Deadpool Epic Collection #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis Epic Collection gathers Deadpool's early solo adventures from the late 1990s, including the complete run of his first ongoing series (#1-17) and the 'Deadpool/Death' annual. Written by Joe Kelly with art by Ed McGuinness and others, these issues establish the Merc with a Mouth's signature fourth-wall-breaking humor while introducing key supporting characters like Blind Al, Weasel, and the villainous T-Ray. The collection also features crossovers with Cable, Siryn, and Taskmaster, cementing Deadpool's transition from a Spider-Man villain to a fan-favorite antihero in the Marvel Universe.
In "It's D-D-Deadpool, Folks!", the Merc with a Mouth returns from a Bolivia-based revolution—complete with a suitcase full of revolutionary currency—to confront Patch at Merc Central. His next assignment takes him to Antarctica, where he clashes with Sasquatch and accidentally triggers a meltdown at a gamma research station, forcing him to think on his feet to prevent a continent-wide disaster. When offered a chance at a new life with Landau, Luckman and Lake, Deadpool, ever the antihero, declines with a grin—some things, like chaos, are just too good to give up. Written by Joe Kelly and brought to life with sharp, kinetic art by Ed McGuinness, inks by Nathan Massengill, and vibrant colors by Chris Lichtner and Digital Chameleon, the cover by McGuinness and Massengill captures Deadpool’s signature flair in full.
In "What the Cat Dragged In," Wolverine and Maverick team up for a high-stakes rescue mission when Deadpool is captured by a shadowy group experimenting on him in a desperate bid to cure the Legacy Virus. With Deadpool’s sharp wit and unpredictable nature at the center of the chaos, the trio must navigate a dangerous web of secrets and science before it’s too late.
In this laugh-out-loud adventure from Deadpool Epic Collection #2, Wade Wilson returns from a Bolivia mission—armed with revolutionary cash and a new set of grievances—only to be sent on a wild ride to Antarctica, where he faces off against Sasquatch and accidentally triggers a meltdown at a gamma research station. With the southern hemisphere on the brink of irradiation, Deadpool’s chaotic brilliance takes over, turning disaster into a rescue with his signature mix of wit and mayhem. When a mysterious offer from Zoe and Noah comes his way, he weighs the idea of joining Landau, Luckman and Lake—but as always, being a hero just isn’t his style.
In "Operation: Fat Wacky Doctor's Game," Deadpool’s nosy detour into Siryn’s private moment takes a sharp turn when he learns Weasel’s been kidnapped. Tracking his friend to a Nevada desert compound, Deadpool finds himself up against Taskmaster and his elite trainees—only to discover Weasel might be working for the enemy. With his usual chaos and a severed finger as a souvenir, Deadpool’s about to prove that even the best-trained fighters can’t predict a madman in a red suit.
In a hilariously awkward twist, Deadpool’s attempt to regrow his middle finger goes awry, leaving him mortified—especially when Black Tom sends him a mocking souvenir from his past. Forced to team up with Siryn, he sets off to confront 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 Siryn blocking his path. Meanwhile, T-Ray keeps up his deadly work, chasing a personal vendetta of his own.
In "Man, Check Out the Head on That Chick!", Deadpool juggles two conflicting contracts—rescue and assassination—on the same woman locked away in a psychiatric asylum. Using Weasel as cover, he battles Vamp, who transforms into Animus, throwing Deadpool’s senses (and hormones) into chaos. When he finally reaches his target, the truth unfolds: the woman is Typhoid Mary, and her fractured identities have each hired him for opposite ends.
In "Paradigm Lost," Zoe, a sharp-witted executive from Landau, Luckman and Lake, takes an unconventional approach to recruiting a new mercenary—disguising herself as a streetwalker to infiltrate the underworld and win over the notoriously chaotic Wade Wilson. Her plan hits a snag when Wade, grappling with a sudden cancer diagnosis, abruptly abandons his life on the streets and vanishes, leaving Zoe’s scheme in disarray and her cover dangerously exposed.
In "Typhoid...It Ain't Just fer Cattle Any More (or Head Trips)," Deadpool brings his new partner, Typhoid Mary, to Hellhouse for a chaotic welcome-to-the-team meet-up with his mercenary crew. When Weasel crashes the scene and T-Ray humiliates Deadpool by burning off his mask in front of everyone, Mary’s suppressed memories stir—sending her off on a sudden, mysterious journey to New York.
In "Whomsoever Fights Monsters...", Daredevil and Deadpool join forces to stop the deadly Typhoid Mary, unaware that Matt Murdock's past holds a shocking connection to her—she’s the prostitute he once thought he’d killed during his search for his father’s murderer. The revelation shakes Matt to his core, forcing him to confront a forgotten chapter of his own history as the mission grows more personal than either hero expected.
In "We Don't Need Another Hero....," Typhoid, still stewing over Deadpool’s meddling during her clash with Daredevil, decides to take matters into her own hands—literally. With a trail of chaos in her wake, she dares the Merc with a Mouth to stop her, turning their uneasy history into a deadly game of cat and mouse.
In "Ssshhhhhhhhh! (or Heroes Reburned)," Deadpool’s already shaky grip on sanity starts to fray as he seeks a heroic mission—only to be lured into a trap by a mysterious stranger claiming to need help rescuing a kidnapped princess. The twist? The whole setup is a deadly game orchestrated by the villain Deathtrap, who’s far too fond of his own brand of peril. Meanwhile, Al’s prank with Deadpool’s weapons adds a layer of chaos, and a surprising moment of connection grows between Al and Weasel.
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