Everything You Need to Know About Deadpool Before Watching Deadpool and Wolverine

Deadpool and Wolverine (Deadpool and Wolverine) promises to not only be the success the Marvel Cinematic Universe has needed for years, but also to explore its own mythology from a whole new perspective. Judging by the trailers, the film will now show the House of Ideas multiverse in all its glory and expansion. This, while the mutant saga X-Men from Fox, as well as several new ones, make their first real appearance in the franchise.

However, the great attraction Deadpool and WolverineThis is Deadpool’s introduction to the Disney world. Ryan Reynolds’ Wade Wilson arrives in the MCU with all his self-assurance and twisted humor, opening the door to fully explore his curious, vast, and intriguing history. The truth is, he is one of the most eccentric figures in the world of comics and comic books. His new feature film promises to be an important milestone in the Marvel Studios film saga.

Villain, antihero, mercenary. Deadpool has played a variety of roles since his debut in New Mutants (volume 1) #98since the late 1990s. His creators, artist Rob Liefeld and writer Fabian Nicieza, presented their character with a gray scenario that would allow him to go through all the possibilities. Deadpool was designed to mix a very different logic into his stories and adventures than the logic of the “good guy” or “bad guy.” The ambiguity of his personality and actions made him a unique and very attractive proposition.

Deadpool, a rarity in the comic book world

Without taking himself too seriously, Deadpool has become an icon. Especially in the type of figure who can combine all kinds of twists and scenarios in his performances. From his first appearance, he marked a distance from any other Marvel creation up to that time. Violent, at times close to madness and disfigured, The intention of its creators was to explore uncharted territory. In other words, the character was not known for either kindness or evil.

This element, quite unusual for Marvel, immediately gave a new place to the complex mutant. Liefeld and Nicieze managed to create a twisted figure who could break the fourth wall and use foul language, because they managed to avoid the banality presented by other already established figures at the publisher.

A long road to success

After his first appearance in New mutantssaid Deadpool, often present in the collection X-force. Although, due to his growing popularity – and the relative failure of stories centered around superhero teams – he soon began his adventures individually. The most notable was a miniseries. Deadpool: Circle Chasewhich was published in 1993. Written by Fabian Nicieza and illustrated by Joe Madureira, the comic explores Deadpool’s past as well as linked it to the ability to be both an ally and an enemy of ordinary heroes.

This was repeated in Deadpool: Sins of the Pastsince 1994. The works of Mark Waid and Ian Churchill first showed his ability to quickly become a sworn villain. But also to find redemption. The popularity of both experiments allowed him to be included as a special guest in famous series about the characters. Among them are the iconic Wolverine, Nomad, Silver Sable and Heroes for Hire. He almost always took the place of the narrator who communicated with the reader and whose humor it was, of course, more twisted and evil than any other Marvel figure.

I’ll be a star soon

In 1997, Deadpool finally got his own monthly comic book series, written by Joe Kelly and featuring art by Ed McGuinness. It was this project that brought the character not only sales success but also critical acclaim. It was here that his personality was also given its final form, allowing him to create his own superhero team while also finding his ultimate style. From 1997 to 1998 term “Mercenary with a mouth” It began to be used to refer to Deadpool and became an object of worship among readers.

The collection only ran for 69 issues and was cancelled in 2002. The reasons for the failure were never clear. It was obvious that it was becoming increasingly difficult to maintain the spirit of the character. Shortly after, Gail Simone took over Deadpool’s world with the mission explore its strengths and restore its shine in the eyes of the public.

It took some time, but the comic was back to normal. In 2008, Cable and Deadpool again by Fabian Nicieza, became a bestseller. That same year, the mercenary returned to the individual series with Daniel Way and reached his greatest moment of popularity thanks to the miniseries. Deadpool: Suicide KingsAnd Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth.

Deadpool in the movies

On film, and with the help of Ryan Reynolds, who worked hard to convince Fox to take a gamble on the character, Deadpool was a success. Beyond his satirical skills, the character demonstrated Marvel’s capabilities in a much more mature and complex universe. And it was proof that audiences were ready for a hero (or antihero). with more complex morals and informal methods and motivations.

In any case, his beginning was not very flattering. The character came to the cinema in X-Men Origins: Wolverine in 2009. The origin story of the titular hero featured a version of Deadpool tortured by all manner of experiments. The end result was Weapon XI, a subject whose powers were enhanced through extensive genetic manipulation. This version of the Mercenary Company quickly became the laughing stock of superhero films. And while the film was set to debut Deadpool and Wolverine It’s presented as a fond memory, and Marvel has done its best to bury it in oblivion.

A massive success

The antihero’s real moment of glory on the big screen came only in 2016. Dead PoolTim Miller’s film was a box office hit. In fact, the film remained the highest-grossing R-rated film for four years. Likewise, it opened up the possibility of a character type much more mature and gangster for the Marvel factory.

Finally, in 2018, a sequel was released. Only with a name Deadpool 2The feature film explored the mercenary’s comic universe and brought him into the cinema. live action from his traditional counterpart Cable (Josh Brolin), as well as Domino (Zazie Beetz), his comic book love interest and X-Force member.

Now, Deadpool and Wolverine It’s being touted as the event of the year in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not only is it the only Marvel Studios film of 2024, but it also brings back Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. Not only that, but it also shows him in his blue and yellow costume for the first time in a movie.

Deadpool and Wolverinewill open this Thursday July 25 in Spain and Latin America. The film will hit theaters in the U.S. a day later. There are huge expectations for its commercial performance and how it will impact future MCU projects.