Deadpool’s Most Impressive Feats - August 2024

Deadpool's Most Impressive Feats

Highlights

Deadpool is a devious character who outsmarts foes like Black Tom and Juggernaut in Marvel Comics.
By confusing Taskmaster with randomness, Deadpool secures a win in a memorable battle.
Deadpool proves his worth by saving Copycat and facing his past in heroic fashion.

As a die-hard fan of the Merc with a Mouth, I must say that Deadpool’s life is nothing short of extraordinary! From saving the world by kicking Captain America square in the jewels to having the biggest wedding in comic book history (or at least one of them), he truly is a unique character.

Deadpool, from the Marvel Comics universe, is quite an unusual character. He’s a mercenary, a troublemaker, and a bit of an oddball with numerous issues. His personal habits could use some improvement, he has an eccentric fondness for Bea Arthur, and he describes himself as a mix between Ryan Reynolds and a shar-pei in appearance. So, despite being one of the most powerful figures within Marvel, he’s not exactly someone people would actively seek out to befriend.

On his own, Deadpool can’t beat Thor or the Hulk in a one-on-one fight since he lacks their superhuman strength and lightning abilities. However, his insanity disguises an exceptionally strategic mind, and his determination outlasts even his impressive regenerative capabilities, which border on immortality. Despite not being invincible, Deadpool’s remarkable accomplishments suggest it would take a figure of Thor or Hulk caliber to truly defeat him.

9 Outsmarting Black Tom and the Juggernaut

Deadpool: The Circle Chase #2

Writer: Fabian Nicieza.
Penciler: Joe Madureira.
Colorist: Glynis Oliver.

In the sequel of The Circle Chase comic, Deadpool found himself in a contest against other mercenaries for a briefcase. Inside was a disc that held the key to the most potent weapon globally. Regular thugs stood no chance against Deadpool, but Black Tom Cassidy’s power to control plants and the Juggernaut posed a significant challenge. Eventually, he had to escape, leaving the case behind for them. However, with assistance from Weasel, Deadpool sneaked onto their plane, broke through the floor, and ultimately outwitted his adversaries.

As a cunning gamer, I manipulated the situation by tricking my opponents. I signaled Black Tom to exit the emergency hatch, dangling precariously on a cable that I was controlling. I told Juggernaut to place the case exactly where I instructed, and he complied. In an unexpected turn, I admitted that I was deceiving him all along. With a smirk, I released my grip on the cable, causing Black Tom to soar into the open skies. Unable to resist the bait, Juggernaut followed suit. Just in time, I shut the door before they could return. Victory was mine.

8 Beating the Infamous Taskmaster Simply by Confusing Him

Deadpool #2 1997

Writer: Joe Kelly.
Penciler: Ed McGuinness.
Colorists: Chris Lichtner, Digital Chameleon.

Deadpool and Taskmaster share a unique bond, being that they’re both freelance fighters with memory complications who aren’t shy about accepting payment for unsavory jobs. However, it’s worth noting that while Taskmaster can mimic anyone’s moves after observing them once in return for his memories, Deadpool’s mind is a jumbled mess of various voices, emotions, and contradictions. Their initial meeting, which took place in Deadpool #2 from 1997, was particularly intriguing due to these differences.

On a mission to locate my pal Weasel, I found myself squaring off against Taskmaster. In true Merc with a Mouth fashion, I turned his moves against him, but it was a close call – if only I hadn’t anticipated his abilities and countered with some unpredictable chaos instead! Instead of retaliating, I’d break into an impromptu dance routine while chattering nonsense, moving in such a haphazard way that Taskmaster couldn’t predict or use it against me. In the end, we became partners, but the confrontation concluded when Taskmaster bowed to figure out how to make sense of my madness.

7 Saving Copycat, AKA, Vanessa

Deadpool: The Circle Chase #4

Writer: Fabian Nicieza.
Penciler: Joe Madureira.
Colorist: Glynis Oliver.

