Deadpool: Sins of the Past

Deadpool (1994) #1-4

by Mark Waid (Writer), Ian Churchill (Artist), Jason Temujin Minor (Illustrator)

The Juggernaut breaks into the secret facility where Dr Killebrew is working on Black Tom, and rescues him and kidnaps Killebrew as well. Deadpool is in one of his favorite bars, when Black Tom's men break in to capture him. He's helped out by Banshee and Siryn, who figure on helping each other find Tom. But there's a problem, Deadpool's healing factor isn't working right.

Collecting: Deadpool: Sins Past 1-4

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Superheroes, Graphic Novels Comics, Science Fiction, Action

96 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1994

About the author

Mark Waid is an American comic book writer widely known for shaping modern superhero storytelling through influential runs on major characters at both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Raised in Alabama, he developed an early fascination with comic books, particularly classic stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, whose imaginative scope and sense of legacy would later inform his own writing. He first entered the comics industry during the mid 1980s as an editor and writer for the fan magazine Amazing Heroes, before publishing his first professional comic story in Action Comics. Soon afterward he joined DC Comics as an editor, contributing to numerous titles and helping shape projects across the company. After leaving editorial work to focus on writing, Waid gained widespread recognition with his long run on The Flash, where he expanded the mythology of the character and co-created the youthful speedster Impulse. His reputation grew further with the celebrated graphic novel Kingdom Come, created with artist Alex Ross, which imagined a future DC Universe shaped by generational conflict among superheroes. Over the years he has written many prominent series, including Captain America, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Superman: Birthright, bringing a balance of optimism, character depth, and respect for comic book history to each project. Waid has also collaborated with notable artists and writers on major ensemble titles such as Justice League and Avengers, while contributing ideas that helped clarify complex continuity within shared superhero universes. Beyond mainstream superhero work, he has supported creator owned projects and experimental publishing models, including the acclaimed series Irredeemable and Incorruptible, which explored moral ambiguity within the superhero genre. He later took on editorial leadership roles at Boom Studios, guiding creative direction while continuing to write extensively. In subsequent years he expanded his involvement in publishing and digital storytelling, helping launch online comics initiatives and advocating for new distribution methods for creators. His work has earned numerous industry awards, including Eisner and Harvey honors, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring popularity among readers. Throughout his career Waid has remained a passionate student of comic book history, drawing on decades of storytelling tradition while continually encouraging innovation within the medium. His influence extends across generations of readers and creators, and his stories continue to shape the evolving language of superhero comics around the world today through enduring characters imaginative narratives and thoughtful reinventions of familiar myths within popular culture and modern graphic storytelling traditions.

Reviews

[Kemper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Deadpool may be the toast of Hollywood these days, but back at the beginning of his comic book career he was just a mouthy mercenary who wore a mask to hide his disfigured face.

This starts out with Wade Wilson feeling a bit low about looking like a bowl of Velveeta cheese that was microwaved too long, and he is trying to quietly drown his sorrows in a dive bar when he’s attacked by a group of high tech thugs working for Black Tom. Banshee and Siryn have been trying to track down Tom, and they end up saving Deadpool’s bacon. He needs all the help he can get because he discovers that his healing powers are on the fritz, and they’ll soon be going up against another enemy with a grudge as well as the Juggernaut.

This is the early phase of Deadpool and we’re still firmly in the Dark Times for mainstream superhero comics (a/k/a The ‘90s), but I did enjoy this second mini-series more than the first one. A big reason for that is that I find Mark Waid to be a far superior writer than Fabian Nicieza. Giving Deadpool some partners to play off of also helps because it contrasts his goofy attitude against ‘real’ superheroes like the two X-Men. There’s nothing particularly great or memorable here, but it’s a fast and fun romp with a little angst thrown in about how Deadpool really feels about his hideous appearance.

[Carla (carlaherondale) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh(?). Me aburrió un poco.

[Lex · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3.5/5

[Srboljub Stojadinovic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sećate li se akcija osamdesetih? Buddy movies? Obično dva teško spojiva lika se nađu i uprkos tome što su dijametralno suprotni, tokom avanture prođu put spoznaje i međusobnog (ne)podnošenja. Ovaj strip donosi Lajavog u takvom maniru zajednu sa irskim ogrankom X-Men. Dedpulove opaske su prevedene izuzetno (Bajaga, Sinan... 🤣) kao i svaki put, pomislim da je možda još bolje nego original na engleskom. Ono što mi nedostaje u ovom stripu je što je samo dobar. Nije sjajan. U moru gore opisanih akcija osamdesetih, Minuli gresi nisu Smrtonosno oružje ili Umro muški, već pre neki Američki nindža 2 ili nešto drugorazredno. No, dobro, za zabavu pred 31. decembar nije ni tako loše.

[Dimitris Papastergiou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Missed this one!

Re-re-reading every-Deadpool-thing and I gotta say I remember this one so much more than I expected, cuz it's been more than a decade since I last read it, but I guess I like this one so much!

It may be once again be mostly nostalgia (even though it IS good and fun to read) but to me this one has a special place in my memories, one of the first Deadpool series I read, along with the Joe Kelly run which was the very first I read!

Anyway, highly recommended to Deadpool fans or those who wanna read about him!

