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Spider-Man/Deadpool (Collected Editions)
Spider-Man/Deadpool, Vol. 2: Side Pieces
Monsters, magic, merriment, movie-making and more! When Deadpool goes Hollywood, he's sure to bring his wall-crawling bud along for the ride - after all, Spidey is no stranger to selling out! In the proud DP tradition, a 'lost' issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN flashes us back to one of our pun-happy pair's earliest meetings! Then, Spidey and Deadpool meet Pen and Teller, for reals, in a tale penned by Penn himself! When both our heroes are alone for the holidays, that means they're the only ones who can save Christmas! And when another of those crazy events rocks the Marvel Universe, the web-slinger uses all his powers (and responsibilities) to fight the Monsters Unleashed - while Deadpool is about as helpful as he usually is. It's the team-up series where anything can happen - and does! Collecting SPIDER-MAN/DEADPOOL #6-7, #11-12 and #1.MU.
120 pages, Paperback
First published June 20, 2017
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September 23, 2017
Spidey-Pool!
This is one of those comics that I sort of thought was funny, but at the same time I'm just sort of glad I finally finished it.
Some of the jokes (Wolverine and Storm trying to figure out why everyone was acting like they didn't exist) made me giggle, but a lot of them were the same regurgitated Deapool is gay for Spidey! and chimichanga! shit that seems to be obligatory in every one of their comics.
While Isn't It Bromantic, had an actual storyline, Side Pieces is aptly named because it's composed of single one-shots that have nothing to do with the story from volume one.
Spidey-Pool vs Movie Producers!
Spidey-Pool vsSaturn Evil Santa!
Spidey-Pool vswitches little girls at a boarding school for evil!
Spidey-Pool vs Penn (of Vegas Penn & Teller fame...who alsopenned wrote the story)!
It wasn't horrible, just very hit or miss. <--for me, at least.
This is one of those comics that I sort of thought was funny, but at the same time I'm just sort of glad I finally finished it.
Some of the jokes (Wolverine and Storm trying to figure out why everyone was acting like they didn't exist) made me giggle, but a lot of them were the same regurgitated Deapool is gay for Spidey! and chimichanga! shit that seems to be obligatory in every one of their comics.
While Isn't It Bromantic, had an actual storyline, Side Pieces is aptly named because it's composed of single one-shots that have nothing to do with the story from volume one.
Spidey-Pool vs Movie Producers!
Spidey-Pool vs
Spidey-Pool vs
Spidey-Pool vs Penn (of Vegas Penn & Teller fame...who also
It wasn't horrible, just very hit or miss. <--for me, at least.
January 13, 2018
A bunch of one-off issues that were used as filler because Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness can't keep up with a monthly schedule. The Scott Auckerman issue where they are making a Deadpool was pretty funny with a bunch of jokes about the comic book movie industry. Then a "flashback" issue from Gerry Duggan and Scott Koblish. I've never felt these flashback issues ever worked as well as their work on the ongoing Deadpool comic. The issue with Penn & Teller was awful. The Christmas issue was an interesting idea at least, if a little boring. Finally, what may have been the best of the Monsters Unleashed tie-in issues.
July 13, 2020
I read the comic books Spider-Man Deadpool #6-7, #11-12 and #1.MU. Even a Penn and Teller guest appearance does little to lift this to no more than just OK. A case of high expectations influencing how I feel about this series. 5 out of 12
August 17, 2018
I am such a sucker for this duo.
April 24, 2018
This was a real hit-or-miss collection of stand-alone stories featuring the two characters. For whatever reason I found The Ho-Ho Holiday Special! - featuring the vengeful deity Saturn wreaking havoc on Christmas Eve in New York City - the most amusing of the bunch. The opener, Number One on the MAUL Sheet!, with the duo on a Hollywood backlot amidst their big-screen adaptation, also had its moments with inspired digs about comic book characters and the movie business.
But then there was Convention Chaos (great 60's retro art, not really a great story), the average finale Monsters Unleashed!, and the pretty bad Change Partners with Penn & Teller.
But then there was Convention Chaos (great 60's retro art, not really a great story), the average finale Monsters Unleashed!, and the pretty bad Change Partners with Penn & Teller.
March 17, 2017
2.5 stars.
This is a book made up of all of the filler guest writer/artist stories for this series. It was a huge let down, for the most part.
We start with Scott Auckerman's which was just boring when he wasn't elbowing me to laugh at his jokes. Deadpool finds out a film studio wants to make a movie about him so Spidey and Deadpool headed to set. This was full of overdone jokes about the comic book film genre. Including some poorly thought out jokes about Batman v Superman. You can't poke fun at DC for foreshadowing the next 8 films in their line up when Marvel does the exact same thing. They've been foreshadowing Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet since the Avengers.
