The Marvel Comic Universe includes a huge number of heroes. A considerable part of them are villains. Among them are very colorful characters, such as Deadpool. The story of the comic book hero and his superpowers is the topic of our article.
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The story of the appearance of Deadpool in the Marvel Universe
This character appeared in 1991 thanks to the writer Fabian Nitziez and artist Rob Lifefield. It was created as an antagonist to the New Mutants. Having gained popularity among fans, the hero acquired his own series of comics, and Deadpool's story was redefined. In 2002, he was killed, but soon reappeared in a new series of mutant adventures.
History of Deadpool - Hero Biography
Marvel at one time created several alternative realities in which its characters live. There is a zombie universe, Ultimate and others. Therefore, we will not only consider the original version of the origin of the character of Deadpool. The story of the hero is fraught with many secrets. His real name is Wade Winston Wilson. Little is known about Deadpool's early years. Mother died of cancer (this will also affect the character in the future) when he was five years old. Father was shot dead by Deadpool's drunk friend in a bar when he wanted to take his son home. However, this biography may turn out to be false. According to another version, the father left them with his mother, and after that she drank too much. However, Deadpool's story is full of such sad and tragic events.
All this had a very negative effect on the comic book character. He grew up a cruel and fiery brawler, but with great military capabilities. This determined his further choice of profession. According to one version, he entered the service, but was soon ousted. Most likely, this happened due to the unstable mental state of the hero. According to another version, he chose the path of a mercenary. He spent some time in Japan, working for one criminal authority. After Deadpool refused to fulfill the task entrusted to him, he fled to the United States. Here he was diagnosed with cancer. Further the story of Deadpool has several versions. One at a time, he was subjected, like Wolverine, to inhuman experiments. Scientists tried to heal him from cancer by instilling in him the ability to quickly regenerate at the cellular level. It was possible to implement, but at too much cost. The hero became mentally unstable and with a disfigured appearance. According to another version, the scientist William Stryker experimented with Deadpool, adding new abilities to him, including ultrafast regeneration.
Deadpool spent the rest of his life as a mercenary. Occasionally, he collaborated with the government and the X-Men.
Hero abilities
Deadpool’s story would not be so interesting if he hadn’t possessed incredible skills and abilities. Even in his youth, he distinguished himself as a marksman and excelled in hand-to-hand combat. After Deadpool was diagnosed with cancer and cured using the Weapon X project, he gained incredible abilities. The main one is quick regeneration. Recovery takes the hero from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. In one of the episodes, Deadpool's heart was ripped out, but his desire to take revenge was so great that his ability to regenerate was greatly enhanced. In the movie X-Men: The Beginning. Wolverine ”his head is chopped off. Opponents were sure that Deadpool was dead, but he literally managed to grow a new body. The mercenary was killed in the comics more than once, and each time his superpower for restoration helped him to resurrect.
Regeneration makes the hero immune to all existing diseases and prolongs his life for a huge period. According to the comics, he will live for over 800 years. It also allows you to acquire incredible physical strength.
Deadpool's mental instability and his amazing accuracy make him one of the most dangerous opponents on Earth. He is a born strategist whose actions can not be predicted, and the fighting style - copy.
Screen adaptation of the hero
Deadpool's fascinating story has interested movie directors in the Marvel universe. In 2009, the film “X-Men: The Beginning. Wolverine". Here for the first time an alternative story is told of Deadpool. He, along with Wolverine and other mutants, participated in the Stryker project to search for meteorite debris. Deadpool later became Weapon 11 - he was injected with the powers and abilities of eleven mutants, including the regeneration taken from Wolverine. In a fight with Logan and his brother, Deadpool dies, but after the closing credits, the viewer sees his hand looking for a severed head.
He played the hero Ryan Reynolds, who looks quite convincingly in the role of a mercenary with great mental problems. The actor expressed a desire to participate in the new film "Deadpool", which is scheduled for release in February 2016. In addition, viewers will see the character in the upcoming film about the X-Men. The release date of the film is still unknown.