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Deadpool: World's Greatest
Deadpool: World's Greatest, Volume 3: Deadpool vs. Sabretooth
Deadpool vs. Sabretooth! But when two unkillable killers go to war, how do you know when it's all over? These two Weapon X alumni are on a collision course, because Deadpool thinks that Sabretooth killed his parents. The really messy part is that Wade did the dirty deed himself, and has no idea! Hidden secrets, healing factors and horrific violence all collide as Deadpool's misplaced quest for vengeance threatens to blow up in his face. But as DP and SB battle tooth and claw, what is Victor Creed's fellow Uncanny X-Man Magneto going to do about it? Meanwhile, the Mercs For Money make moolah in the mouthy one's name while Wade tries to come to terms with being a global hero and an Avenger, after a lifetime as an inveterate degenerate. How's he coping? Not well.
Collecting: Deadpool 8-12
Collecting: Deadpool 8-12
112 pages, Paperback
First published September 6, 2016
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November 10, 2016
There are at least 50 shades of Deadpool…
Like Deadpool, I’m partial to Bea Arthur, although I wouldn’t say no to Betty White.
Am I right fellas?
So, 50 shades…
Each writer tries to bring a unique touch to his/her approach to Deadpool:
10% more humor
15% less blood and gore
35% more penis jokes with 12% less fart jokes
17% more fourth wall breaking
25% more lovable + 12% more DAWWW moments
67 % more Les Miserable references (this one never made it past the editor)
100 % less Rob Liefeld
33 % less funny (alas, this wasn’t a conscious decision)
And this brings me to this volume:
Deadpool has reached new heights – he’s an Avenger and he’s got his own crew, but something is still stuck in his craw – Sabretooth murdered his parents
So cue bombastic revenge music.
And cue hackneyed showdown.
Sabretooth has a lot to answer for, but his turnaround during the laborious Axis crossover event seems to have stuck and he’s not a totally evil douche and he’s sporting a glimmer of a conscience.
So does this sway Deadpool?
No, no it does not.
The last issue in this volume has two lady Deadpools fighting in out in the future. And, kids, in Marvel if we’re talking future, we’re talking (cue bombastic futuristic music) the year, 2099.
You can dance like it’s 2099, but it’s awkward, painful and you’ll need talcum powder afterwards.
Deadpool has a Pool-cave or a Dead-cave and he’s old and wrinkly and looks like Mick Jagger if you left him out in the sun for a couple of weeks.
Bottom line: Laugh-out loud moments are few, the storyline of misplaced and vented feelings of violent anger is almost a trope and Duggan brings little that is new or entertaining to this volume.
A meh three stars.
Counselors are standing by, kids, so no worries.
Like Deadpool, I’m partial to Bea Arthur, although I wouldn’t say no to Betty White.
Am I right fellas?
So, 50 shades…
Each writer tries to bring a unique touch to his/her approach to Deadpool:
10% more humor
15% less blood and gore
35% more penis jokes with 12% less fart jokes
17% more fourth wall breaking
25% more lovable + 12% more DAWWW moments
67 % more Les Miserable references (this one never made it past the editor)
100 % less Rob Liefeld
33 % less funny (alas, this wasn’t a conscious decision)
And this brings me to this volume:
Deadpool has reached new heights – he’s an Avenger and he’s got his own crew, but something is still stuck in his craw – Sabretooth murdered his parents
So cue bombastic revenge music.
And cue hackneyed showdown.
Sabretooth has a lot to answer for, but his turnaround during the laborious Axis crossover event seems to have stuck and he’s not a totally evil douche and he’s sporting a glimmer of a conscience.
So does this sway Deadpool?
No, no it does not.
The last issue in this volume has two lady Deadpools fighting in out in the future. And, kids, in Marvel if we’re talking future, we’re talking (cue bombastic futuristic music) the year, 2099.
You can dance like it’s 2099, but it’s awkward, painful and you’ll need talcum powder afterwards.
Deadpool has a Pool-cave or a Dead-cave and he’s old and wrinkly and looks like Mick Jagger if you left him out in the sun for a couple of weeks.
