Once an Infinity Comic only, Negasonic Teenage Warhead #1 collects that tale for the first time in print, plus a new story. Featuring a main character most folks know from the Deadpool movies, Andrew Wheeler puts the hero through the paces with brand-new powers that bend time and space. Plus, there’s romance!
This issue opens with a new story featuring Deadpool and Negasonic Teenage Warhead facing off against some criminals. Deadpool is as annoying as ever, while Negasonic Teenage Warhead is as serious as ever. There’s a good bit of humor that sets up their odd-couple relationship. It’s also drawn with a good bit of chaotic energy by Eleonora Carlini.
From there, Carola Borelli takes over the art for the first three chapters, with Carlini back to wrap things up. This hefty chunk of story prints the Infinity Comic story that starts with a rampant tattooed pig and ends with Negasonic Teenage Warhead going full Galactus. While Deadpool is at the start, it’s more about Negasonic Teenage Warhead trying not to destroy the universe while wrapping her head around some future girlfriend she’s never met. Oh, and she has only about an hour to fix things.
Who tattoos a pig?
Credit: Marvel
The TVA makes Negasonic Teenage Warhead’s life harder by popping in to eradicate her and prevent the universe’s doom. The story moves quickly with a nice pace that keeps you guessing. That goes for her powers, as well, and while her abilities seem overpowered, Wheeler limits them enough to make them interesting.
Wheeler does a fabulous job capturing Negasonic Teenage Warhead’s persona, as she’s tough but still very human. Deadpool pops out of the story fairly early on, but she’s got a team of some of Marvel’s best female heroes to help her. The use of these characters doesn’t feel like fan service, making this adventure compelling as each hero helps Negasonic Teenage Warhead in their way.
The main story does feel a little off visually, thanks to the Infinity Comic format, which does not foresee panels being laid out sequentially. It works, but you’ll notice panels laid out more simply than usual. The art is pretty epic when it utilizes the stretched vertical format, with some killer panels by both artists.
Dare I say Negasonic Teenage Warhead #1 further validates the character, elevating the character in a must-read adventure. Thanks to Deadpool, it has action, romance, and even some goofy humor. Given the number of connections to the MCU this is an easy pickup for casual fans who aren’t reading the comics while satisfying anyone who loves this character.
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