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デッドプール: SAMURAI [Deadpool: Samurai] #2
Deadpool: Samurai, Vol. 2
Deadpool moves to Tokyo and makes a mess of everything!
Everyone’s favorite Merc with a Mouth is back! As a member of the newly formed Samurai Squad, Deadpool moves to Tokyo, where he soon runs afoul of some familiar faces. Whether he’s teaming up with new heroes, battling gods, attending concerts, or being repeatedly dismembered, Deadpool always brings chaos and his characteristic sense of humor along with him!
Deadpool has proven to be a core member of the Avengers Samurai Squad, as befits such a well-loved, respected, efficient, and handsome hero. (Sakura Spider, Neiro, and Kage are present as well.) But Loki is still lurking in the shadows, determined to lure Deadpool to the side of darkness through his wicked schemes.
Look, we’ll just say it: this time it’s Deadpool versus Thanos, and it only gets weirder from there!
Everyone’s favorite Merc with a Mouth is back! As a member of the newly formed Samurai Squad, Deadpool moves to Tokyo, where he soon runs afoul of some familiar faces. Whether he’s teaming up with new heroes, battling gods, attending concerts, or being repeatedly dismembered, Deadpool always brings chaos and his characteristic sense of humor along with him!
Deadpool has proven to be a core member of the Avengers Samurai Squad, as befits such a well-loved, respected, efficient, and handsome hero. (Sakura Spider, Neiro, and Kage are present as well.) But Loki is still lurking in the shadows, determined to lure Deadpool to the side of darkness through his wicked schemes.
Look, we’ll just say it: this time it’s Deadpool versus Thanos, and it only gets weirder from there!
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First published July 2, 2021
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December 6, 2022
2.5 stars
"Deadpool! Fight alongside us!" -- Captain America, flanked by Iron Man, Black Widow & Hawkeye
"Is it just me, or are you a few members short? Did Shueisha Inc. skimp on the licensing fees?" -- Deadpool, breaking the fourth wall as usual, on page 107
That's not the ONLY thing that was skimped on in this volume. I took a chance on the manga-styled Deadpool: Samurai, Vol. 1 about two weeks ago and found it to be a rollicking good time of a graphic novel - admittedly no classic, but otherwise some enjoyable light reading with a steady pace of snarky humor and vicious action. However, I thought that this follow-up / continuation often misses the mark or does not build on the foundation set in the first book. Some of the carefully established supporting characters are abruptly dropped at the halfway point and never heard from again, the comic zaniness did not seem as assuredly fast and furious (although a super-heroine's sadistically uproarious exit scene is akin to one hapless fighter pilot's continually dire situation in the zany 1991 comedy flick Hot Shots!), and the storyline seemed thin and a little stretched to fill 200+ pages. The arrival of the Avengers - and some of the knowing dialogue that followed, like the quotes I included above - was certainly one of the few bright spots. Sure, with Deadpool in a starring role a reader knows what follows will be a reasonably entertaining narrative, but Vol. 2 seemed sort of irrelevant.
"Deadpool! Fight alongside us!" -- Captain America, flanked by Iron Man, Black Widow & Hawkeye
"Is it just me, or are you a few members short? Did Shueisha Inc. skimp on the licensing fees?" -- Deadpool, breaking the fourth wall as usual, on page 107
That's not the ONLY thing that was skimped on in this volume. I took a chance on the manga-styled Deadpool: Samurai, Vol. 1 about two weeks ago and found it to be a rollicking good time of a graphic novel - admittedly no classic, but otherwise some enjoyable light reading with a steady pace of snarky humor and vicious action. However, I thought that this follow-up / continuation often misses the mark or does not build on the foundation set in the first book. Some of the carefully established supporting characters are abruptly dropped at the halfway point and never heard from again, the comic zaniness did not seem as assuredly fast and furious (although a super-heroine's sadistically uproarious exit scene is akin to one hapless fighter pilot's continually dire situation in the zany 1991 comedy flick Hot Shots!), and the storyline seemed thin and a little stretched to fill 200+ pages. The arrival of the Avengers - and some of the knowing dialogue that followed, like the quotes I included above - was certainly one of the few bright spots. Sure, with Deadpool in a starring role a reader knows what follows will be a reasonably entertaining narrative, but Vol. 2 seemed sort of irrelevant.
