Deadpool #19

The last story arc found our hero joining the X-Men and getting kicked out promptly, this next issue has Deadpool trying to move in on Spiderman’s territory. All the issues are the same and go a little something like this: Deadpool annoys some hero or villain, they get into a huge fight, he talks to himself a little, he either wins or loses and it ends with him moving on to another book. It doesn’t take a genius to see that Deadpool is just “book hopping” through the Marvel U and while this might be a bit stale and lack originality it’s still rather enjoyable. Despite it’s formulaic structure, series writer, Daniel Way, throws a few curve balls into the mix — issue 11’s meat suit — that just forces me to buy one as soon as it hits the shelves. I can’t help but think this would be a better book if the issues were centered around Deadpools exploits minus any other Marvel characters but it’s still the best Deadpool book and it’s down right hilarious.

Merc with a Mouth #8

I think I can say “Merc with a Mouth’s” last outing surprised everyone, just when you thought it was a stale read, “BOOM!” you get a good art and a pretty decent story. So naturally it’s going to be hard follow up, and I’m not even sure I’m going to read this issue; for me it’s always been about Arthur Suydam’s movie-themed covers. In its defense, last month’s issue was suppose to be the last so some readers out there must be enjoying this series enough for Marvel to extend it. Personally, I love Deadpool and just read the mainstream book but if you’re a hardcore fan of “Merc with a Mouth”, I ain’t mad at ya, do what you do and show Wade Wilson some love.