A three-issue side adventure kicks off today with Wolverines & Deadpools #1. You read that right, multiples of both, which features Wolverine and Deadpool taking their kiddos on an action adventure. Both their kids have some learning to do, but can they survive the big-bad revealed on the last page?
A couple of things are immediately obvious after reading Wolverines & Deadpools #1. One, Ziglar is very good at the fourth-wall-breaking Deadpool dialogue. Dude is a weirdo, referencing writer Gerry Duggan, page turns, and more. Two, Deadpool’s kid Ellie is a sweetheart, and it’ll be fun to see her get her hands and feet wet (with blood).
While this issue is fairly new-reader friendly, it does reference recent storylines and whatnot, like Deadpool’s healing factor being on the fritz, which might make new readers feel left in the dark. Or, maybe it’ll inspire them to go back and read the previous story arcs. A giant symbiote wolf/dog is a bizarre sight, sure, but it’s also a fun element that suits the Deadpool corner of the universe.
Wolverines on the case.
Credit: Marvel
While “Wolverines” get first billing in the title, this is much more of a “Deadpools” issue. That’s thanks to a quick check-in with Ellie and her foster family and Deadpool’s operations to do good. Wolverine and his daughter, meanwhile, are already on the mission at the start, and thus are less of a focus. In particular, we never see them alone, while Deadpool and Ellie get primo time together. That’s just fine by me, but as a team-up miniseries, it’s a bit surprising it’s not more 50/50.
Ziglar packs the issue with dialogue, and while that’s usually a bad thing, he has a way with words. Case in point, Deadpool’s weirdness (see above), but also Wolverine’s gruff nature. Rogê Antônio further proves he’s one of the best artists out there since the book never feels overly wordy. Action is strong, with comedy timing in visuals and expressions. Could the comic use a bit more flashy action moments and splash pages? Sure, but it’s more of a character piece with action sprinkled in.
Fans of X-Men should not pass on this, with the main villain being a heavy hitter. There’s also the Wolverines (duh), and a familiar face or two thrown in.
Wolverines & Deadpools #1 is a sharp, character-driven start to a team-up miniseries that leans heavily (and hilariously) into Deadpool’s chaotic energy, with standout art and just enough mystery to keep fans eager for more, even if Wolverine fans might wish for more balance.
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