[N!V3K · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got one word for this series: HILARIOUS! And AWESOME! Well, that actually makes it two words, but who's counting, eh? The artwork in the first issue was simply to DIE for! But then I think they did some crossover thingy with two artists or something and I didn't like it that much. I had read The Circle Chase before but I forgot a lot of details, so I think I'm just gonna re-read it and put up a review. :)

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: 3.5 stars
Better than his first miniseries. Loved the 90's art, the story... not so much.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

An amuse-bouche of a superhero story, this early Deadpool tale is just a bit of a romp with an odd cast of characters. Siryn, Banshee, Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut are the other major players. Nothing particularly consequential happens here, and nothing particularly surprising is revealed other than Deadpool’s scarred face. The art overall is pretty good, the story isn’t bad and pretty well paced, but not all that memorable either.

[Mutant Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm normally not crazy about Deadpool, but I think Mark Waid's first foray into the X-Books was pretty solid. I've been working my way through the '90s, and it's refreshing to read someone other than Nicieza or Lobdell, as much as I like those guys. I love that Black Tom and Juggernaut are still best buds, and I'm always down for a story about the Cassidy clan. Good stuff!

[Johnny Andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good outing for early Deadpool plus the issue of Wolverine where they first met!

[som ꒰ᐢ. .ᐢ꒱₊˚⊹ · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5*

[valu · Rating 4 out of 5]

encontre una guia de como leer no tengo mas excusas...

[Joshua Sloan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another situation where the plot is very, very secondary to Deadpool's nonstop banter.

[IamT-Rex · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 Deadpool with a heart which is rare i guess. I just like Mark Waid’s writing style a lot

[Moira Taliesyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this better than The Circle Chase. I still didn’t love it but it was a lot better.

[Zintulo Deyuno · Rating 3 out of 5]

MASACRE II
Obra completa

Segunda miniserie dedicada a Deadpool en español.

[Joseph Gagnon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now THIS was exactly what I was looking for in a Deadpool comic. Mark Waid certainly brought a lot to Deadpool's voice that we know and love today. MANY more cultural references--the Looney Tunes lines made me so fucking happy. PLUS, this comic featured Siryn and Banshee! I was VERY excited to get more Siryn. I love Vanessa and all, but there needs to be more Siryn-Deadpool action. Hey, Rhiannon ... team Red ;) (You don't know why we're laughing.)

Man. Yes. This series was fun. Loved the asskickery, the art, the story ... most of all, I loved Wade Wilson. I even loved that he was kinda broody in the beginning, and he let himself be vulnerable with Siryn. That whole moment made me want to jump into the comic and smoosh their faces together.

*sigh* I don't want to go back to Deadpool as the side story. Only 8 more comics until the first Deadpool ongoing series ... almost there, boyo!

[McKayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm surprised I'm the first person to review this series, but then, I'm not surprised, because it's this short little thing that I can see being easily overlooked. There isn't much to say about this Deadpool series. It's four issues of exactly what you'd expect from Deadpool: big mouth and big action and big laughs. The plot isn't overly complicated, just a fun romp through some baddies trying and failing to kidnap Deadpool so he can be experimented on in an attempt to save Black Tom's life. It's fun, and a quick read, and I enjoyed the hell out of it. Just wish the art were a little less confusing to follow, that's all.

[Tommy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Again I felt like this was a so-so story line with minor characters. Deadpool is slowing coming into his own but is definitely not there yet. There is nothing wrong with the books per se but all of the characters seem moderately generic. They threw Juggernaut and Banshee in there to give it some star power but I still found myself not caring about the characters too much. But on the positive side, Deadpool is starting to scratch the surface of his witty banter. Can't wait to read the Joe Kelly series which is Deadpool's first long running title.

[Hikmat Kabir · Rating 3 out of 5]

The humor and action here are not as good as the circle chase but it'll pass. There are also attempts to flesh out a romance between siryn and deadpool although these efforts seem half-hearted at times. A decent read if you are looking forward to digest something in a short time.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this characterization of deadpool. There was substance, but it was also funny (and riddled with pop culture references). I liked the art, but it wasn't my favorite. The story didn't drag either. All and all this is one of my favorite deadpool stories.

[Timo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Olipas tämä viihdyttävä, yhdeltä istumiselta luettava. Vauhdikas ja ha-ha-ha-hauska.
Sääli vain, että normaalin kotimaiseen tapaana, kukaan ei missään vaiheessa ollut kiinnostunut painolaadusta. Värit eivät ihan aina osuneet kohdalleen puhumattakaan mustista viivoista.

[Declan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another enjoyable Deadpool adventure. :D

[Diana Nohelová · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun and enjoyable.

[Frans Kempe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Deadpool together with Siryn and Banshee faces Black Tom who tries to cure his disease.

[Timothy Villa · Rating 4 out of 5]

lO

[Emre Ergin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The scene where Deadpool takes off his mask.

"Eeeeewwww. Do you know where that hand has been"

[Indah Threez Lestari · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don't like the artwork... sigh...

[Variaciones Enrojo]

Taco recopilatorio con la segunda miniserie de Masacre.

[Ondra Král · Rating 4 out of 5]

Když jsem se přenesl přes tu hnusnou devadesátkovou kresbu, dostal jsem přesně takového Deadpoola, kterého mám rád. Akce, hlášky a krásný moment v posledním sešitě se Syrin. Waid prostě umí.