In his current portrayal, Deadpool is known for being eccentric and unpredictable, but his initial appearances were reminiscent of The Cable Guy character rather than Ace Ventura. To put it another way, his early depictions were more serious and less comedic. In the movies, Vanessa, Deadpool’s romantic interest, was initially Copycat, a shapeshifter capable of copying powers by touching the subject. However, their relationship in the films was portrayed as abusive, with Deadpool going to extreme lengths such as injuring Wolverine just to reach her and her new partner, Weapon X.

In the fourth installment of “The Circle Chase,” she rescued Deadpool from a near-fatal stabbing at the hands of Slayback, driven by her lingering feelings for him. Interestingly, the final weapon turned out to be a powerful android named Adam Unit-Zero. This android eliminated Slayback and was on the verge of annihilating Deadpool as well, but he showed that he was more than just a weapon. In a desperate attempt to save Copycat’s life, Deadpool made her touch his skin, thereby transferring his healing abilities to her. Although this act didn’t completely erase their past wrongdoings, it did underscore the truth of what Copycat had said: “Even a corrupt individual can still have moments of goodness, just like a rotten tree can have healthy leaves.”

6 He Worked On Improving Himself

Deadpool #33 1999

Writer: Joe Kelly.
Penciler: David Brewer.
Colorist: Shannon Blanchard.

Initially portrayed as Wade Wilson, also known as Deadpool, this character had a complex and chaotic past. But things didn’t always unfold this way. Towards the end of Joe Kelly’s tenure with the character, it was unveiled that the true Wade Wilson was actually T-Ray, while Deadpool was a mercenary named Jack who became deranged after attempting to kill Wade. In his rampage, Jack ended up murdering his wife Mercedes. With his unique abilities, Deadpool was made to relive and remember all the lives he had taken in the comics, exposing the depths of his monstrous nature.

Instead of breaking under the pressure, he chuckles. He uses a cartoon squirrel and coconut scenario to illustrate his point – no matter how hard you try to break it, there’s always another one waiting. Despite acknowledging his wrongdoings, especially the death of Mercedes among his many victims, he strives for improvement. Contrastingly, T-Ray resurrected his wife merely to inflict pain on someone else (“Decide between death and this. I win, jerk!”).

5 Forced to Kill Francis, the Man Who Made Him What He is

Deadpool #19 1998

Writer: Joe Kelly.
Penciler: Walter McDaniel.
Colorist: Chris Sotomayor.

As the brutal overseer of the Weapon X program, I was the one who mercilessly tormented Wade Wilson on a regular basis. I took the lives of his friends and came close to ending his own. But little did he know, my demise wasn’t permanent. Instead, I morphed into Ajax and embarked on a lethal rampage against the survivors and crucial personnel of the program, regardless if they were friends or foes of Deadpool. With the weight of their deaths hanging over him, Deadpool was forced to devise a means to put an end to Ajax once and for all.

As a die-hard fan, I found myself evading what I believed were Deadpool’s snares, only to tumble into his true trap: a treacherous descent and a boulder meant to shatter my power armor. In the end, I compelled him towards the lake, where the malfunctioning circuits in the suit electrified us both. I never intended to take Ajax’s life; instead, I sought the classic superhero route of apprehending him, making amends, and moving on. But fate seems to have given me another hard nut to crack with Ajax, a nut I had to break for the sake of others’ lives. Unfortunately, even when I don’t wish to take a life, Deadpool often finds himself in situations where he must spill blood.

4 He Stole Death’s Heart and Left Thanos Out to Dry

Deadpool and Death Annual ’98, Deadpool #61-64

Writer: Joe Kelly (D&D), Frank Tieri (D #61-64).
Penciler: Steve Harris (D&D), Jim Calafiore (D #61-64).
Colorist: Chris Sotomayor (D&D), Color Dojo (D #61-64).