The next issue was okay. Gerry Duggan returns to Deadpool to play with a lost issue (?) of Spider-Man. What makes it meh is that the plot is 't really interesting. Even Deadpool's not enough to elevate this issue about Mysterio. It just reminded me of that filler throwback issue in Duggan's series that he actually managed to tie in to the main book. It reminded me how great that run of Deadpool was and how much I'd rather just reread that, right now.
The next one was pointless. It was guest writer Penn Jillete and I don't know if this guy has written comics before but nothing about this entertained me. Deadpool wasn't that humorous, the plot was boring. The 4th wall breaking was okay, I guess. Teller was pointless (I know that's the joke but is it funny when the rest of the issue is pointless too?). Not memorable and I'm sad I paid money for it.
The last 2 are better. If the rest of this was more like the last 2 issues, this rating would be a little higher.
There's a Saturn god story where Spidey and Deadpool try to teach him the meaning of Christmas. This was the first time in the book that I actually laughed out loud! The jokes land. The chemistry between Spidey and Deadpool is back! Overall, a great Christmas issue.
The last is a Monster Unleashed tie in. This one was pretty great as well. Heartmates!! Spidey and Deadpool aren't often in the same place during this one but the chemistry is still there. Pretty solid issue.
All in all, this book is a disappointment. It's all filler issues and I'm peeved Marvel decided to group these together at all. It was a major waste of time if you wanted to follow up on the major arc but I suppose this way, you don't have to get more upset by stopping every few issues for a filler that's not even that satisfying.
2.5 stars.
This is a book made up of all of the filler guest writer/artist stories for this series. It was a huge let down, for the most part.
We start with Scott Auckerman's which was just boring when he wasn't elbowing me to laugh at his jokes. Deadpool finds out a film studio wants to make a movie about him so Spidey and Deadpool headed to set. This was full of overdone jokes about the comic book film genre. Including some poorly thought out jokes about Batman v Superman. You can't poke fun at DC for foreshadowing the next 8 films in their line up when Marvel does the exact same thing. They've been foreshadowing Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet since the Avengers.
The next issue was okay. Gerry Duggan returns to Deadpool to play with a lost issue (?) of Spider-Man. What makes it meh is that the plot is 't really interesting. Even Deadpool's not enough to elevate this issue about Mysterio. It just reminded me of that filler throwback issue in Duggan's series that he actually managed to tie in to the main book. It reminded me how great that run of Deadpool was and how much I'd rather just reread that, right now.
The next one was pointless. It was guest writer Penn Jillete and I don't know if this guy has written comics before but nothing about this entertained me. Deadpool wasn't that humorous, the plot was boring. The 4th wall breaking was okay, I guess. Teller was pointless (I know that's the joke but is it funny when the rest of the issue is pointless too?). Not memorable and I'm sad I paid money for it.
The last 2 are better. If the rest of this was more like the last 2 issues, this rating would be a little higher.
There's a Saturn god story where Spidey and Deadpool try to teach him the meaning of Christmas. This was the first time in the book that I actually laughed out loud! The jokes land. The chemistry between Spidey and Deadpool is back! Overall, a great Christmas issue.
The last is a Monster Unleashed tie in. This one was pretty great as well. Heartmates!! Spidey and Deadpool aren't often in the same place during this one but the chemistry is still there. Pretty solid issue.
All in all, this book is a disappointment. It's all filler issues and I'm peeved Marvel decided to group these together at all. It was a major waste of time if you wanted to follow up on the major arc but I suppose this way, you don't have to get more upset by stopping every few issues for a filler that's not even that satisfying.
2.5 stars.
December 1, 2017
I liked the last 3 issues of this collection better than the first, but they were all fun.
November 10, 2017
Disappointing. Overall these stories felt a little mean-spirited, especially the politically charged old-school parody that pretty much craps all over the original Amazing Spider-man.
Penn Jillette guest stars and writes one of the issues....it was pretty bad and I actually do like Penn.
Penn Jillette guest stars and writes one of the issues....it was pretty bad and I actually do like Penn.
July 12, 2023
ok most of this volume of one offs sucked, but issue 1.mu? iconic. so good it altered my rating from 1 star to 3. boyfriends.
January 1, 2022
This one really made me laugh. Besides the Penn and Teller issue, I think this one was my favourite volume yet! So many good one liners
March 19, 2024
This was a collection of one shots from several fill-in writers and artists. It was just not that good. Just because you hook a famous person to write a comic does not mean the story will be good. Disappointed.
October 14, 2018
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Spider-Man/Deadpool, Volume 2: Side Pieces did not live up to the hype that volume 1 had. It was a overall disappointing experience.
Here we are again, with Deadpool and Spider-Man volume 2 did not follow a specific plot point, but five episodes of these two getting up to mischief! With Deadpool and Spider-Man going to Hollywood, a Christmas story, and a few more random tales.
