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Cable & Deadpool (Collected Editions)
Cable & Deadpool, Volume 4: Bosom Buddies
Deadpool finally gets hired for a job There's a missing hard drive, and whoever gets it could very well own the world Naturally, our Merc with a Mouth is going to find it first, right? Well... only if he can outwit that superspy known as the CAT, and slide by the undulating charms of three gorgeous and deadly snake chicks. That's right: Black Mamba, Asp and Diamondback are back in business as the B.A.D. Girls And what's Cable doing during all of this? Well, keeping an eye on Deadpool, since whoever owns the hard drive could very well own the world.
Collecting: Cable/Deadpool 19-24
Collecting: Cable/Deadpool 19-24
144 pages, Paperback
First published March 15, 2006
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About the author
Fabian Nicieza
2,031 books422 followersFabian Nicieza is a writer and editor who is best known as the co-creator of DEADPOOL and for his work on Marvel titles such as X-Men, X-Force, New Warriors, and Robin.
His first novel, the Edgar Award-nominated SUBURBAN DICKS, a sarcastic murder mystery, is on sale now from Putnam Books.
The Dicks will return in THE SELF-MADE WIDOW, coming June 21st.
His first novel, the Edgar Award-nominated SUBURBAN DICKS, a sarcastic murder mystery, is on sale now from Putnam Books.
The Dicks will return in THE SELF-MADE WIDOW, coming June 21st.
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August 15, 2012
One of the weaker storylines of Cable & Deadpool, paired with one of the strongest single issues. This volume opens and closes with one-off stories, and the best is the first one. Cable is nearly done re-aging, and while he waits to look old enough to buy a beer, he and Deadpool have a nicely written talk that gives a bit of insight into their characters. And there's Bosom Buddies, starring the cringe-inducing B.A.D. Girls. I could have done without them so easily I can't even explain. Ignoring their marginal place in the story improved the whole immensely. The one interesting thing about this storyline is that it underlines how casually manipulative Cable had become. Bonus points to Patrick Zircher for making Cable look a little less like a 90s design nightmare.
March 8, 2016
No. Just no. This volume of Fabian Nicieza's Cable & Deadpool series is extremely underwhelming, especially when compared to its predecessor. The main problem plaguing this collection is that it's filled with so much exposition and techno-babble that your head will spin. Deadpool quips about this flaw over and over again, but his jokes mainly serve to enhance the frustration felt by the reader, rather than making light of a familiar, and often maligned, comic book trope. Deadpool's self-awareness makes it seem even more as if Nicieza is knowingly feeding us crap, letting us know he knows he's feeding us crap, and then feeding it to us anyway. It's unfortunate that this series took such a nosedive this early on. That being said, Issue #24 was a bright spot and hopefully it means Volume 5 will begin to do damage control.
January 26, 2016
Cable and deadpool vol 4 bosom buddies. this is a book for teens because it has deadpool swearing and is a enjoyble comic books for pacifically teens who love comic books. this book about deadpool and cable deadpool's long time buddy this genre is action and takes place in NYC and the far future of NYC Fabian Nicieza wrote this book to connect cable and deadpool and make them look awesome together. this book has alot of action,coolness,mystery and humor lots of humor.
March 4, 2017
Well. I'm kind of confused. It was interesting to see some other superheroes and villains. There was some interesting plots. Deadpool is not the greatest of guys, but he is interesting.
It came with the usual language and sexual comments.
It came with the usual language and sexual comments.
March 11, 2022
Wade and young-but-aging-rapidly Cable spend some quality time remembering the past, what made them what they are today. It's a string of harsh lessons, violence and loss for both of them.
Remember when comics had proper boobs in them? This one does. And they're gratuitous and totally fan servicey. I love it! Several flattering angles of TnA grace us in these beautiful pages. Wade gets a job to steal a hard drive from the Dominus Corporation. BAD girls Diamondback, Black Mamba and Asp are also looking to steal it for their own client. They are all too late, so a race to find its location begins. Wade's friend Weasel is also involved, as are Power Man and Iron Fist. Such a large cast!
Remember when comics had proper boobs in them? This one does. And they're gratuitous and totally fan servicey. I love it! Several flattering angles of TnA grace us in these beautiful pages. Wade gets a job to steal a hard drive from the Dominus Corporation. BAD girls Diamondback, Black Mamba and Asp are also looking to steal it for their own client. They are all too late, so a race to find its location begins. Wade's friend Weasel is also involved, as are Power Man and Iron Fist. Such a large cast!
December 31, 2017
Continuing the (sometimes) great x-read of 2017...
Since I am at the very tail end of 2017 and I haven't updated my reading in quite a while so I am "cheating" and just kind of writing one review for all of the volumes that I have read so that I can get them up by the end of the year.
