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Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe Again and It Actually Works | Comic Book Review







Film companies realized they could make more money by making reboots and sequels to existing IPs. I think to be fair, comics did it first and still do it to this day… That brings us to Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe One Last Time.

Now, you’d probably assume by my opening statement that I hate reboots and pointless sequels that try to pull you in through the appealing nature of nostalgia, and you’d be right. HOWEVER, occasionally, there are times when the reboot is fun, even if it isn't necessarily warranted.

Deadpool kills the Marvel Universe one last time is that occasional fun time. We open up on Deadpool, serious as ever not even quipping. Can I say this is my favorite trope lately? The hero loses their identifying personality or power, and they eventually get back because, of course, they do. It’s reaching a tipping point of being too much, but I’m enjoying it.

Then Deadpool is recruited to do some killing. Even though he is reluctant at first, he is convinced in a very on-brand way to start killing beloved heroes and characters of note in the Marvel Universe. However, there is a twist and a purpose that we don’t know yet.

I’m a massive fan of Deadpool it was one of the first characters that made me really dive deep into comic books. I think the writer Cullen Bunn hits the nail on the head with this one. It’s interesting, fun, and a good time. THOUGH I did wish there was a bit of time spent in each universe a little bit more, I understand why, even from a character perspective of “I’m just going to get this over with,” we didn’t… I would’ve still enjoyed seeing the alternate worlds more. I think that is due to an unfortunate format constraint of having to get your storytelling done within 22-ish pages. That’s another article for another time.

I want to tip my hat to artist Dalibor Talajic, his art is good, fun, and, most importantly, coherent. My biggest gripe in any comic book is that the double-spread pages are confusing, and I never know where to look or how to read it at first glance, Dalibor moves your eyes in the right direction. It’s a small detail but the flow of comic books and trying your best to not ruin reader emersion is really important.

I’ll give it a heck yeah, and add it to the pull list! I’m excited to see where it goes and hear the backstory of the surprise reveal at the end. Have you read it? Let me know what you think in the comments down below! Ok, bye now!

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