Artwork
The artwork within this volume was all over the place, with a different episode having a different writer and a different artists. For the most part I loved the artwork and illustrations, but I didn't appreciate it changing art styles throughout. The dialogue was entertaining enough, but did not live up to the awesome-ness of volume 1.
Plot
The plot within Volume 2 was highly disappointing. It was not only all over the place, but it didn't flow through the novel. I was unimpressed with this volume and I hope that volume three really picks up the plot and goes back to basics.
Characters
The characters are always a good part of this comic series. Although, I don't think there was any development or anything interesting occurring to the characters within this story. They always have amazing witty banter together, which I really enjoy!
Overall
Spider-Man/Deadpool, Volume 2: Side Pieces is a no from me. A disappointing volume in regards to plot and different art-styles and writers throughout. The whole volume didn't flow and felt disconnected. I will continue on in hope that volume 3 goes back to the same fun, entertaining storyline that volume 1 had.
Rating: 2/5 stars
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Spider-Man/Deadpool, Volume 2: Side Pieces did not live up to the hype that volume 1 had. It was a overall disappointing experience.
Here we are again, with Deadpool and Spider-Man volume 2 did not follow a specific plot point, but five episodes of these two getting up to mischief! With Deadpool and Spider-Man going to Hollywood, a Christmas story, and a few more random tales.
Artwork
The artwork within this volume was all over the place, with a different episode having a different writer and a different artists. For the most part I loved the artwork and illustrations, but I didn't appreciate it changing art styles throughout. The dialogue was entertaining enough, but did not live up to the awesome-ness of volume 1.
Plot
The plot within Volume 2 was highly disappointing. It was not only all over the place, but it didn't flow through the novel. I was unimpressed with this volume and I hope that volume three really picks up the plot and goes back to basics.
Characters
The characters are always a good part of this comic series. Although, I don't think there was any development or anything interesting occurring to the characters within this story. They always have amazing witty banter together, which I really enjoy!
Overall
Spider-Man/Deadpool, Volume 2: Side Pieces is a no from me. A disappointing volume in regards to plot and different art-styles and writers throughout. The whole volume didn't flow and felt disconnected. I will continue on in hope that volume 3 goes back to the same fun, entertaining storyline that volume 1 had.
Rating: 2/5 stars
Purchase Spider-Man/Deadpool, Volume 2: Side Pieces by various from BookDepository and receive FREE SHIPPING: https://www.bookdepository.com/Spider...
August 5, 2017
Cool seeing the comic story about these two from the 60s. Yay for fufilling the two time periods prompt for my pop sugar challenge! Fun stuff on Tarot and mythology too. Deadpool and Spiderman have great chemistry.
March 12, 2018
I enjoyed this collection much more than the first volume - the humour wasn't as forced, it was less dependent on following other published titles, and it was simply more fun than trying desperately to be wacky and crazy.
Good fun, good laugh.
Good fun, good laugh.
January 18, 2018
Either I'm too old to read this or I have lost my patience for shitty and very corny jokes....
September 23, 2019
While I liked things about this, as a whole it's so unfocussed. It feels like this collection just existed to combine one shot issues.
March 17, 2018
A series of one-shots, all entertaining, amusing and irreverent.
May 1, 2018
This collection of comics takes quite a detour from volume one. While it does still feature everyone's favorite friendly neighborhood Spiderman and Deadpool there is no continuous narration of story like in volume one. This volume (two) features five comics that were written by guest authors and illustrators and they are all wildly different stand alones. From a 1960s throwback to Penn and Teller to a Christmas spinoff and more; this collection is on the bizarre side. Some of them tried a little too hard and fell flat for me, such as the one where they are making a Deadpool movie in Hollywood and Spiderman decides to tag along as assistant producer. Lots of pop culture and actual movie references aside (Ryan Reynolds...) it was a little too over the top. It was still a fun and off the wall collection, but I personally prefer when Spiderman and Deadpool get to take it slow and have more than single issue comics. They're bromantic!
June 26, 2017
It was rather disappointing that this was just a collection of side stories and guest issues, rather than a continuation of the story that was told in volume 1. Indeed, they repeatedly point out that they are not continuing the main storyline, but don't offer much explanation as to why.
That being said, this is a relatively high-quality collection of random stories with some great moments of humor and fun.
That being said, this is a relatively high-quality collection of random stories with some great moments of humor and fun.
August 8, 2017
I never finished this because I was bored. Will think about finishing eventually.
December 1, 2019
2.5/5 stars
June 2, 2019
Holy Toledo, bad.
Listen, people who don't write comics need a comics-writing buddy to help them write comics. It almost never works. Even really good novelists, essayists, TV writers, all kinds of top notch writers fall flat when it comes to comics.