Bottom line: Laugh-out loud moments are few, the storyline of misplaced and vented feelings of violent anger is almost a trope and Duggan brings little that is new or entertaining to this volume.
A meh three stars.
Counselors are standing by, kids, so no worries.
November 30, 2016
This book was just OK. There were no real laugh out loud moments, probably due to it being a Deadpool-Angst chapter about his dead parents. I've discovered I don't care about Deadpool's dead parents. Sabretooth has never been a favourite of mine, either, so his guest appearance didn't win this book any points from me.
It didn't help having another crappy 'Deadpool 2099' slapped on the end, either.
Still, it wasn't entirely terrible. Just not prime 'Pool.
It didn't help having another crappy 'Deadpool 2099' slapped on the end, either.
Still, it wasn't entirely terrible. Just not prime 'Pool.
September 1, 2021
Drawing its laughs from references rather than anything else, Deadpool vs Sabretooth succeeds in pitting mutant versus merc-with-a-mouth, but to what aim? Mediocre rather than good, enjoyable if you do not linger on it, a safe read with art that doesn't inspire awe but does a fine enough job of telling a story.
Worth borrowing from a library or reading on the Marvel app for the Magneto cameo and the two laughs I got from it.
Worth borrowing from a library or reading on the Marvel app for the Magneto cameo and the two laughs I got from it.
January 30, 2023
This was a fairly random read for me. I picked up a copy super cheap, but I don't read Deadpool, so I lacked a wider narrative context. That being said, I enjoyed the read. It's not perfect, the artwork isn't the best, but there were some fun bits, some action, some laughs.
November 9, 2020
Druhé čtení, hodnocení zůstává. Oceňuju větší důraz na Deadpoolovu psychologii, ale Duggan spíš klouže po povrchu. Některé groteskní fóry (třeba lepidlo) zbytečně ničí vážné momenty a pořád mám pocit, že se z toho dalo vyždímat víc.
January 11, 2021
Jako bavilo mě to a líbí se mi větší důraz na Deadpoolovu psychiku, ale nic převratného to není.
March 27, 2017
Finally! I was hoping this series would pick up, and it seems like it might finally be on the right track.
This volume is not amazing, but it has some funny moments, some emotional depth, and a viable plot for the first time in this run of Deadpool. The 2099 storyline also continues to be somewhat interesting - so plus one star just for finally giving me some of what I've been waiting for from this run.
If the series continues on this track, then hope remains.
This volume is not amazing, but it has some funny moments, some emotional depth, and a viable plot for the first time in this run of Deadpool. The 2099 storyline also continues to be somewhat interesting - so plus one star just for finally giving me some of what I've been waiting for from this run.
If the series continues on this track, then hope remains.
October 31, 2019
Sigh. Wade’s memory loss feels a bit tired. I liked seeing more of sabretooth. I’m looking forward to reading that one
May 23, 2017
This was so much better than 1 and 2! They toned down the Mercs for Money involvement and had just a good 'ol Deadpool story. I laughed a good amount. I enjoyed the story. Even the 2099 part was better than last issue... a little better... would of been 4 stars with out the 2099 issue. Finally feels like we have a Deadpool book back, hopefully it lasts.
April 8, 2017
In the last volume Deadpool discovered, wrongly, that Sabretooth killed his parents. Of course we as readers know that Deadpool actually killed his own parents. So in this volume Deadpool heads to find and kill Sabretooth to get his revenge.
There was loads to like here. It's a lot of fun to have two great characters like Deadpool and Sabretooth fight it out, especially given how different the two characters are since they last had anything to do with each other. There's a great tension in the story too as Deadpool comes up with a proper plan to kill Sabretooth and as a reader you don't want him to make another terrible mistake.
Of course, we know that at some point Deadpool is going to find out the terrible truth. That in itself brings tension but it's the moment that revelation comes that is really good. It's hard to predict exactly how he will react to the revelation. Like several previous volumes, this really digs into Deadpool's psyche and makes him more than just a funny superhero- here he's a really tragic individual. Yet all the way through Duggan keeps what makes the character, with the humour and pop references which is great. (Deadpool even refers to Magento as Gandalf here which made me laugh).
