I would like to start reading Deadpool comics. . .where do I start?
I've seen several pictures online about the superhero named Deadpool. The posts piqued my interest, and I decided to give his comics a try (I am COMPLETELY new to the comic book world). After doing some research, I've decided that I have no idea where / how / or with who to begin (Joe Kelly? Daniel Way). Advice would be appreciated!
I wanna start reading Deadpool comics, should I start reading from the very beginning or what do you recommend?
Deadpool being the character he is, I feel that you can just start from wherever because in Deadpool comics, the plot takes a backseat to the execution, i.e. all the humor and antics that Deadpool comics are known for. So basically, just read what everyone says is good? :)
I'm a fan of Deadpool and would like to read more of his story. Where do I start?
First, understand that Deadpool is actually…Bizarro Deathstroke.Yes, this is true. DC and Marvel have unofficially confirmed it with a laugh. How in the sam hell he got to the Marvel universe is anyone’s guess, but it does involve breaking the 4th wall.Deadpool started off as a joke making fun of Deathstroke, Grendel, Spawn and the edgy 90’s antiheroes. He first shows up New Mutants #98.This guy, who is pretty much just a one-shot middle finger to Spawn and DC from Marvel ends up getting more popular than they planned. And they let people know hes a joke/pun on characters, Deathstroke especially. Marvel confirms this by taking Deathstroke’s name, Slade Wilson, and naming Deadpool WADE WILSON.So, DC loves it, and says: “Okay, well if he’s a doof version of Deathstroke, then let’s just make it canon that he’s Bizarro Deathstroke!” And so it happened in Superman/Batman Annual #1.Deathstroke makes a cameo in Deadpool Kills Deadpool #4.So, he is officially just Bizarro Deathstroke who escaped DC Universe and is now running rampant across Marvel. This is awesome! Then, DC liked it and made him Deathstroke’s Bizarro clone who escaped the DC Universe and somehow got trapped in Marvel’s universe. And there it is, Marvel lets this fly because Deadpool will sometimes admit he’s Deathstroke bizarro. He may hint he’s from Bizarro world too. But it’s so random that you have find it, and whether he’s blunt or clever with it. He’s also like the Joker, you never know which of his memories is fake and which is real.To REALLY enjoy Deadpool and get into him, I’d first start with Deathstroke. Also known as Slade Wilson. Begin with New Teen Titans #2.Then, to understand how the whole Bizarro thing works, and that Bizarros may break the 4th wall, check out Action Comics, Vol 1, 856 and 857If you REALLY like the whole Bizarro craziness, then read the Emperor Joker story line, where Joker and Mxylptlk play havoc with the universes in a chess game, and they even invade the Marvel Universe (unofficially). This whole mess may explain how Deadpool got into the MU.Emperor Joker (Storyline)From there, move on to Superman/Batman Annual 1. To finally see Deadpool.And from here, start with Deadpool’s first appearance in New Mutants #98. Then go on to Deadpool Vol 1, #14.After that, you can read the Weapon X series or just pick up on Deadpool anywhere.
I want to start reading Deadpool. Where should I start?
Probably with Deadpool Classic (Volume 1)There's also the off-continuity Marvel Knights story Wade Wilson's War
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How to start reading marvel comics?
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