In this volume, it was the classic pitfall: Been There, Done That.
When someone hasn't read a shitload of comics, it shows when they do things that they think are cute, and WOULD be cute, but we've seen them. Like, a lot. Many times, many ways, and done better.
The Scott Aukerman issue, the dude's funny, but the last thing we needed was "Deadpool Goes Hollywood!" C'mon, dudes. I know it's what Aukerman knows, but it just didn't provide what I was looking for. The second issue, I don't even remember who wrote it, but by that point I was like, "Waitaminute. When are we getting back to the story already in progress from volume 1?" THEN, the second issue ended with an explicit statement that we'd be back in business in issue 3. Which turned out to be total BULLSHIT. <-- I want credit for this pun as issue 3 was written by Penn and Teller. Which, again, fun idea on paper, just don't care.
It turns out we do side quests for the entire volume. I don't know what was going on with this book and its writers at the time, but this idea didn't pan out.
If you're going to have authors or celebrities write a book, let me lay out some suggestions:
1. Don't give them a difficult book. Combining Spider-Man and Deadpool doesn't really work, so handing it over to a beginner is a terrible idea. Put 'em on Dazzler. That's fun.
2. Give them a mentor. These are definitely books that should be strongly co-written, pairing a comics writer with a non-comics writer.
3. Don't do too much. Keep the story small and simple. Don't fly all over the world or time travel or any shit like that.
4. Don't throw these in mid-story-arc. That's just some bullshit. <-- That one's not a joke. Unless you laughed. In which case I'll take it.
Listen, people who don't write comics need a comics-writing buddy to help them write comics. It almost never works. Even really good novelists, essayists, TV writers, all kinds of top notch writers fall flat when it comes to comics.
In this volume, it was the classic pitfall: Been There, Done That.
When someone hasn't read a shitload of comics, it shows when they do things that they think are cute, and WOULD be cute, but we've seen them. Like, a lot. Many times, many ways, and done better.
The Scott Aukerman issue, the dude's funny, but the last thing we needed was "Deadpool Goes Hollywood!" C'mon, dudes. I know it's what Aukerman knows, but it just didn't provide what I was looking for. The second issue, I don't even remember who wrote it, but by that point I was like, "Waitaminute. When are we getting back to the story already in progress from volume 1?" THEN, the second issue ended with an explicit statement that we'd be back in business in issue 3. Which turned out to be total BULLSHIT. <-- I want credit for this pun as issue 3 was written by Penn and Teller. Which, again, fun idea on paper, just don't care.
It turns out we do side quests for the entire volume. I don't know what was going on with this book and its writers at the time, but this idea didn't pan out.
If you're going to have authors or celebrities write a book, let me lay out some suggestions:
1. Don't give them a difficult book. Combining Spider-Man and Deadpool doesn't really work, so handing it over to a beginner is a terrible idea. Put 'em on Dazzler. That's fun.
2. Give them a mentor. These are definitely books that should be strongly co-written, pairing a comics writer with a non-comics writer.
3. Don't do too much. Keep the story small and simple. Don't fly all over the world or time travel or any shit like that.
4. Don't throw these in mid-story-arc. That's just some bullshit. <-- That one's not a joke. Unless you laughed. In which case I'll take it.
November 5, 2018
Fun book touching Hollywood, politics, magicians, Christmas and giant monsters. Some 'edumacation' was had with learning about Saturnalia being a predecessor of Christmas.
March 2, 2023
fun lil side stories including the iconic matching Christmas sweaters and the canon reveal that spider-man is deadpool's heartmate. what a time to be alive.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 16, 2020
Like a 3.5 star
June 5, 2022
liked the last issue tho (1.MU) iconic goings ons
November 29, 2022
4.5 stars, love my boyfriends <3
September 9, 2017
This volume definitely had me laughing out loud more than a few times. The first couple of issues were definitely my favorite--particularly the one that ended up poking fun at "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice." I mean, I'm a bigger DC fan than a Marvel fan, but that joke--"You won't believe their mother's share the same first name!"--that was well-played, Marvel. Well-played. The Christmas one had some funny moments, though it was a little too irreverent at times for my taste. I did enjoy seeing the Avengers' Christmas party though; that definitely got a chuckle. Some of the plot lines in this volume were a little too paranormal for my taste, too, but the laughs were still solid. If this was a serious comic, I probably wouldn't have liked it as much, but, since it's Deadpool--and, by definition, Deadpool isn't supposed to be taken seriously--it worked. Though...this volume didn't answer what happened after Deadpool saved Peter Parker's soul (or whatever exactly happened...that's kind of a weird plot thread). But, as weird as it is, I still want to know what happened. Seriously, did I miss a volume? Or do I just have to wait for the next one?
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