Snuck on the end of this volume is another chapter in the ongoing Deadpool 2099 saga. I liked this chapter much better than the previous one. Our current Deadpool is more involved and a new Zenpool arrives. The final revelation of their identity is fantastic.
All in all, this is a really good volume. I have liked Duggan's (and Poeshn's before Duggan went solo) run since it started and this is one of his best volumes.
There was loads to like here. It's a lot of fun to have two great characters like Deadpool and Sabretooth fight it out, especially given how different the two characters are since they last had anything to do with each other. There's a great tension in the story too as Deadpool comes up with a proper plan to kill Sabretooth and as a reader you don't want him to make another terrible mistake.
Of course, we know that at some point Deadpool is going to find out the terrible truth. That in itself brings tension but it's the moment that revelation comes that is really good. It's hard to predict exactly how he will react to the revelation. Like several previous volumes, this really digs into Deadpool's psyche and makes him more than just a funny superhero- here he's a really tragic individual. Yet all the way through Duggan keeps what makes the character, with the humour and pop references which is great. (Deadpool even refers to Magento as Gandalf here which made me laugh).
Snuck on the end of this volume is another chapter in the ongoing Deadpool 2099 saga. I liked this chapter much better than the previous one. Our current Deadpool is more involved and a new Zenpool arrives. The final revelation of their identity is fantastic.
All in all, this is a really good volume. I have liked Duggan's (and Poeshn's before Duggan went solo) run since it started and this is one of his best volumes.
September 5, 2016
Now that's more like it. No gimmick issues, just the fine line between humour and serious emotional damage that Deadpool does so well.
After putting it off for a long time, Deadpool finally goes after the person who killed his family - Sabretooth. Apart from the fact Sabretooth didn't kill Deadpool's family, but details.
What could have been a four issue murder-fest is instead a very introspective look at Creed and Wade, exploring Sabretooth's inversion more than any other book so far as well as throwing in Magneto and a revelation about Deadpool's daughter to boot. Also the Mercs For Money are nowhere to be seen, which is great news since Deadpool can have top billing in his own comic again.
These issues are drawn by Matteo Lolli, whose art is very straightforward, brightly coloured and diametrically opposed to the story, which makes it even more effective.
There's also the second instalment of Deadpool 2099's story too, which is more of a battle than the main story as Deadpool 2099 battles Zenpool 2099 (whose identity is far too obvious). This story intrigues me since I'm fairly sure it's going to tie into the main one eventually, but for now it's a bit disjointed, and not Scott Koblish's best art.
Nice to see Deadpool back on track after the previous volume.
After putting it off for a long time, Deadpool finally goes after the person who killed his family - Sabretooth. Apart from the fact Sabretooth didn't kill Deadpool's family, but details.
What could have been a four issue murder-fest is instead a very introspective look at Creed and Wade, exploring Sabretooth's inversion more than any other book so far as well as throwing in Magneto and a revelation about Deadpool's daughter to boot. Also the Mercs For Money are nowhere to be seen, which is great news since Deadpool can have top billing in his own comic again.
These issues are drawn by Matteo Lolli, whose art is very straightforward, brightly coloured and diametrically opposed to the story, which makes it even more effective.
There's also the second instalment of Deadpool 2099's story too, which is more of a battle than the main story as Deadpool 2099 battles Zenpool 2099 (whose identity is far too obvious). This story intrigues me since I'm fairly sure it's going to tie into the main one eventually, but for now it's a bit disjointed, and not Scott Koblish's best art.
Nice to see Deadpool back on track after the previous volume.
September 24, 2018
El mejor de los tres volúmenes hasta ahora. Mucha violencia, mucha continuidad con la serie anterior de Deadpool, gran construcción del personaje (de sabertooth y de deadpool al mismo tiempo), mucho humor, para variar, en esta ocasión algunas bromas me hicieron reír en voz alta.
La trama, aunque no da giros ni esperas grandes traiciones, la tensión que provoca la verdad de la muerte de sus padres y que Deadpool ignora, hace que en todo momento haya cierta presión.