April 29, 2025
All in good fun. An enjoyable book full of in jokes, breaking the fourth wall, and definitely not taking anything seriously.
From the last issue, the final boss is revealed, and he is a little out of Deadpool's league. Of course, Deadpool, what he lacks in his ability to do damage he makes up for in mental/mocking warfare. He will also take potshots at just their own writer's reasons for their beef.
This book is simply fun, I do really like how they cover so many aspects of Deadpool fractured personalities and loyalties. Great cameos as well, not just from the Marvel Universe either. Even the bonus material is fun.
The only thing I would have liked is a bit more technique in the fights, but it does fit with the opponents Deadpool is against. This book is just Deadpool being Deadpool, and that is awesome.
From the last issue, the final boss is revealed, and he is a little out of Deadpool's league. Of course, Deadpool, what he lacks in his ability to do damage he makes up for in mental/mocking warfare. He will also take potshots at just their own writer's reasons for their beef.
This book is simply fun, I do really like how they cover so many aspects of Deadpool fractured personalities and loyalties. Great cameos as well, not just from the Marvel Universe either. Even the bonus material is fun.
The only thing I would have liked is a bit more technique in the fights, but it does fit with the opponents Deadpool is against. This book is just Deadpool being Deadpool, and that is awesome.
April 10, 2025
PT Esta segunda parte mantém-se em linha com a primeira. Não esperem mais... nem menos.
"Deadpool: Samurai" não é uma obra de enredo elaborado — é uma história simples, que não se leva a sério. É parva, divertida, e espelha perfeitamente a personalidade caótica do seu protagonista.
Gostei especialmente das participações de outras personagens do universo Marvel, assim como das referências a mangás da Shonen Jump. E claro, não podia faltar a clássica quebra da 4.ª parede, marca registada de Deadpool.
Acima de tudo, é uma leitura leve, divertida e bem-disposta.
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EN This second volume stays in line with the first. Don’t expect more… or less.
"Deadpool: Samurai" isn't a story with a deep or complex plot — it’s a straightforward tale that doesn’t take itself seriously. It’s silly, it’s fun, and it perfectly reflects the chaotic personality of its protagonist.
I especially enjoyed the appearances by other Marvel characters, as well as the nods to Shonen Jump manga. And of course, the classic fourth wall breaks are back, as you'd expect from Deadpool.
Above all, it’s a light, fun, and entertaining read.
"Deadpool: Samurai" não é uma obra de enredo elaborado — é uma história simples, que não se leva a sério. É parva, divertida, e espelha perfeitamente a personalidade caótica do seu protagonista.
Gostei especialmente das participações de outras personagens do universo Marvel, assim como das referências a mangás da Shonen Jump. E claro, não podia faltar a clássica quebra da 4.ª parede, marca registada de Deadpool.
Acima de tudo, é uma leitura leve, divertida e bem-disposta.
--
EN This second volume stays in line with the first. Don’t expect more… or less.
"Deadpool: Samurai" isn't a story with a deep or complex plot — it’s a straightforward tale that doesn’t take itself seriously. It’s silly, it’s fun, and it perfectly reflects the chaotic personality of its protagonist.
I especially enjoyed the appearances by other Marvel characters, as well as the nods to Shonen Jump manga. And of course, the classic fourth wall breaks are back, as you'd expect from Deadpool.
Above all, it’s a light, fun, and entertaining read.
November 9, 2022
I enjoyed this volume as much as the last... Bonus points for that X-Men Origins cameo!
July 6, 2024
Everything you’d want in a Deadpool comic, much like the first volume. Great fourth-wall-breaking humor. Great pop culture references for both America and Japan. Great action. Great art. Really solid series!
August 5, 2022
Deadpool does manga, with plenty of cameos and some moments of perfect humor as manga and Marvel crash together in the finale of this madcap mashup.
