As a seasoned gamer and comic book enthusiast who has witnessed the rise and fall of many superheroes, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and confusion regarding Marvel’s upcoming series Deadpool/Wolverine. On one hand, it’s a dream come true to see two iconic characters team up once again. On the other hand, the continuity error in which Deadpool was killed off yet is still appearing alongside Wolverine seems like an oversight that even the Merc with a Mouth himself would find hard to swallow.
Deadpool and Wolverine have teamed up again on the silver screen, and their camaraderie is being continued in comic books too. The Deadpool & Wolverine film has been the blockbuster Marvel Studios needed this summer, following some disappointments on both big and small screens. Fans everywhere have loved Ryan Reynolds’ portrayal of Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman as Logan, but these characters gained fame initially through comics. Next year, Marvel is releasing a new series called Deadpool/Wolverine, but there’s an inconsistency in the storyline that threatens to undermine the whole concept.
In the latest announcement, writers Benjamin Percy and Joshua Cassara revealed their collaboration on a new story featuring Deadpool and Wolverine, battling a returning X-Men antagonist. This joint adventure delves into the mutual history of these two iconic characters. Given this exciting setup, fans might want to keep an eye on both heroes’ individual stories as well. Presently, Logan is temporarily absent from the X-Men in Saladin Ahmed and Martin Coccolo’s “Wolverine” series, while Wade Wilson faces a new adversary called Death Grip in Cody Ziglar and Roge Antonio’s “Deadpool.” The recent issues of “Deadpool” have seen Deadpool engage in a dramatic struggle with Death Grip, culminating in Deadpool’s shocking demise and replacement by his daughter Ellie. So, the question arises: if Deadpool is deceased, how can he appear alongside Wolverine in another Marvel comic?
How did Marvel kill Deadpool?
In the comic book Deadpool #6, released on September 18, 2024, Wade Wilson met his end. Death Grip managed to circumvent Deadpool’s regenerative abilities with the Muramasa Blade, inflicting mortal wounds. This left Deadpool out of action during a mission, allowing his daughters Ellie and Princess (a symbiote) along with Taskmaster to handle it. Alone, Deadpool was ambushed by Death Grip who employed some enigmatic incantation to sap the life force from Deadpool.
In a unique way of coping with her father’s demise, Ellie assumes his identity and the Deadpool persona, accompanied by Taskmaster as her guide. It’s speculated that she may eventually seek vengeance for her father, leading to a potential re-encounter with Death Grip in the future. For now, however, there’s only one Deadpool circulating in the Marvel Universe, and that’s young Ellie. Fortunately, she inherits her father’s regenerative abilities to stay protected, although she must be cautious to dodge fatal injuries from Death Grip when their confrontation occurs.
Marvel’s Deadpool/Wolverine needs to address Deadpool’s death
Benjamin Percy and Joshua Cassara have a rich history with Deadpool and Wolverine, having worked together on the X-Force comic during the Krakoan era. In this series, Wolverine was a prominent character, while Deadpool made occasional appearances. Notably, Percy penned the entire Wolverine comics set in Krakoa, and contributed to the Wolverine: The Long Night podcast. It’s hard to imagine a pair more suited for the Deadpool/Wolverine project. However, this doesn’t answer the question of how Marvel can effectively market the killing off of Deadpool while simultaneously generating excitement for the character’s collaboration with Wolverine.
The easy answer is just forget about continuity when it comes to Deadpool/Wolverine. It seems Marvel certainly wants readers to. There’s some examples of this coming into play on several occasions, even with the Wolverine solo series in X-Men: From the Ashes. Wolverine is taking a sabbatical from the X-Men to head back to Canada, where he’s withdrawn from society following the Fall of X. However, Wolverine is also a part of the cast of Gail Simone and David Marquez’s Uncanny X-Men – at least when the title kicks off. Logan eventually tells Rogue that he’s leaving, with Logan’s story moving over to Wolverine. So opposing story arcs can take place at the sametime. But at least Uncanny X-Men addressed the elephant in the room right away. It remains to be seen how Deadpool/Wolverine will work Deadpool’s death in, if it even chooses to.
It’s not unexpected that some regular readers might not be bothered by Deadpool being deceased in one comic and alive alongside Wolverine in another. If you enjoyed the on-screen adventures of Deadpool and Wolverine in theaters or at home, then you’ll definitely want to check out the launch of Deadpool/Wolverine #1 when it hits stands in January 2025.
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2024-10-04 22:41