El duelo entre dos inmortales, las bromas referentes a Wolverine, y Sabertooth tratando de ser diferente, hacen que esta historia sea emotiva en medida justa pero sin descartar mucha violencia y escenas de humor negro.
Deadpool no aspira a ser el mejor cómic de la historia pero al menos este volumen, cubre las expectativas que uno tiene al comenzar a leer algo de este personaje. En ese aspecto Duggan entrega perfectamente.
El arte va a juego, con trazos limpios y bien definidos, acompañados de los colores vibrantes propios de la sangre y vísceras, hacen el arte muy disfrutable.
La historia de Deadpool 2099 nos ayuda a seguir entendiendo los eventos futuros de la vida de Deadpool, en este caso vemos a la hija de Deadpool enfrentándose con Zenpool 2099 y nos revelan la identidad de Zenpool. Esta línea me parece interesante y aunque no es lo principal, está claro que Duggan se está moviendo hacia allá.
La trama, aunque no da giros ni esperas grandes traiciones, la tensión que provoca la verdad de la muerte de sus padres y que Deadpool ignora, hace que en todo momento haya cierta presión.
El duelo entre dos inmortales, las bromas referentes a Wolverine, y Sabertooth tratando de ser diferente, hacen que esta historia sea emotiva en medida justa pero sin descartar mucha violencia y escenas de humor negro.
Deadpool no aspira a ser el mejor cómic de la historia pero al menos este volumen, cubre las expectativas que uno tiene al comenzar a leer algo de este personaje. En ese aspecto Duggan entrega perfectamente.
El arte va a juego, con trazos limpios y bien definidos, acompañados de los colores vibrantes propios de la sangre y vísceras, hacen el arte muy disfrutable.
La historia de Deadpool 2099 nos ayuda a seguir entendiendo los eventos futuros de la vida de Deadpool, en este caso vemos a la hija de Deadpool enfrentándose con Zenpool 2099 y nos revelan la identidad de Zenpool. Esta línea me parece interesante y aunque no es lo principal, está claro que Duggan se está moviendo hacia allá.
October 9, 2023
"Nowa" seria traktująca o przygodach Deadpoola w ramach polskiego wydania serii All New All Different Marvel aka Marvel 2.o to nareszcie krok we właściwym kierunku, gdyż narracja znów skupia się na głównym bohaterze, a nie serwuje na wy#ryw mało interesujących postaci, które funkcjonują obok bohatera.
Deadpool stracił już wiele razy głowę, co spowodowało luki w pamięci. Teraz jednak jego zwichrowany umysł miał odkryć prawdę. Za śmierć rodziców Wade ma odpowiadać nie kto inny jak Sabretooth. Szkopuł w tym, że przeciwnik zna całą prawdę, a że zmienił też podejście do życia (vide Original Sin) to postanawia zachować pewne fakty dla siebie, aby nie pognębić postać.
Jest to o tyle problematyczne, że prowadzi całość do serii efektownych bójek, ale też całkiem niezłych dialogów, które dają frajdę. Są tu oczywiście żarty typowe dla tej serii, ale są jakby stonowane i wybrane bardziej w punkt. Sprawia to, że mój odbiór historii jest pozytywny i średnia kontynuacja przygód Deadpoola w 2099 roku nie zaciera moich pozytywnych odczuć (to tylko jeden zeszyt).
Duggan bez Posehna jest zauważalnie słabszy w prowadzeniu kontynuacji przygód Wilsona, ale i jemu zdarzają się przebłyski. Tak jest tutaj. Nie jest to innowacja, nie przeszereguje to kanonu postaci, ale da frajdę.
Deadpool stracił już wiele razy głowę, co spowodowało luki w pamięci. Teraz jednak jego zwichrowany umysł miał odkryć prawdę. Za śmierć rodziców Wade ma odpowiadać nie kto inny jak Sabretooth. Szkopuł w tym, że przeciwnik zna całą prawdę, a że zmienił też podejście do życia (vide Original Sin) to postanawia zachować pewne fakty dla siebie, aby nie pognębić postać.