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August 11, 2022Qui solo per All Might
August 23, 2022
Take everything hilarious and irreverant about Deadpool and combine it with everything crazy and over the top you get from manga, and you get Deadpool Samurai. If you thought Volume 1 was great, this is just as good, if not better.
I won't spoil much here, as you should read it for yourself, but the Volume starts with a battle against Thanos. When questioned how he had healed already, Deadpool comments that he had 4 months since the last Volume came out, so there was plenty of time to heal. (This totally set the tone, and had me laughing hard!) But... when they still can't defeat him, Deadpool calls for help. Who shows up?
"Fear not heroes, you're safe now. Why you ask? 'Cuz I AM HERE" (if you know, you know)
Just read this. You'll thank me.
High recommend.
I won't spoil much here, as you should read it for yourself, but the Volume starts with a battle against Thanos. When questioned how he had healed already, Deadpool comments that he had 4 months since the last Volume came out, so there was plenty of time to heal. (This totally set the tone, and had me laughing hard!) But... when they still can't defeat him, Deadpool calls for help. Who shows up?
"Fear not heroes, you're safe now. Why you ask? 'Cuz I AM HERE" (if you know, you know)
Just read this. You'll thank me.
High recommend.
August 8, 2022
Volume two of “DP:S” may have the obvious formula as its predecessor, but it’ll still give you a smile. Cameos, fourth-walling and surprises galore. A- (91%/Excellent)
January 31, 2025
Всичко, дето съм го написал преди почти година за Дедпул: Самурай - том 1 важи с пълна сила и тук. Средна хубост: 3,5/5.
June 15, 2024
Infantiele humor, herhaling op herhaling.
Captain America: Lolly, kan niet praten.
Captain America: Lolly, kan niet praten.
June 24, 2022
“Time to make donuts! Wait, maybe you were expecting me to say spoon.”
-Deadpool
-Deadpool
December 29, 2022
At the end of the first volume, Deadpool and his new teammates found themselves up against a regenerated version of Thanos. That battle continues in this volume. Then it's time to travel to Mount Fuji in order to find out what Loki's cooking up there and stop him. The specifics of Loki's motive are finally revealed, and it's all just as stupid as you'd expect.
Okay, the first volume was better. Except for Deadpool, just about every Marvel superhero who showed up either behaved out-of-character or like a parody of themselves. Captain America, in particular, made me wince, although Loki was fairly disappointing too. Design-wise the most difficult to handle was Hulk, who was weirdly pretty.
The plot barely held together and none of the battle scenes had any real weight to them. Either there were fewer jokes, or there were fewer good jokes - not sure which. But I did appreciate Loki's reaction to the way Deadpool vs. turned out, and Sakura Spider got a surprised laugh out of me (although I still think the writer missed an excellent opportunity ). Also, the cameo was great.
This fell mostly flat, and the fourth wall pulverizing ending didn't help. I think this was the last volume, but if it wasn't, I don't know that I'm interested in continuing on with it.
Extras:
A bonus manga in which Deadpool takes his sweet time getting to a big battle, plus several more bare-bones character profiles. Also, an afterword from both the writer and illustrator. Looks like Uesugi wasn't just Neat!
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
Okay, the first volume was better. Except for Deadpool, just about every Marvel superhero who showed up either behaved out-of-character or like a parody of themselves. Captain America, in particular, made me wince, although Loki was fairly disappointing too. Design-wise the most difficult to handle was Hulk, who was weirdly pretty.
The plot barely held together and none of the battle scenes had any real weight to them. Either there were fewer jokes, or there were fewer good jokes - not sure which. But I did appreciate Loki's reaction to the way Deadpool vs. turned out, and Sakura Spider got a surprised laugh out of me (although I still think the writer missed an excellent opportunity ). Also, the cameo was great.
This fell mostly flat, and the fourth wall pulverizing ending didn't help. I think this was the last volume, but if it wasn't, I don't know that I'm interested in continuing on with it.
Extras:
A bonus manga in which Deadpool takes his sweet time getting to a big battle, plus several more bare-bones character profiles. Also, an afterword from both the writer and illustrator. Looks like Uesugi wasn't just Neat!
