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The Unbelievable Gwenpool (Single Issues)
The Unbelievable Gwenpool #1
2015's overnight internet sensation takes center stage in her own ongoing series! Gwen Poole used to be a comic book reader just like you...until she woke up in a world where the characters she read about seemed to be real! But they can't be, right? This must all be fake, or a dream or something, right? And you know what that means...NO CONSEQUENCES! Could Gwenpool truly be Marvel's least responsible and least role-modely character to date? She can if she tries!
33 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2016
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October 25, 2016
I saw this issue pop up in Marvel Unlimited, and thought Well, this is gonna suck.
But I read it anyway, because...?
Because.
But guess what? It didn't suck!
Ok. I assumed this was some other universe's squished together version of Gwen Stacy and Deadpool.
Sounds right! <--I said to myself
But I was wrong. So very wrong.
Turns out (thanks to Marvel Wiki, & my ability to Google like a boss), our heroine is actually a girl named Gwen Poole, who claims to come from our world.
How did that happen, Anne?
No idea, random stranger.
Her hero name (Gwenpool) was actually the result of a misunderstanding at the Superhero Suit store (which also doubles as a place to find hitmanesque jobs).
Um, yeah. Gwen decided that since she was in a comic book, she needed a suit, and the lady there just messed her name up.
*rim shot*
Anyway.
This was really a really strange idea that could have gone veryveryvery badly in a quick-like way.
But the comic gods smiled down, and...Lo and behold, it worked!
Even without any ties to the real Mr. Pool, Gwen breaks the 4th wall quite a bit due to her I'm in a comic book! attitude.
And I love how instead of freaking out, or bemoaning the loss of her old life, Gwen embraces the idea that she gets to be part of a superhero story. Granted, she sort of embraces it a bit too much, but her excitement is contagious.
At any rate, I'm sold on Gwenpool, and I'm definitely coming back for the full volume when it shows up!
But I read it anyway, because...?
Because.
But guess what? It didn't suck!
Ok. I assumed this was some other universe's squished together version of Gwen Stacy and Deadpool.
Sounds right! <--I said to myself
But I was wrong. So very wrong.
Turns out (thanks to Marvel Wiki, & my ability to Google like a boss), our heroine is actually a girl named Gwen Poole, who claims to come from our world.
How did that happen, Anne?
No idea, random stranger.
Her hero name (Gwenpool) was actually the result of a misunderstanding at the Superhero Suit store (which also doubles as a place to find hitmanesque jobs).
Um, yeah. Gwen decided that since she was in a comic book, she needed a suit, and the lady there just messed her name up.
*rim shot*
Anyway.
This was really a really strange idea that could have gone veryveryvery badly in a quick-like way.
But the comic gods smiled down, and...Lo and behold, it worked!
Even without any ties to the real Mr. Pool, Gwen breaks the 4th wall quite a bit due to her I'm in a comic book! attitude.
And I love how instead of freaking out, or bemoaning the loss of her old life, Gwen embraces the idea that she gets to be part of a superhero story. Granted, she sort of embraces it a bit too much, but her excitement is contagious.
At any rate, I'm sold on Gwenpool, and I'm definitely coming back for the full volume when it shows up!
May 15, 2025
Well, that was fast i was always attracted to Gwenpool I don't know why! I think I might be attracted to pink and red like girls! A flaw I came out with it seems but they are pretty!
S, Gwenpool i knew her from a card collecting game she looks pretty i absolutely love her
she is what i would call anti hero, any hero that kills could be called anti hero i think.
in this issue we get introduced to gwenpool who is like deadpool is aware that she is in a comic and she constantly thinks that way.
she is from the real world goes into the fictional world of marvel and works as mercenary but after she kills modok mercenary modok forces her to be his mercenary.
i think i might read issue 2 before i finally go to sleep.
S, Gwenpool i knew her from a card collecting game she looks pretty i absolutely love her
she is what i would call anti hero, any hero that kills could be called anti hero i think.
in this issue we get introduced to gwenpool who is like deadpool is aware that she is in a comic and she constantly thinks that way.
she is from the real world goes into the fictional world of marvel and works as mercenary but after she kills modok mercenary modok forces her to be his mercenary.
i think i might read issue 2 before i finally go to sleep.
May 17, 2016
Bullet Review:
That was HILARIOUS. It felt like a cross between Harley and Deadpool. HYSTERICAL and light-hearted.
Not sure if I should hunt down single issues or wait for volume 1!
That was HILARIOUS. It felt like a cross between Harley and Deadpool. HYSTERICAL and light-hearted.
Not sure if I should hunt down single issues or wait for volume 1!
January 26, 2019
"I've seen uncle Ben die more times than I've eaten Arugula." - Gwenpool.
Lmao and I am dead. Did I mention in my last review that I love the pink text bubble? Gwen is back breaking the fourth wall and making me laugh. I hope the series continues to be funny. I'm probably going to be reading the single issues here and there when I have the time.
