Deadpool #16
In "Want You to Want Me Part Two: No Man Is an Island," Deadpool’s chaotic bid to join the X-Men on Utopia hits a wall when Cyclops refuses—until Dagger steps in. With Wolverine’s wary approval, Domino is assigned to monitor the Merc with a Mouth, leading to a brutal beatdown, a pancake breakfast, and a surprising probationary spot on the team. Donning his makeshift uniform, Deadpool vows to prove himself by taking down Mercury’s father, a move that sets off a tense chain of events on Utopia. Written by Daniel Way and illustrated by Paco Medina, with inks by Juan Vlasco, colors by Marte Gracia, and letters by Virtual Calligraphy and Joe Sabino, the cover by Jason Pearson captures the issue’s sharp, irreverent edge.
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Deadpool makes a bid to join the X-Men on Utopia and Cyclops turns him down flat. Dagger takes up Deadpool's cause and, after Wolverine convinces him that the merc needs to be watched, Cyclops sends Domino to keep tabs on Deadpool. After a sound beating and a round of pancakes with Domino, Deadpool is given probationary status as an X-Man and dons his homemade costume. Much to Cyclops' chagrin, Deadpool decides to prove his worth to his new team by killing Mercury's father who is publicly demanding his daughter be released from Utopia.
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