The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to... Deadpool

Welcome to the Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide, where we take you through the Wellington City Libraries’ collection of a comic book character or series. This guide is all about The Merc with a Mouth, The Regeneratin’ Degenerate, Deadpool!

Who is Deadpool?

Seeking a cure for his terminal cancer, Wade Wilson was experimented on by Weapon X, the same clandestine government agency that worked with Wolverine. As a result, Wade gained the ability to heal from any injury, but at the cost of his appearance and his sanity. Utilising his newfound powers to become a mercenary-for-hire, Wade was reborn as Deadpool!


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Updated July 31, 2024
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Secret Wars
Hickman, Jonathan
Paper Book
The interdimensional Incursions have eliminated each and every dimension one by one - and now, despite the best efforts of the scientists, sages and superhumans of both dimensions, the Marvel Universe and Ultimate Universe have collided with one another... and been destroyed! Now, all that exists in...
King Deadpool. Vol 1
Thompson, Kelly
Paper Book
A new era begins for the Merc with a Mouth! Deadpool's newest job has him going after the King of Monsters, who has claimed a new kingdom for his terrifying subjects... on Staten Island! But you know what they say, when you come at the king, you better not miss! Soon, Wade Wilson finds himself with...
Deadpool
Thompson, Kelly
Paper Book
Hail to the King! Deadpool's unlikeliest career change yet sees him dethrone the King of Monsters - and become the Merc with a Monarchy! His new kingdom? Staten Island... the place where monsters dwell! But his royal highness soon finds himself neck-deep in political intrigue, facing major obstacles...
Deadpool vs. Wolverine
Hama, Larry
Paper Book
Deadpool and Wolverine have one of the most heated rivalries in comics, and these are some of their most epic battles! The Merc with a Mouth takes on the Mutant with the Mutton chops in their greatest battles - and occasional team-ups! Katanas and claws clash in their brutal first meeting - but when...
Hawkeye vs Deadpool
Duggan, Gerry
Paper Book
Meet Hawkeye: ladies man ('ladies man' because the ladies love to hate this man), mighty marksman and, most importantly, Avenger. He's the only guy on the team without any powers, though. Then there's Deadpool. He can be shot, stabbed and punched in the face, but nothing can keep him down. What do...
Deadpool kills the Marvel Universe
Bunn, Cullen
Paper Book
What if everything funny about Deadpool...was actually just disturbing? What if he decided to kill everyone and everything that makes up the Marvel Universe? What if he actually pulled it off? The Merc with a Mouth takes a turn for the twisted in a horror comic like no other... Collecting: Deadpool...
Deadpool kills the Marvel Universe again
Bunn, Cullen
Paper Book
The writer and artist of the original slaughterfest reunite! Prepare for an all-new, all-different tale of death and destruction starring the Merc With A Mouth! You won't believe your eyes when Deadpool kills the entire Marvel Universe...again! COLLECTING: DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE AGAIN 1...

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