art.

This new series will be unlike any other Deadpool book whether good or bad. Some may not like the new direction Way takes Deadpool but for us Deadies, it will undoubtedly be another awesome book about the one and only Merc with a Mouth.

4.5/5 stars

DEADPOOL'S BACK BABY!!!

Remember how "Wolverine: Origins" had sucked for about twenty issues straight?

Remember how it didn't become good until the one and only Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool showed up?

Well, he worked out so well Marvel gave Deadpool his newest ongoing series.

Thank God!

The new look of Deadpool.

Hmmm...sure could use a chimichanga.

Deadpool is such a breath of fresh air within the comic character community. He is as famous for breaking the fourth wall as he is for just being plain 'ole crazy and I couldn't ask for more.

I was one of those guys who liked Spiderman because he had a sense of humor and always made funny little quips in the heat of battle.

Then I discovered Deadpool.

He's like Spiderman in that he makes funny little quips in the heat of battle, but unlike Spidey who cracks jokes in order to hide his total, overwhelming sissiness (is that a word?), Deadpool's just nuts and doesn't care. He'll just keep yappin' away until you kill him.

Am I excited? In a word...HELL'S YEAH!!! (ok...that's two words but I'm really excited)

I have no idea...but it's gonna be friggin' awesome

He finally ditched Cable, who's book sucks by the way (The baby story was the best part of Messiah Complex and they totally screwed it up) and now he's back to doin' what he does best...Merc'n.

Oh yeah...Praise be to Bea. If you get that then you are instantly my bestest BFF friend.

If you wanna read more check out IGN's interview with the new Deadpool scribe, Daniel Way click here


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