Deadpool
The Merc with a Mouth - a wise-cracking, fourth-wall-breaking anti-hero with regenerative healing powers and a twisted sense of humor.
Category
Movie
Release Year
1991
Origin
USA
Tags
anti-heroMarvelcomedyactionfourth wall breaking
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Deadpool (Wade Winston Wilson)
Aliases
The Merc with a Mouth, Regenerating Degenerate, Wade Wilson
Type
Comic Book Character/Anti-Hero
Release Year
1991
Status
Active
Origin
United States
Region
United States
Creation Information
Creator
Rob Liefeld, Fabian Nicieza
Publisher
Marvel Comics
Original Work
Comic Books
Genre
Superhero, Comedy, Action, Satire
Content Information
Synopsis
A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary who gains accelerated healing powers through the Weapon X program, becoming an unpredictable anti-hero.
Main Characters
Deadpool/Wade Wilson, Vanessa Carlysle, Colossus, Negasonic Teenage Warhead
Setting
Marvel Universe, primarily New York and various global locations
Themes
Redemption, love, friendship, breaking conventions, dark humor
Target Audience
Mature audiences (17+)
Characters
Deadpool (Wade Wilson)
The Merc with a Mouth/Anti-Hero
A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary with accelerated healing powers and a tendency to...
Anti-HeroMercenaryMutateFourth Wall Breaker
Ajax (Francis Freeman)
Primary Antagonist/Weapon X OperativeWeapon XMale
The sadistic Weapon X operative responsible for Wade Wilson's transformation and disfigurement.
Abilities: Enhanced Reflexes, Pain Immunity, Combat Training...
Quotes:
"What's my name?"
""I am Ajax (Francis Freeman).""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
VillainWeapon XTorturerNemesis
Cable (Nathan Summers)
Time-Traveling Soldier/FrenemyX-ForceMale
A time-traveling mutant soldier from the future who initially opposes Deadpool but becomes an unlikely ally.
Abilities: Telepathy, Telekinesis, Time Travel...
Quotes:
"I'm from the future. It's really bad there."
""I am Cable (Nathan Summers).""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
Time TravelerSoldierFrenemyX-Force
Domino (Neena Thurman)
X-Force Member/Lucky MercenaryX-ForceFemale
A mutant mercenary with probability-altering powers that give her incredible luck.
Abilities: Probability Manipulation, Enhanced Reflexes, Marksmanship...
Quotes:
"Luck isn't a superpower!"
""I am Domino (Neena Thurman).""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Weasel (Jack Hammer)
Friend/Information BrokerIndependentMale
Wade Wilson's best friend and the bartender at the mercenary hangout Sister Margaret's.
Abilities: Information Gathering, Technical Skills, Bartending...
Quotes:
"You look like an avocado had sex with an older avocado."
""I am Weasel (Jack Hammer).""
""Every journey begins with a single step.""
character
Media Forms
Comics
Multiple ongoing series, limited series, crossovers
Live Action Films
Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), Deadpool 3 (upcoming)
Video Games
Deadpool (2013), Marvel vs. Capcom series, various Marvel games
Animated Series
Various Marvel animated appearances
Merchandise
Action figures, clothing, collectibles, accessories
Commercial Information
Box Office
Over $1.5 billion worldwide from films
Sales
Millions of comic book sales
Awards
Teen Choice Awards, People's Choice Awards
Critical Reception
Generally positive, praised for humor and Ryan Reynolds' performance
Cultural Impact
Revolutionized R-rated superhero films, popularized meta-humor
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Devoted global fanbase across all age groups
Communities
Reddit communities, fan forums, social media groups
Events
Comic conventions, cosplay events, fan meetups
Quotes
Maximum effort!, Chimichangas!, I'm touching myself tonight
Memes
Fourth wall breaks, Ryan Reynolds jokes, Deadpool vs. everyone
Cosplay
Extremely popular cosplay character at conventions
Historical Development
1991
First appearance in New Mutants #98
1993
First solo limited series
1997
First ongoing solo series begins
2009
X-Men Origins: Wolverine film appearance (poorly received)
2016
Deadpool film becomes massive success
2018
Deadpool 2 continues film success
2019
Disney acquires Fox, Deadpool joins MCU
Related Links
www.marvel.com
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