Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Review: Deadpool Kills Deadpool #1


Marvel Comics/$2.99

 

Marvel’s Deadpool books are known for being crazy, hilarious, and super-violent, making the character a favorite of both the die-hard Marvel Zombie crowd and the casual reader. The attention that Deadpool receives is not unwarranted though, as his ongoing title and spin-off books have been some of the most enjoyable reads in mainstream comics. Deadpool Kills Deadpool is no exception.

Issue #1 (of 4), written by Cullen Bunn and drawn by Salva Espin, is one of the best single-issue releases of the week! Non-stop action and violence peppered with Deadpool’s trademark gags, the setup goes something like this- A Deadpool from an alternate reality is hunting other Deadpools from all the other realities in an attempt to rid the multiverse of all the possible Deadpools in existence. Sound confusing? It’s not, really. It actually makes sense when read in context. The Deadpool Corps come into our Marvel Universe looking to find Wade Wilson (our Deadpool, in case you were in the dark) and enlist his help in ensuring all of the Deadpools’ survival, but as they do, the alternate Deadpool hunting them all shows up and a battle of the ‘Pools ensues. Some live, some die, and the ending of the issue kicks off what is sure to be a classic limited series.  Highlights of this issue for me were seeing Headpool cooked in a microwave, a Motley Crue reference, and the appearance of Deadpool’s biggest fan, The Watcher!

If you’re a fan of the character, his regular, ongoing monthly title, or are just looking for something hilarious and twisted to read, then you simply must check this book out! The writing is great, the art is awesome, and… it’s Deadpool! ‘Nuff said, True Believers!

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