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With Blackest Night dropping, Wednesday Comics bringing nostalgia back and the Amazing Spider-man finally returning to greatness with Joe Kelly's American Son arc, some would find it curious that a book like Deadpool would receive 'Book of the Week' billing.
And yes, plenty of books (especially those mentioned above) are far more relevant in the greater scheme of things. But no book this week provides more pure enjoyment than Deadpool.
This series by writer Daniel Way and artist Paco Medina is in many ways a throwback to a bygone era. Comics in the last decade have become increasingly more literary in content and execution. And it's a wonderful thing. But there are times when we need to be reminded that not everything has to be so serious. Comic books, after all, are so named because they were originally designed to make people laugh. And that's exactly what Deadpool does, week in and week out.
Deadpool, aka Wade Wilson is a fun loving prankster with multiple personalities who just happens to be one of the world's deadliest mercanaries. Unfortunately, Wade robbed the Marvel Universe's current top cop, Norman Osborn. Norman is also a schizophrenic with multiple personalities. He's also an evil genius and megalomaniac who commands some of the world's most powerful heroes and villains. Norman sends Bullseye, the greatest assassin who ever lived, to kill Deadpool. But don't get bogged down with the details.
Deadpool #12 is the last issue of the three issue arc featuring Wade vs Bullseye. It's like Spy vs Spy but with much bigger bombs and better gags. Last issue ended with Wade running Bullseye through with a giant meathook while himself wearing a meat suit--literally covering himself with butchers meat. Here Bullseye wakes up in a hospital- brought in by Deadpool so that he could heal and the game can continue.
Deadpool may not be the best book out there in terms of purest quality, but it is consistently one of the most entertaining. Daniel Way's portrayal of Wade as the Three Stooges in one head brings an endless supply of laughter and a new dimension to the character. Meanwhile Paco Medina's cartoony art style perfectly compliments the tone.
Perhaps the best part of each issue is the ending. By playing to Wade's madness, Pak comes up with a completely unexpected ending every issue. Not many comics can boast that fact. And this issue in particular goes out with a bang.
If nothing else, Deadpool #12 will leave you clamoring for an ongoing series starring Lil' Wade and Lil' Bullseye fighting with meat suits.
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