Lmao and I am dead. Did I mention in my last review that I love the pink text bubble? Gwen is back breaking the fourth wall and making me laugh. I hope the series continues to be funny. I'm probably going to be reading the single issues here and there when I have the time.
August 7, 2016
Let me start this off my saying I am new to the comic book world (and already possess quite a nice collection). I am no expert, I haven't been doing this for decades, so this review is from a newbie to a newbie.
Gwenpool is so fucking awesome I could die. When I first went to my local comic book shop I of course went in not having a darn clue of what I was doing or looking for. I knew I liked Marvel, and I knew Spider-Man was to be my gateway to the comic book world (two reasons, always loved Spider-Man, and my married last name is Parker, coincidence? I think not). I found Spider-Man vs. Deadpool on that faithful day, and then I fell in love with Deadpool's smart ass/jackass/clueless asshole. As I was looking FOR MORE DEADPOOL I came across this gem, GWENPOOL.
GWENPOOL is a normal girl, who just happened to travel in between dimensions and land on a universe that looks a lot like the comics she grew up reading as a kid. Superheroes exist (yay!) but so do villains (fuck!). If there is one thing Gwen knows from the super powered world is one thing-- extras die, and they die quickly and most of the time they die horribly. In order to avoid such a fate she decides that she is now a superhero character, and she goes by Gwenpool. Soon enough she comes to realize that being a superhero is not all that is cracked up to be, sometimes good intentions lead to bad endings, and being the hero of your story doesn't mean you get to avoid pain.
GWENPOOL is a fun, relatable character. She likes all things that explode, guns, motorcycles... anything that can and will go boom.She is of course trying to make the best out of a weird situation, and having all the fun she can out of it. Half the time she doesn't know what the hell she is doing, just like me in this crazy comic book ride. The other half she expects her ultimate superpower will save her from any harm, knowing that this is her story and main characters don't die. She will fall out of tall buildings and land on a truck full of feathers, she will go against the baddest super villains in town and come out with not even a scratch. Her real superpower to me is her smarts and cleverness, she did figure out how to survive a super powered world, and in style!
I love the art. I am no expert on artists, but I do also know that if I were to pick up a comic in which the art is not attractive to my eye then I would quite possibly put it down. The art in GWENPOOL is playful, comical, bright, vibrant, just a little bit silly, like the main character herself (I would definitely get this first issue cover as a poster and put it in my library).
So the question to be answered is this, how did Gwen make it unto this dimension? Nobody knows, and that is one of the secrets that keeps you coming back for more. Though really, half of the time I find myself not caring, because I am having too much fun with the character. The real question is, will GWEN ever decide to go back home...
Gwenpool is so fucking awesome I could die. When I first went to my local comic book shop I of course went in not having a darn clue of what I was doing or looking for. I knew I liked Marvel, and I knew Spider-Man was to be my gateway to the comic book world (two reasons, always loved Spider-Man, and my married last name is Parker, coincidence? I think not). I found Spider-Man vs. Deadpool on that faithful day, and then I fell in love with Deadpool's smart ass/jackass/clueless asshole. As I was looking FOR MORE DEADPOOL I came across this gem, GWENPOOL.
GWENPOOL is a normal girl, who just happened to travel in between dimensions and land on a universe that looks a lot like the comics she grew up reading as a kid. Superheroes exist (yay!) but so do villains (fuck!). If there is one thing Gwen knows from the super powered world is one thing-- extras die, and they die quickly and most of the time they die horribly. In order to avoid such a fate she decides that she is now a superhero character, and she goes by Gwenpool. Soon enough she comes to realize that being a superhero is not all that is cracked up to be, sometimes good intentions lead to bad endings, and being the hero of your story doesn't mean you get to avoid pain.
GWENPOOL is a fun, relatable character. She likes all things that explode, guns, motorcycles... anything that can and will go boom.She is of course trying to make the best out of a weird situation, and having all the fun she can out of it. Half the time she doesn't know what the hell she is doing, just like me in this crazy comic book ride. The other half she expects her ultimate superpower will save her from any harm, knowing that this is her story and main characters don't die. She will fall out of tall buildings and land on a truck full of feathers, she will go against the baddest super villains in town and come out with not even a scratch. Her real superpower to me is her smarts and cleverness, she did figure out how to survive a super powered world, and in style!
I love the art. I am no expert on artists, but I do also know that if I were to pick up a comic in which the art is not attractive to my eye then I would quite possibly put it down. The art in GWENPOOL is playful, comical, bright, vibrant, just a little bit silly, like the main character herself (I would definitely get this first issue cover as a poster and put it in my library).
So the question to be answered is this, how did Gwen make it unto this dimension? Nobody knows, and that is one of the secrets that keeps you coming back for more. Though really, half of the time I find myself not caring, because I am having too much fun with the character. The real question is, will GWEN ever decide to go back home...
October 19, 2016
Pretty good actually! Didn't have much hope for this but was super surprised. I think I'll pick it up in trade since I'm so far behind.
May 22, 2018
Gwenpool is a superhero whose only real power is that she's read all of the superhero comics so she knows how they all work. It's not a good read if you're not up on what's going on in the Marvel universe, otherwise it is. I really liked the smooth art style.