Jest to o tyle problematyczne, że prowadzi całość do serii efektownych bójek, ale też całkiem niezłych dialogów, które dają frajdę. Są tu oczywiście żarty typowe dla tej serii, ale są jakby stonowane i wybrane bardziej w punkt. Sprawia to, że mój odbiór historii jest pozytywny i średnia kontynuacja przygód Deadpoola w 2099 roku nie zaciera moich pozytywnych odczuć (to tylko jeden zeszyt).
Duggan bez Posehna jest zauważalnie słabszy w prowadzeniu kontynuacji przygód Wilsona, ale i jemu zdarzają się przebłyski. Tak jest tutaj. Nie jest to innowacja, nie przeszereguje to kanonu postaci, ale da frajdę.
June 19, 2020
This is when Deadpool is at his most dangerous: when he thinks he's right.
This whole volume is predicated on a false fact that Deadpool believes to be true. He thinks Sabertooth killed his parents. What ensues is a 4 issue fight (pretty much) until the truth is actually revealed to DP. Duggan does a fantastic job of keeping the tone of this book perfect for DP. From the ultra violence to the humor, this book feels perfectly in line with the character and I think the way he writes the dialog is a huge part of that. I laughed out loud at more than a couple of lines that are in this volume, and that's pretty much a must in a DP book.
Matteo Lolli handles the art in this volume, and it was pretty damn good. He is able to draw action scenes very convincingly and has a really good style that matches the tone of Deadpool and his antics well. Also the covers by Allred are always a plus, and funny in their own way.
Overall a good volume of Deadpool. Outside of the Sabertooth story, there is a future DP story that is kind of meh, and a annual which is ok as well. But if you are a fan, you wont be disappointed with the overall volume.
This whole volume is predicated on a false fact that Deadpool believes to be true. He thinks Sabertooth killed his parents. What ensues is a 4 issue fight (pretty much) until the truth is actually revealed to DP. Duggan does a fantastic job of keeping the tone of this book perfect for DP. From the ultra violence to the humor, this book feels perfectly in line with the character and I think the way he writes the dialog is a huge part of that. I laughed out loud at more than a couple of lines that are in this volume, and that's pretty much a must in a DP book.
Matteo Lolli handles the art in this volume, and it was pretty damn good. He is able to draw action scenes very convincingly and has a really good style that matches the tone of Deadpool and his antics well. Also the covers by Allred are always a plus, and funny in their own way.
Overall a good volume of Deadpool. Outside of the Sabertooth story, there is a future DP story that is kind of meh, and a annual which is ok as well. But if you are a fan, you wont be disappointed with the overall volume.
November 20, 2017
I grabbed this collection thinking it was a collected limit series which tend to be rather entertain. Sadly the regular Deadpool comic is not what it once was. I know that is not totally the writer's fault but Marvel management putting Deadpool in every comic and somehow a main Avenger. I mean how is that interesting. I could see Deadpool being an Avenger but not the guy in charge and the guy funding the group. Not just that but now that Deadpool is mainstream his book is kind of tame. I don't need him to be a bad guy but in the past at least he was interesting.
Oh well.
Oh well.
December 9, 2017
I enjoyed this volume more than the previous one, even if these still aren't my personal favorite story arcs with Deadpool. I got a few chuckles and the action between him and Sabertooth was, while a little too violent for my taste, still pretty solid. (I mean, it's Deadpool, so I do know what I'm getting into when I pick up his comics.) I also liked the more serious moments, namely Deadpool actually trying to be good. That was my favorite element in the Deadpool/Spider-Man crossovers, and it's still a strong favorite here.
March 20, 2017
Acting impulsively (as always) upon some clues as to who killed his parents (IT WAS DEADPOOL!), Deadpool tracks down Sabretooth (who was there, but didn't kill Deadpool's parents) (( I told you Deadpool who killed his parents. Weren't you reading what I wrote?)) Regardless of who killed who ((( Deadpool killed his own parents- GEEZ!!!))), it's an epic battle between two anti-heroes with regenerative abilities and are impossible to be killed.
