Despicable Deadpool #289

Both the writer and artist leaned into the absurdity of this issue with an abandon that is refreshing and fun to witness. This book was fun to read from start to finish. Read Full Review

The Despicable Deadpool #289 continues to prove to be one of Marvel Legacy's best ongoing titles. With an outrageous story and beautiful art that showcases Deadpool in a conflict unlike any seen before, the creative team manages to deliver a blend of humor, gore, and spectacle that is sure to entertain any fan of the regeneratin' degenerate. Read Full Review

Deadpool was among Marvel's best ongoing series before the Legacy relaunch, and it remains so now. Even though this arc loses a bit of momentum early on with the abrupt end to Cable and Deadpool's feud, it quickly makes up for that problem with an epic, bizarre and thoroughly entertaining showdown with Stryfe. Even after five years, this series has lost none of its charm. Read Full Review

This Cable and Deadpool reunion has been enjoyable. Nothing new to their dynamic, not letting nostalgia drag down their current standing, just a solid read. Scott Koblish and Nick Filardi take full advantage of Wade's change of heart, painting the walls of every panel with bloody carnage. Read Full Review

Deadpool and Cable might bicker and banter, but their shared history over the years has made them one of comics' best buddy duos, and Duggan and Koblish are leveraging that dynamic nicely. Read Full Review

CrazyforRAMU

May 21, 2018

A serious attempt to kill Stryfe turns into an absurd "LOL memes" hypothetical. It's fun in a very silly way, but it feels like a comedy relief detour on the longer arc. I'm not sure if Gerry Duggan is successfully threading the needle between "laugh at my jokes" and "cry at my pain;" it feels weird to look back at *this* Deadpool expressing suicidal feelings just a few issues ago. Scott Koblish's art continues to aim for fun über alles, with details suffering slightly. But hey, he draws a pretty dang good dinosaur fight!

RustonLF

Nov 09, 2017

Deadpool becomes something of a supporting cast member in his own book as Cable and Stryfe try to continue their feud. That is too bad. While I appreciate the fact that Duggan is trying to create humor with as much insanity as he can create stacked on top of each other, there is nothing really clever or of substance here. It is the who has the bigger stick game escalating to a nuclear missile strike. The one thing that worked for me was the humor. Duggan has a bit of fun mocking his own story and characters that worked. The art is over the top with colors that are bright and stand out. This made sense for me at times but it lacks detail that could have enhanced some of the visuals. Combined this title definitely falls under the category of fun if that is what you are looking for. If you are looking for more there are better places to look. Duggan does a much better job in my opinion on Guardians where there is fun but also a bit more weight to the events. There are clear stakes that give the violence and abnormality purpose. Deadpool seems to be unclear on its purpose at that really drags it down for me. It is an easy and fun read so if you are not burnt out on Deadpool yet I would give it a chance. more

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Pants24 - Nov 9, 2017

How long have you been reading Duggan's run?

RustonLF - Nov 9, 2017

On Deadpool? Only a little bit on and off. I honestly should stop reading and writing my reviews for the title. I can see how it would work because there is a lot of energy in it. It is definitely fun. I don't think I have enough invested in him to stay interested in where this is going.

RustonLF - Nov 9, 2017

I read the Death Do Us Part crossover, and a little bit during Secret Empire. I liked most of it.

Pants24 - Nov 9, 2017

The Death Do Us Part crossover was not particularly good. It's really taken off since then, though. The Secret Empire arc and everything leading up to that was fantastic. Deadpool isn't for everyone, though. To me, Deadpool is at his best when he's humorous, yet the story is dark, and Duggan's had a lot of darkness in his run.

RustonLF - Nov 9, 2017

I think I like him better when the focus is on him. This seems to be very Cable heavy with Deadpool in the background. I might enjoy it more after this arc is done.

Pants24 - Nov 10, 2017

Duggan does a fantastic job writing Deadpool and focusing on him compared to others. If he weren't so popular right now, I think Deadpool makes for a fantastic background/second character in a comic. Remender did a great job with him on his run on Uncanny X-Force.

RustonLF - Nov 10, 2017

What did you think of him as an Avenger?

Pants24 - Nov 10, 2017

I wasn't a huge fan at first, but now I see there was a reason for it. Pretty tragic for old Wade Wilson, and that makes it all the better to me. I didn't ready Duggan's run on Uncanny Avengers, though. Stegman's art style really threw me off. I enjoy most of his art, but it looks like he was trying out a new style at that time and I just couldn't get into it.

RustonLF - Nov 10, 2017

I am curious, what is it you like about this new story arc? I am not judging you and don't want you to think you need to be defensive. I am just wondering if there is something I am just not connecting with.

Pants24 - Nov 10, 2017

Admittedly, I thought this issue was weaker than the past two issues. I do enjoy Deadpool going back to being a little bit darker and not caring about acting heroic(ish) anymore. He was acting that way to try to be better and show others that he wasn't terrible, and it was all just a manipulation. It cost him everything that he had. I also like how Duggan generally writes him as a competent character and not as some bull shit punchline who can be taken down by anyone.