Just in time for his highly anticipated return to the big screen later this year in Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel Comics' most iconic mercenary will headline a brand-new solo ongoing comic book series this April.
Deadpool #1 will be written by Cody Ziglar, known for his acclaimed work on Miles Morales: Spider-Man, and illustrated by Rogê Antônio, the artist behind some of Venom and Carnage's bloodiest recent adventures. Together, they’ll take readers and Wade guns blazing into a new age packed with Deadpool's specific brand of violence and lunacy, along with a heavy dose of deadly family drama.
As he confronts a brand-new archenemy named Death Grip - who may very well live up to his name - Wade will also reunite with his daughter Ellie. It's the father/daughter duo the Marvel Universe isn't ready for...and if Death Grip has his way, it'll only lead to heartbreak!
Today, you can see the full arsenal of Deadpool #1 variant covers, including explosive new pieces by superstar artists like Ryan Stegman, Javier Garrón, Jan Bazaldua, and Deadpool creator, Rob Liefeld.
"Wade's been one of my favorite characters since I first got into super hero comics, so being asked to helm a Deadpool series was a dream come true," Ziglar said in a press release shared by Marvel Comics last year. "I look forward to diving into and exploring Wade's family (found or otherwise), his unique approach to being a (mostly) unkillable mercenary, as well see what kinda of whackos they bring into his orbit."
Antônio added, "Deadpool has always been on the list of characters I'd like to draw one day, and that's finally happening! For me, he is one of the most fun characters and allows me to play with him a lot, artistically speaking. I can't wait to see readers' reactions!"
Releasing a new Deadpool series ahead of Deadpool 3's release next July makes all the sense in the world and, with that threequel set to be Marvel Studios' only 2024 movie, we're expecting next year to be the Merc with the Mouth's chance to shine across all forms of media.
You can check out these new variant covers for the Merc with the Mouth's new comic book series below. As always, stay tuned for details on this and all the latest Marvel Comics reveals as we have them.
DEADPOOL #1
Written by CODY ZIGLAR
Art by ROGÊ ANTÔNIO
Cover by TAURIN CLARKE
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