Then it's another journey into the future with Deadpool 2099. We've meet Deadpool 2099 but just who is Zenpool 2099???
More insanity Deadpool style. But the characters that are really stealing the show in this Deadpool series- the Mercs for Money- are seriously underused. Good read but it could've been better if writer Gerry Duggan would just abandon the 'who killed Deadpool's parents?' storyline ((((For the last time: Deadpool killed his own parents!!!)))) and focus on Wade Wilson's new found fame as a beloved superhero.
Then it's another journey into the future with Deadpool 2099. We've meet Deadpool 2099 but just who is Zenpool 2099???
More insanity Deadpool style. But the characters that are really stealing the show in this Deadpool series- the Mercs for Money- are seriously underused. Good read but it could've been better if writer Gerry Duggan would just abandon the 'who killed Deadpool's parents?' storyline ((((For the last time: Deadpool killed his own parents!!!)))) and focus on Wade Wilson's new found fame as a beloved superhero.
October 9, 2021
Previously, we, the reader, found out that Deadpool, while brainwashed, killed his parents. Deadpool thinks Sabretooth did it. So, in this volume, two unkillable killing machines tear into each other.
This was an okay blend of drama and violence. Honestly, it could have been more dramatic character-wise or it could have been more over the top.
Also, another issue of Deadpool 2099. I'm assuming at some point this will be relevant to the present?
This was an okay blend of drama and violence. Honestly, it could have been more dramatic character-wise or it could have been more over the top.
Also, another issue of Deadpool 2099. I'm assuming at some point this will be relevant to the present?
April 16, 2022
Took a break and actually wrote the lecture I'm reading all these comics for, but I'm back for the next few days before I'm, again, actually giving the lecture. This was actually like, fine? The 2099 stuff is still my favorite but there were some good moments in here. Keeping it to a smaller cast - dp, sabertooth, adsit - was simply the smarter move. Hope duggan figures that out. *Sees next issue is a four part crossover in one issue* ok nvm ig
December 9, 2016
Meh. I'm not a huge Sabretooth fan, but I guess his story progressed the plot. I actually haven't been a huge fan of this whole arc so far--kinda dull. I think he needs a bit less merc and a bit more mouth. I miss the sass. And I called the end of the 2099 story first thing. The main feature was a pretty big spoiler.
September 26, 2021
This is what I want from a Deadpool book. Funny while still telling a story about a guy who's hurt and broken but wants to not be. Gerry Duggan gives readers a great battle arc with a lot of heart while staying funny and relevant. This worked on all those levels. Overall, a really good Deadpool tale.
June 16, 2022
Okay but no really: if we just focused on ONE plot point -- take your pick, any at all -- we wouldn't keep jumping back to tackle the same issues over and over like an Alzheimer's patient leaving McDonald's just to turn around and think "oh boy, a McDonald's... gee, am I hungry" and go back inside, and repeat ad nauseum.
August 12, 2023
I’ll give Duggan that he’s taking Deadpool seriously enough to invest some pathos into his story. And he’s doing a good job on that pathos kick.
But something feels like the fun is being sucked out of the room. And makes me wonder how committed I am to finishing Duggan’s run, despite the craft that is going into it.
But something feels like the fun is being sucked out of the room. And makes me wonder how committed I am to finishing Duggan’s run, despite the craft that is going into it.
July 2, 2017
Canada and deep pain!
September 15, 2017
Another Deadpool story. Fun but ot as hilarious as the best ones. A quick fun read for an evening.
November 19, 2017
Here's where Deadpool starts to pick up the pace and gets interesting and all. Nice story, great artwork! Fun times!
December 31, 2017
It was kindof interesting, watching 2 unkillable characters face off against eachother.
June 5, 2018
i'm really enjoying this run so far! big fan
July 17, 2018
OK I've had a big ol' crush on Sabretooth since Liev Schrieber in Origins and this satisfied me so much.
September 11, 2018
7/10
Sabretooth story was quite good, the Deadpool 2099 I do not like that much.
Sabretooth story was quite good, the Deadpool 2099 I do not like that much.
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