35 Years Ago, One of Marvel’s Best Characters Debuted as a Joke (& He Was a Rip-Off)

This month, we’re celebrating thirty-five years since Deadpool first appeared in comics. He debuted in New Mutants #98, with a cover date of February 10, 1991, alongside characters Gideon and Domino. Interestingly, the early version of Deadpool was quite different from the witty, fourth-wall-breaking hero we know today. While still somewhat of a joke character, he was actually much more serious in his initial appearances.








