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Deadpool Classic #7-10
Deadpool Classic Omnibus, Vol. 1
It's a heaping helping of the Merc with a Mouth, chock-full of the craziness that helped form a cult following! Deadpool crosses Loki, joins the Frightful Four, rubs shoulders with Black Panther, and goes into space - but who'll throttle him first: his new roommates, his crazy ex Copycat, or his new sidekick Pool Boy? Deadpool takes on the mob, battles the Punisher, rejoins Weapon X, faces his nemesis T-Ray...and dies - twice! And as if four pretenders ushering in a Reign of the Deadpools isn't enough, who the heck is Agent X and what's his title-stealing deal? Is he Deadpool or ain't he? Taskmaster and Outlaw join the fun...and so should you! Guest-starring Thor, Siryn and Fight-Man! COLLECTING: DEADPOOL (1997) 34-69, BLACK PANTHER (1998) 23, AGENT X 1-15, FIGHT-MAN 1; MATERIAL FROM X-MEN UNLIMITED (1993) 28
1299 pages, Hardcover
First published January 19, 2016
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About the author
Christopher J. Priest
1,058 books188 followersFormerly (before 1993) known as James or Jim Owsley.
Christopher James Priest is a critically acclaimed novelist and comic book writer. Priest is the first African-American writer and editor for Marvel and DC Comics. His groundbreaking Black Panther series was lauded by Entertainment Weekly and The Village Voice and will serve as the basis for the 2018 Marvel Cinematic Universe adaption.
Besides Black Panther, Priest has written comics for Conan, Steel, Green Lantern, The Crew and edited The Amazing Spider-Man. He also co-created Quantum & Woody along with Mark Bright and co-founded Milestone Media.
After a decade long hiatus he is currently writing comic books again and recently concluded a stint writing the comic book Deathstroke (2016-2019).
In addition to being a writer, Christopher J. Priest is also a baptist minister.
Christopher James Priest is a critically acclaimed novelist and comic book writer. Priest is the first African-American writer and editor for Marvel and DC Comics. His groundbreaking Black Panther series was lauded by Entertainment Weekly and The Village Voice and will serve as the basis for the 2018 Marvel Cinematic Universe adaption.
Besides Black Panther, Priest has written comics for Conan, Steel, Green Lantern, The Crew and edited The Amazing Spider-Man. He also co-created Quantum & Woody along with Mark Bright and co-founded Milestone Media.
After a decade long hiatus he is currently writing comic books again and recently concluded a stint writing the comic book Deathstroke (2016-2019).
In addition to being a writer, Christopher J. Priest is also a baptist minister.
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October 16, 2020
Wow! I can't believe I read the whole thing. That took forever.
On the one hand, it's deeply satisfying to read a huge chunk of comics continuity like this. This omnibus collects a generous slice of Deadpool’s 1997 series--issues 34-69, to be exact--as well as his followup series, Agent X. I think my favorite extended runs were written by Christopher Priest and Gail Simone. Both seemed to have a good handle on the character, and a fine-tuned sense of how to balance the action and the comedy.
That said, there is somewhat of a sense of the title floundering for direction at times. Whenever a writer doesn't seem to have a sense of what to do with the character, it seems to lead to Deadpool being killed and/or his base of operations getting blown up. It happens just a liiiiiiittle too often over the course of this book.
I’m not sure that I understand the logic of calling this “Deadpool Classic, Vol. 1.” As I said, the book kicks off with issue 34 of the ‘97 Deadpool series. So why aren't issues 1-33 (I’m assuming they exist) included? Are they not considered “classic” somehow? I mean, if you want to distinguish this book from whichever book contains the beginning of the series, that's fine. Deadpool Classic. Deadpool Original. Deadpool Lite. Deadpool Zero. Whatever. But why bother calling this “Volume 1” when it very clearly isn't?
This book also contains two issues by Evan Dorkin, as well as a one shot featuring the Fight Man character who appears in his Deadpool story. I love Evan Dorkin’s work, but I’m sad to say that he's not really a good fit for the Merc With The Mouth. It feels more like Deadpool is an unnecessary intrusion on an Evan Dorkin story than anything else. His style of humor just doesn't really work for the book. The Fight Man comic is much better.