As a dedicated gamer, I’ve always been captivated by the epic tale of the original Infinity Gauntlet. Unlike how it’s portrayed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thanos wasn’t after balance; instead, he was pursuing Death herself. The Power Gems and the Gauntlet were powerless against her indifference. But what caught her attention was Deadpool’s relentless desire for death, a trait he developed during his time as a Weapon X test subject. There was more common ground between them than they knew, but alas, it required his demise to be with her.

1. Deadpool intentionally provoked Francis into taking his life, but miraculously survived thanks to his regenerative abilities, even after losing his heart. Later, Thanos prevented Death from claiming him due to a grudge. Through T-Ray, he was given eternal life to ensure the two would never be together again. Despite numerous other relationships, Death remains Deadpool’s most significant love interest.

3 He Gave Up His Shot at Sanity to Help Someone Else

Deadpool #69 (2002)

Writer: Gail Simone.
Penciler & Colorist: Udon Studios.

In Gail Simone’s tenure with Deadpool, he managed Deadpool Inc. alongside a homeless man named Ratbag, who often spoke nonsense like “Cheese in my shoe!”. Initially, Ratbag was used for comic relief, but his role became significant in the last issue. Deadpool initially accepted Black Swan, a villain with psychic abilities, as a job assignment. However, later he demanded that Black Swan cure the ‘mental virus’ he had implanted in his mind, or else Ratbag would detonate a suitcase bomb. This seems to be his plan anyway.

Instead of Swan healing Ratbag as originally planned, Deadpool has a change of heart and makes him the one to heal Ratbag instead. This action proves successful, but Ratbag is too preoccupied with his newfound mental wellness to linger on it. Upon Deadpool’s instruction, he flees, leading into a battle between Ratbag and Swan that ends when a suitcase bomb detonates. In contrast to his earlier comic book portrayals, Deadpool here demonstrates a selfless desire to aid others simply because it is the morally correct choice.

2 He Had the Biggest Wedding in Comic Book History

Deadpool #27 (2012)

Writers: Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn.
Penciler: Mike Hawthorne.
Colorist: Jordie Bellaire.

Deadpool’s past relationships with women have been varied and tumultuous. He was inappropriate towards Copycat, was forbidden from seeing Death by Thanos, and many ended up either dead or distant due to his peculiarities. However, after a lifetime of hard knocks, he was granted a relationship that became so successful it reached the pinnacle of comic book marriages – one of the most extravagant weddings ever depicted in comics. To be precise, it’s one of the biggest, as it made it into the Guinness World Records, although some argue that a G.I. Joe comic had an even larger wedding.

Regardless, the cover for Deadpool #27 saw 236 people in the congregation, from Doctor Strange and the Guardians of the Galaxy to Luke Cage and Jessica Jones. Frenemies Cable and Wolverine served as best man and groomsman respectively, while old acquaintances like Domino and Siryn were bridesmaids. Even Evil Deadpool, a being made from his lopped-off body parts, turned up. It was a sweet moment even if the marriage ultimately didn’t last.

1 He Saved the World by Kicking Captain America in the Jewels

Deadpool #25 (1999)

Writer: Joe Kelly.
Penciler: Walter McDaniel.
Colorist: Matt Hicks.

Some extraordinary figures protect the globe by deflecting asteroids or preventing catastrophic weapons. Instead of these traditional methods, Deadpool achieved this feat by delivering a low blow to Captain America. The Mithras Directive enlisted Deadpool to vanquish a terrifying entity named Tiamat due to prophetic visions indicating that his actions would bring global tranquility and wisdom. In their initial encounter, Deadpool suffered a brutal beating. However, he emerged victorious in the second battle, fatally wounding Tiamat.

When he discovered that Tiamat was impeding Mithras and their extraterrestrial rescuer from transforming humans into drones, Deadpool altered his approach. He charged towards Mithras’ alien ally, but encountered a brainwashed Captain America instead. Faced with the dilemma of allowing humanity to coexist peacefully without free will or in conflict with it, Deadpool opted to give Cap a hard kick and demolish the alien. This way, humans would continue to grapple with their problems, but they’d be free to tackle them on their own terms – thanks to Deadpool.

2024-08-01 09:34