The aftermath of M day has been mixed to say the least. There were a few high points (Cable and Deadpool, the 198, the beginning of the new X-factor series... and more than a fair share of low points (the new Excalibur, Colossus, Deadly Genesis...). It certainly has not come across as a well-orchestrated and planned out event at this point. (And the plot armor of the main characters primarily being the ones that retained their powers is a bit ridiculous, but that is to be expected.)
At any rate, my x-read of 2017 is going to extend into 2018 since I am still not close to catching up. It may have to slow down in velocity a bit so that I can do a bit more "real" reading but the slog shall continue...
Since I am at the very tail end of 2017 and I haven't updated my reading in quite a while so I am "cheating" and just kind of writing one review for all of the volumes that I have read so that I can get them up by the end of the year.
The aftermath of M day has been mixed to say the least. There were a few high points (Cable and Deadpool, the 198, the beginning of the new X-factor series... and more than a fair share of low points (the new Excalibur, Colossus, Deadly Genesis...). It certainly has not come across as a well-orchestrated and planned out event at this point. (And the plot armor of the main characters primarily being the ones that retained their powers is a bit ridiculous, but that is to be expected.)
At any rate, my x-read of 2017 is going to extend into 2018 since I am still not close to catching up. It may have to slow down in velocity a bit so that I can do a bit more "real" reading but the slog shall continue...
July 3, 2020
I loved the first issue! I like it when you see the past of the characters and get to know them a little better. The other story was also quite entertaining with appearances from Iron Fist, Luke Cage and Spider-Man! I am also really enjoying the bond between Deadpool and Cable. This is my first series of both characters and I am thinking picking up more from them. I dont know if I will like Deadpool the same without Cable though. Only one way to find out I guess :)... But first finish this fantastic series!
January 14, 2021
Plot is a bit intricate I guess. Wade has been hired to steal some software. At the same time others have also been hired to steal it. Cable helps Deadpool out as he is becoming adult Cable again but lost his telepathic powers. The software helps gain mass quantities of knowledge which someone of course wants and Cable must stop him.
Granted the banter and Deadpool being Deadpool is still the glue keeping them all going and it is fun.
Granted the banter and Deadpool being Deadpool is still the glue keeping them all going and it is fun.
September 17, 2022
Nicieza seems to be pretending this a Deadpool book while actually writing it as a Cable fantasy. I lose interest every time Cable has every plan fall into place behind the scenes or he gets a new addition to his backstory that makes him even more of the most important person in the universe.
June 13, 2018
Funny
July 2, 2018
Oh god! So much Cablepool! Nate and Wade sharing feelings/their past, the iconic massage fantasy, and the first meeting between Spideypool. My little nerd heart can't take it! I'm dead! Dead!
July 28, 2018
7/10
A step up in the right directon after the last volume. The plot is once again getting more interesting.
A step up in the right directon after the last volume. The plot is once again getting more interesting.
December 2, 2018
Fun, but not the most interesting volume, that's for sure. The first issue was fantastic and developed Cable and Deadpool wonderfully...then it just got a bit too redundant.
April 19, 2019
I think I need to go back and refresh my recollection with some of the X-Men comics, because a lot went over my head, but I did enjoy it.
May 4, 2019
3.5/5 Stars
March 6, 2021
cool stuff
July 12, 2022
Issues 19 and 24 were pretty good and everything in between was meh.
August 8, 2023
issue 19 was great. everything else SUCKED. get the avengers out of deadpool comics they don't belong here.
July 24, 2024
What is this compulsion Fabian Niciezia has to write the most over-complicated plots involving thoroughly abstruse and poorly explained macguffins?
May 13, 2025
I had to really force my way through this one...
August 12, 2008
For the first time since the series began, everything appears to be returning to a calm state for Cable and Deadpool. In a matter of hours, Cable will have re-aged to his normal state (though still without his powerful telekinesis/telepathy) and Deadpool has returned to his Manhattan apartment and his usual lifestyle. Deadpool is soon hired on by a mysterious employer to seek out a hard drive with extraordinary capabilities, though he quickly learns he isn't the only one. This volume includes cameos from the Cat (once again), the B.A.D. Girls (an all-female mercenary team consisting of Black Mamba, Asp, and Diamondback), Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and even Spider-Man.
The primary difference between this installment and the first three was that this one felt a bit more disjointed. While the three previous volumes each had storylines that spanned a full six issues, the story in Bosom Buddies was only four issues, with an extra issue at the beginning and end as a sort of buffer. This actually worked out for the better seeing as how the first issue in the volume (#19) was probably my favorite issue to date: Deadpool has taken a young (though rapidly aging) Cable to Intercourse, PA and they are sharing stories from their lives. We are given a glimpse into Deadpool's history and upbringing, as well as some of Cable's early war experiences. Though the issue may not have anything to do with the continuing storylines, I more than appreciated that extra insight into two of my favorite characters.
