Animus

Born in the pages of Deadpool #0 in 1998, Animus is a Modern Age Marvel creation from the legendary Joe Kelly and artist Yancey Labat — the very team that defined Deadpool's irreverent, boundary-pushing voice for a generation of fans. With a debut in one of the most sought-after zero issues of the era, Animus keeps genuinely eclectic company, sharing pages with the likes of Bucky, Ben Parker, and Blind Al across collected editions that remain essential reading. Rare in the catalog but rooted in a landmark run, this is exactly the kind of deep-cut character that rewards the dedicated collector digging into Kelly's celebrated Deadpool work.