Deadpool by Joe Kelly: The Complete Collection #1

In this offbeat adventure from Joe Kelly’s *Deadpool: The Complete Collection #1*, the Merc with a Mouth returns from a Bolivia mission—complete with a wallet full of novelty revolutionary cash—only to be sent on a wild trip to Antarctica. There, he’s tasked with blowing up a gamma research station, but when he discovers the meltdown could irradiate the entire southern hemisphere, he’s forced to improvise. After saving the day in his own chaotic way, Deadpool is offered a chance at a more heroic life by Zoe and Noah, but as always, he’s quick to remind them: being a good guy just isn’t his style.

In "Operation: Fat Wacky Doctor's Game," Deadpool’s attempt to spy on Siryn takes a wild turn when he intercepts a ninja-led abduction of Weasel. Tracking his friend to a remote Nevada desert compound, Deadpool confronts Taskmaster, who’s training a new generation of fighters—only to learn Weasel might be joining the dark side. With his usual chaos and a clever twist, Deadpool fights back, but not without paying a painful price.

In a hilariously awkward twist, Deadpool’s attempt to regrow his severed middle finger goes hilariously wrong, leaving him flustered and vulnerable—especially when Black Tom sends him a mocking souvenir. With his usual bravado shaken, Deadpool teams up with Siryn to track down her villainous uncle, only to stumble upon Killebrew, the scientist who helped create him, who delivers a shocking revelation about Deadpool’s failing healing factor.

In "The Doctor Is Skinned (or The End of Our First Story Arc)," Wade, finally free from his cursed condition, turns his focus on Killebrew—the doctor who once tortured him in the Weapon X program—only to find his path blocked by Siryn, whose moral code clashes with his bloodlust. Meanwhile, T-Ray, still on the kill list, plots his next move with cold precision, turning the streets into a minefield of revenge and razor-sharp irony.

In "Paradigm Lost," Joe Kelly crafts a delightfully absurd twist on workplace recruitment when Zoe, a corporate executive with a very specific hiring vision, enlists the help of a streetwise hooker named Vanessa to reel in her target: a mercenary with a penchant for violence and a penchant for bad decisions. Disguised as a fellow sex worker, Zoe dives into the underbelly of the city, only to find her plans derailed when Wade Wilson—ever the chaotic force—abandons his partner upon learning he’s been diagnosed with cancer, vanishing into the shadows with a grim sense of purpose.

In "Man, Check Out the Head on That Chick!" from Deadpool by Joe Kelly: The Complete Collection #1, Deadpool lands a bizarre double assignment: break a woman out of a psychiatric asylum—or kill her there. Using Weasel as cover, he infiltrates the facility only to face off against Vamp, who transforms into Animus and throws Deadpool’s already chaotic instincts into overdrive. When he finally reaches the woman in question, the truth unfolds in a twist that leaves him questioning not just his mission, but the very nature of the target he’s been sent to save—or silence.

In this delightfully absurd installment from *Deadpool: The Complete Collection #1*, Deadpool brings his new companion, Typhoid Mary, to Hellhouse for a chaotic meet-and-greet with his mercenary crew. When Weasel unexpectedly teleports in and T-Ray humiliates Deadpool by burning off his mask in front of the gang, Mary’s past begins to surface—sparking a sudden, mysterious journey back to New York, driven by fragmented memories she can’t quite grasp.

In "Whomsoever Fights Monsters...", Daredevil and Deadpool join forces to stop Typhoid Mary, a dangerous adversary whose past holds a shocking connection to Matt Murdock’s own history. When Matt realizes she’s the same woman he once believed he’d killed—years ago during his search for his father’s murderer—the mission takes a personal turn.

Jo, the usually chaotic Typhoid, is simmering over Deadpool’s interference in her showdown with Daredevil, so she decides to take matters into her own hands—literally. With a spree of lethal antics and a direct challenge to Deadpool himself, she’s not just making a statement; she’s daring him to prove he’s more than just a punchline.

In "Ssshhhhhhhhh! (or Heroes Reburned)," Deadpool’s already shaky grip on sanity starts to fray as he seeks a mission that feels truly heroic—only to be lured into a bizarre quest by a mysterious stranger claiming to need help rescuing a kidnapped princess. Joe Kelly’s sharp humor and the story’s escalating absurdity turn the usual superhero setup on its head, as Deadpool soon finds himself trapped in a deadly game of his own making, with Al’s prankish meddling adding a whole new layer of chaos.

In "Road-Trip Roulette!", Deadpool and Al spend a surprisingly chaotic day at the Bay City Aquarium, where even the fish seem to be plotting something. When the Lightning Rods—unbeknownst to most, the Great Lakes Avengers now under Thunderbolts oversight—show up for their own aquatic outing, things spiral into full-blown mayhem. Just as Weasel attempts to teleport Deadpool, Doorman’s powers kick in at the same moment, sending the merc and Al careening through time in a whirlwind of confusion and absurdity.