The story was interesting but still didn't live up to the epic level of storytelling from The Burnt Offering. At times, it got somewhat convoluted with the inclusion of so many characters all going after this hard drive. There's a lot of confusion for a while as to who hired who to do what (though it's all cleared up by the end). It's an enjoyable read but nothing too memorable.
The primary difference between this installment and the first three was that this one felt a bit more disjointed. While the three previous volumes each had storylines that spanned a full six issues, the story in Bosom Buddies was only four issues, with an extra issue at the beginning and end as a sort of buffer. This actually worked out for the better seeing as how the first issue in the volume (#19) was probably my favorite issue to date: Deadpool has taken a young (though rapidly aging) Cable to Intercourse, PA and they are sharing stories from their lives. We are given a glimpse into Deadpool's history and upbringing, as well as some of Cable's early war experiences. Though the issue may not have anything to do with the continuing storylines, I more than appreciated that extra insight into two of my favorite characters.
The story was interesting but still didn't live up to the epic level of storytelling from The Burnt Offering. At times, it got somewhat convoluted with the inclusion of so many characters all going after this hard drive. There's a lot of confusion for a while as to who hired who to do what (though it's all cleared up by the end). It's an enjoyable read but nothing too memorable.
May 29, 2017
After all of the seriousness of the last collection, Deadpool takes the young Cable to Intercourse, PA, which is not exactly what Deadpool thought it would be. While sharing a beer, they sort-of share their pasts in a series of flashbacks (the readers see more than the characters do, since both men are rather tight-lipped during the exchange). Deadpool is hired by some mysterious person who wants him to steal the Dominus Objective, but he runs into a ton of people standing in his way. He's also hired to steal "the Cone of Silence" (not to be confused with the Cone of Shame, haha), which brings him into the path of Spider-Man.
Altogether, this is another fun romp in comics. One of the characters has the ability to make people visualize their deepest, darkest desires. This happens twice; the first time, Deadpool is on a beach with Cable rubbing oil on him (that will NEVER not be funny!), and the second time, although we don't see what exactly everyone thinks, it ends with Weasel on Deadpool's shoulders and Deadpool leaning over Cable. Epic.
Unfortunately, this also marks when Patrick Zircher left C&D to draw for Iron Man. I love love LOVE Zircher's Cable; no one draws him as well as Zircher does.
Altogether, this is another fun romp in comics. One of the characters has the ability to make people visualize their deepest, darkest desires. This happens twice; the first time, Deadpool is on a beach with Cable rubbing oil on him (that will NEVER not be funny!), and the second time, although we don't see what exactly everyone thinks, it ends with Weasel on Deadpool's shoulders and Deadpool leaning over Cable. Epic.
Unfortunately, this also marks when Patrick Zircher left C&D to draw for Iron Man. I love love LOVE Zircher's Cable; no one draws him as well as Zircher does.
March 4, 2015
It has been a while since I last read Cable & Deadpool, and I had forgotten a few of the specifics of what had just happened, but I felt pretty caught up quickly. This volume did a good job of catching the reader up on recent events in the story, tying the title into the greater world (even if it was a bit tenuously). It also featured two of my favorite characters, Luke Cage and Iron Fist, for a couple of issues. It had some interesting twists and turns, and despite being a comic that features Deadpool, had a nonviolent resolution without being a total cop-out or boring. This was a lot of fun, and I can see why this title lasted a good while.
September 9, 2014
This book was AMAZING,I like these kind of comics where there is a serious hero and a serious and funny hero because you can't tell who the sidekick is,but this team is like no other.There have been other books like this where cable and deadpool teamed up together but I think this one might have been the best, hopefully I find vol.5 to see what happens next.
July 7, 2011
Вполне неплохо, но много ненужных линий и просто "воды". Впрочем Дэдпул всё равно хорош, а уж как он подкалывал Человека-Паука, так вообще сказка.
Последний волюм серии который рисовал Зирчер. Дальше, к сожалению, будет хуже.
Последний волюм серии который рисовал Зирчер. Дальше, к сожалению, будет хуже.
August 17, 2011
I'd never read any comics with Cable in them, and he's pretty fun. My favorite line of Deadpool's is when he's talking about how fun 'duct tape' is to say as he's sneaking into a building. "Duct tape. Duct tape. Duct tape. ... ... Chimichanga. Chimichanga."
May 10, 2009
Not as good plot wise as the others, but we all read this for Deadpool's dialogue and we weren't disappointed here :D
August 29, 2011
I'm pretty much against anything that further complicates Cable's story. Also, this story just wasn't that interesting.
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