Deadpool is saving more lives than ever…for a price. That isn’t anything new per se, but now he does get notes with prophesied deaths to prevent. That’s a handy commodity, which crime boss Hammerhead wants for himself. In Wade Wilson: Deadpool #4, Deadpool is tied up in the back of Hammerhead’s car, and they’re off to kill Blind Al to get answers on his special notes. Guilt tripping self-pain ensues as Deadpool prevents another person close to him from getting killed.
If you’re not a fan of teases, gear up as Wade Wilson: Deadpool #4 has multiple answers you seek. That includes what happened to Deadpool’s daughter, as well as more info on these magical notes. Benjamin Percy’s take on the character continues, as he’s much more depressed than ever, seeking self-harm to feel something. With Blind Al in the crosshairs, Deadpool has to think fast to save her, but thankfully, Blind Al is pretty good at saving herself, too.
Art by Geoff Shaw is good, even if a lot of the issue is regular-looking gangsters in the street or in a normal-looking apartment. There’s less “superhero stuff” is what I’m saying, though the mundanity really explodes in an exciting way on one of Hammerhead’s goons. When said goons enter Blind Al’s apartment, there’s certainly a lot of tension as we worry about her life. Then again, we also know she can take care of herself, so this sequence feels a bit drawn out.
Thank god they left his underwear on.
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As far as comedy, Shaw sells a rather comical baby joke midway through the issue, and this is where the violence and action kick in nicely. No matter how many times we see Deadpool with baby limbs regrowing, it always gives me the ick. Colors by Alex Sinclair have a subdued feel that helps lean into Deadpool’s sorrow.
The baby gag is certainly the meatier portion of the issue, giving us a full flashback on the mission where Deadpool lost his daughter. Leave it to Percy to surprise with how she’s taken out. Outside of this flashback, the issue is very transitional, even with the origin of the notes being a killer cliffhanger.
Wade Wilson: Deadpool #4 delivers key answers while pushing the story into new territory. Benjamin Percy leans into Wade’s grief and instability, giving the issue emotional weight that stands out from typical Deadpool fare. The Blind Al sequence adds tension and familiarity, while the flashback provides the most impactful moment. It can feel like a bridge issue at times, but the reveals and tone make it worth the read.
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