Unsure of whether to recommend this or not. It has its ups and downs. If you're not already a Deadpool fan, this probably won't change your mind. The book itself is a little too big and heavy to be comfortable to read. I enjoyed it as a longtime comics fan, but I’m not sure that ordinary mortals would feel the same. Do check it out if it sounds interesting.
On the one hand, it's deeply satisfying to read a huge chunk of comics continuity like this. This omnibus collects a generous slice of Deadpool’s 1997 series--issues 34-69, to be exact--as well as his followup series, Agent X. I think my favorite extended runs were written by Christopher Priest and Gail Simone. Both seemed to have a good handle on the character, and a fine-tuned sense of how to balance the action and the comedy.
That said, there is somewhat of a sense of the title floundering for direction at times. Whenever a writer doesn't seem to have a sense of what to do with the character, it seems to lead to Deadpool being killed and/or his base of operations getting blown up. It happens just a liiiiiiittle too often over the course of this book.
I’m not sure that I understand the logic of calling this “Deadpool Classic, Vol. 1.” As I said, the book kicks off with issue 34 of the ‘97 Deadpool series. So why aren't issues 1-33 (I’m assuming they exist) included? Are they not considered “classic” somehow? I mean, if you want to distinguish this book from whichever book contains the beginning of the series, that's fine. Deadpool Classic. Deadpool Original. Deadpool Lite. Deadpool Zero. Whatever. But why bother calling this “Volume 1” when it very clearly isn't?
This book also contains two issues by Evan Dorkin, as well as a one shot featuring the Fight Man character who appears in his Deadpool story. I love Evan Dorkin’s work, but I’m sad to say that he's not really a good fit for the Merc With The Mouth. It feels more like Deadpool is an unnecessary intrusion on an Evan Dorkin story than anything else. His style of humor just doesn't really work for the book. The Fight Man comic is much better.
Unsure of whether to recommend this or not. It has its ups and downs. If you're not already a Deadpool fan, this probably won't change your mind. The book itself is a little too big and heavy to be comfortable to read. I enjoyed it as a longtime comics fan, but I’m not sure that ordinary mortals would feel the same. Do check it out if it sounds interesting.
July 4, 2016
My first encounter with Deadpool was the movie; perhaps that is why I rate the comics often on how their storylines would work in the form of a movie script, read: how much of that delightful DP wackiness do they deliver ? The Avenger crossovers are just weak; his encounters with the Punisher are very entertaining, but the protagonists are such polar opposites that their battles are best left on paper. I never warmed up to the Agent X series, alltough the villains of the origin story are very cinematic. The best storylines breathe an atmosphere of pulp fiction, with the Merc falling for a tattoo femme fatale that buries him alive, or getting sucked into the rampage of serial killer high school girls. The appearance of "Pool Boy" is a sweet highlight that shows how the uneven tone of its acts make a mesmerizing musical out of this whole omnibus.
Read in parts to prevent overdose. Regeneration of entertainment guaranteed.
Read in parts to prevent overdose. Regeneration of entertainment guaranteed.
October 19, 2015
A funny mini series following the mysterious Alex Hayden or Agent X. Equipped with powers similar to Deadpool he causes havoc among his enmies and problems for his friends. Fun, good art and more fun. A Deadpool spin-off.
July 22, 2022
2.5 stars
Initially, I was enjoying it.
Then it just went too over the top and senseless. That's the whole point of it but oh well, it just didn't appeal to me as much.
Agent X, Alex showing up, did not catch my attention as much as I was expecting it. When I read the synopsis I thought the uncertainty would be thrilling, but it didn't live up to my expectations, but that's on me really.
On another note, every woman who shows up is always very voluptuous and they always have to sleep with the MC be it Deadpool or Agent X. Annoying.
Initially, I was enjoying it.
Then it just went too over the top and senseless. That's the whole point of it but oh well, it just didn't appeal to me as much.
Agent X, Alex showing up, did not catch my attention as much as I was expecting it. When I read the synopsis I thought the uncertainty would be thrilling, but it didn't live up to my expectations, but that's on me really.
On another note, every woman who shows up is always very voluptuous and they always have to sleep with the MC be it Deadpool or Agent X. Annoying.
August 2, 2023
This 15 issue miniseries is definitely the best run of Deadpool yet. Simone does a terrific job of twisting plots, providing great characters, and absolute hilarity. She's my definitive Deadpool writer right now.
April 5, 2016
There really wasn't much to like about this.
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