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
January 4, 2023
Simply awesome. So many characters, nice crossover, mocking from characters to industry, everything and everyone. But, of course to have 100% fun out of this, you need to know a lots of manga and comics that was being referred here. I didn't know 100%, I would say my knowledge was around about 65-70%, but I still enjoyed it none the less.
You will have to keep an open mind to enjoy Deadpool, because he is such a characters who can even distrust and make bond with himself if he wants!
Glad to read this short series. Kudos to author and the artist.
You will have to keep an open mind to enjoy Deadpool, because he is such a characters who can even distrust and make bond with himself if he wants!
Glad to read this short series. Kudos to author and the artist.
April 9, 2025
My thoughts on this are nearly identical to the first volume, with the added caveat that the gags I liked were fewer and further apart, but when they hit they REALLY hit. This series wobbles back and forth between going for safe predictable jokes, and breaking the rules of the medium in ways that caught me off guard (in the best ways possible). I loved bits like when Deadpool's blood seeped through the page and stained the other side, when he got hit in the head so hard he changed art styles; stuff like that is why I stick around for more. Looking forward to the next volume this summer, and glad to see Marvel branching out like this.
March 15, 2025
This entry was better than the first; the loads of references, jokes, and fourth wall breaks make for many laugh out loud moments and memorable interactions amongst an intentionally weak storyline that is used as a plot device in its own right. A worth Deadpool adventure with lots of fun for manga fans
January 29, 2026
Not bad but I find the comic book (or manga) format just too diluted to be truly profound. I smiled a few times because I do like the characterization and the sarcasm of Deadpool, but just mediocre overall.
July 6, 2022
Silly story with a chaotic anti-hero. Still fun.
September 17, 2022
Love the My Hero Academia reference. Highly entertaining and super funny
January 16, 2023
Just more good fun
May 1, 2023
Po kvalitetu tu negde kao i prvi broj.
May 17, 2023
Funny manga with Deadpool. I can’t believe All Might made an appearance, CRAZY!
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July 25, 2023
Loved it, as much as the first one 💯
March 9, 2024
Silly fun, with some genuine laughs and amusing shout-outs, including a very unexpected (and very random) cameo appearance! Not much on substance, but that's OK. (B+)
January 19, 2026
exponentially better than the first with some seriously hilarious moments
January 2, 2024
Un poco decepcionante este manga, pero aun asi entretenido, sale el tunas.
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February 15, 2023
A fun little gimmicky manga. Some interesting gags and some awesome cameos. It’s about what you’d expect from a Deadpool manga!
May 20, 2024
As predicted, this book was better (we got more scenes with Loki) than the first (also excellent) book. This book has so many funny moments especially when Deadpool from Earth-617 in chapter 13 arrived. Loved this book, def recommend!!
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April 6, 2022
Deadpool is big in Japan, no really! Deadpool becomes part of Team Samurai in Japan a beginner group of heroes associated with the Avengers. As the oldest does this mean Deadpool is in charge, my spidey sense is tingling. Hella funny and full of insider manga/comic geek jokes, this series is a fun roller coaster ride, but still accessible for noobs. The Merc with a Mouth had been told to keep it clean for the Jump readers (adolescent crowd) but he stills comes out with the zingers. Fun for all ages, Deadpool takes on Thanos, Loki and himself in the latest adventure.
Check out the cameos in volume 2! Believe IT! This is a fun read for comics fans that will introduce them to Jump style manga.
Check out the cameos in volume 2! Believe IT! This is a fun read for comics fans that will introduce them to Jump style manga.
November 9, 2023
Enjoyment 10/10
Concept 9/10
Execution 10/10
Art 8/10
Dialogue 10/10
Plot & Logic 6/10
Pacing & Structure 9/10
Characters 8/10
Intrigue 10/10
Rating: 4.5/5
Concept 9/10
Execution 10/10
Art 8/10
Dialogue 10/10
Plot & Logic 6/10
Pacing & Structure 9/10
Characters 8/10
Intrigue 10/10
Rating: 4.5/5
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