July 16, 2017
Hilarious and pink. Oh so pink.
August 14, 2019
Oh no, I actually liked this. I wasn’t expecting that.
June 24, 2023
RIP to her sidekick who got vaporized🙏
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 13, 2020
I mean, it wasn't horrible or anything like that. Maybe this kind of humor just isn't for me. I liked the art, and I liked the concept of Gwen. I just wasn't a big fan of all the jokes. The meta aspect was neat, but I just found Gwen to be a bit...idk. Grating.
I probably wont read any more of these unless I'm bored, but like I said, it wasn't horrible. It wasn't interesting enough to get me to read the next one, though.
I probably wont read any more of these unless I'm bored, but like I said, it wasn't horrible. It wasn't interesting enough to get me to read the next one, though.
April 15, 2016
YES!! I was pretty excited when I heard about this and was not disappointed! Absolutely hilarious, spot-on reality breaks, just enough kooky violence. The art is top notch comic styling with vibrant colors that fits perfectly with the feel of the story. I have a feeling this will turn into one of my favorite series. Subscribed!
May 29, 2016
Book #8 of the 2016 Reading Challenge.
May 13, 2017
A delightful bit of insanity is packaged into Gwenpool's very first graphic novel.
I, too, came to this wondering if it was just a Gwen Stacey-Deadpool mashup, but it was so much better.
Gwen Poole (yes that's what they named her) is just like you and me! -- a comic-book and Marvel Cinematic Universe fan who ends up in the fictional world she adores reading about. And she takes matters into her own hand, leveling up from a simple "extra" (the easily kill-off-able ancillary characters) and takes on the role as a consequence-ignoring superhero! But really, if she's being honest, she's more of a villain.
Lots of guest stars, explosions, unbelievably insane predicaments and hilarious quips by Gwen.
It's the Unbelievable Gwenpool, kids. Enjoy.
I, too, came to this wondering if it was just a Gwen Stacey-Deadpool mashup, but it was so much better.
Gwen Poole (yes that's what they named her) is just like you and me! -- a comic-book and Marvel Cinematic Universe fan who ends up in the fictional world she adores reading about. And she takes matters into her own hand, leveling up from a simple "extra" (the easily kill-off-able ancillary characters) and takes on the role as a consequence-ignoring superhero! But really, if she's being honest, she's more of a villain.
Lots of guest stars, explosions, unbelievably insane predicaments and hilarious quips by Gwen.
It's the Unbelievable Gwenpool, kids. Enjoy.
July 17, 2025
Issue #1: Believe It
Gwen Poole bursts onto the Marvel scene in a way that’s deliberately jarring and loud. With no powers but total genre awareness, she casually slaughters some criminals, earning attention she’s not prepared for. She manipulates panels, addresses the audience, and treats everyone around her like they’re just extras — because to her, they are. But the book cleverly lays the groundwork: this isn’t just parody; it’s a coping mechanism.
Gwen Poole bursts onto the Marvel scene in a way that’s deliberately jarring and loud. With no powers but total genre awareness, she casually slaughters some criminals, earning attention she’s not prepared for. She manipulates panels, addresses the audience, and treats everyone around her like they’re just extras — because to her, they are. But the book cleverly lays the groundwork: this isn’t just parody; it’s a coping mechanism.
July 20, 2017
This was a nice first issue, Gwenpool is funny and the plot is engaging. I love that she doesn't have superpowers and is just a regular girl (but a superhero all the same) so yeah. Also, that ending was ... ugh! Can't wait to read the next issue! Oh I forgot to mention the art, it's pretty cool, too! So yeah :)
May 11, 2017
Josh got me this as my very first comic, and I loved it so much!
June 17, 2017
Loved it
July 12, 2017
was fun
July 20, 2017
Interesting
I will have to read more
Before I decide if I like it or not. Am origin story would be nice at some point
I will have to read more
Before I decide if I like it or not. Am origin story would be nice at some point
February 9, 2018
Comics are weird. (I didn't read them growing up) I liked this one though.
March 6, 2018
Super rápido de leer y con un final super wow!
March 26, 2018
What an absolutely insane comic. I'm not sure whether to love it or hate it! But I think that's the point. Try it if you're okay with a good deal of comic book postmodernism!
September 3, 2020
Fun read
October 17, 2021
Me encanta que nunca se que esperar de la protagonista, y las señales a otros personajes de marvel.
Y en el segundo creo que está Thor 🛐.
Y en el segundo creo que está Thor 🛐.
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February 27, 2022This issue was so much fun!
January 30, 2023
the series ever
May 5, 2024
Eeeeeee!
I mean. What more review do you need?
I mean. What more review do you need?
May 27, 2024
GWENPOOL 🥰 if you've never read this series, you should bc she's so fun and lbr all of us comic nerds if we entered the comicbook universe
January 7, 2025
I own all of Gwen’s comics, even ones with her guest appearances. All-time favorite Marvel character!!
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