Five Must-Read 'Deadpool' Stories To Prep You For His Solo Movie
Everyone's seen Ryan Reynolds strut his stuff as Wade in "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," and now, as our late-breaking scoop announced yesterday, we'll be seeing him reprise the role in a "Deadpool" solo movie. with plenty of stories out there to show you just what makes Deadpool a fan-favorite character, we've put together a list of some of the highlights from the comic book history of Marvel's mutant mercenary.
In this story, Deadpool begins to doubt the life he’s leading and also finds himself feeling genuine affection for someone else for the first time in years (namely, Syrin of X-Force). This mini served as a launching pad for the merc’s later ongoing series.
DEADPOOL #1-25: In his first ongoing series, Deadpool is quickly recruited by an intergalactic law firm that believes he is destined to save the planet from total destruction. Despite his objections, these cosmic businessmen are determined to help the “Merc with a Mouth” face the fact that he is, at heart, a decent person so that he can prepare for a fate he doesn’t feel he deserves.
This 25-issue run written by Joe Kelly is what made the character a favorite among many fans and redefined exactly what he’s all about.
A whole new direction in life for the Merc with a Mouth and a hilarious twist on the buddy comedy concept.
(For more on this mutant team-up, check out our interview with "Deadpool" actor Ryan Reynolds about the potential for a big-screen meeting between Cable and Deadpool!)
Most significant of all perhaps, this story involves Deadpool having some of his damaged brain fixed, allowing him more clarity and a brighter potential for becoming a true hero. If only he’d just shut up and appreciate it.
DEADPOOL VS. THE MARVEL UNIVERSE: Man, this story has it all. Time travel, terrorists, super-villains. guest appearances by everyone from Captain America to Wolverine to the Fantastic Four. And, in the middle of it all, the Merc with a Mouth and his new faithful sidekick Bob, Agent of HYDRA.
If you always wanted to mix "Doctor Who" with wanton violence, this may suit your fancy.
So, what "Deadpool" stories did we miss? Any other storylines you'd like to see in a recommended reading list for the Deadpool-hungry masses?
Want more must-read stories? Check out the following reading lists we've compiled:
