Deadpool #10 – Deadpool vs. Sabretooth (Parts II & III)
🧬 Genre
Superhero, Action, Dark Comedy, Antihero, Psychological Thriller
🎭 Main Characters
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Deadpool (Wade Wilson) – The Merc with a Mouth, known for his regeneration powers, dark humor, and unpredictability
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Sabretooth (Victor Creed) – A savage mutant with heightened senses, regenerative healing, and a brutal history
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Shiklah – Queen of the Undead and Deadpool’s love interest
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Butler – A sinister scientist with ties to both Wade and Sabretooth
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Ellie (Deadpool's daughter) – A key emotional anchor in Wade’s complex life
✍️ Writer
Gerry Duggan – Known for seamlessly blending dark comedy with emotional gravitas, Duggan dives into Wade’s psyche in this emotionally charged arc.
🎨 Artist
Matteo Lolli – Lolli delivers kinetic action sequences and expressive character work, balancing brutality with humorous visuals.
Colors: Ruth Redmond – Her color work gives scenes both emotional weight and comic vibrancy.
Inks: Matteo Lolli, with clean and detailed linework that captures chaos and intensity.
🖋️ Editor Details
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Editor: Jordan D. White
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Assistant Editor: Heather Antos
Their oversight ensures narrative continuity while maintaining Deadpool’s irreverent tone.
🏢 Publisher and Brand
Marvel Comics
Imprint: Marvel NOW! – A brand initiative that refreshed classic characters with new creative teams and deeper storytelling.
📅 Release Year
2016
📖 Brief Plot Summary
In Deadpool #10, the vendetta between Wade Wilson and Victor Creed intensifies as Deadpool continues to believe that Sabretooth murdered his parents. Fueled by grief and rage, Wade goes on a relentless hunt to bring Creed down—this time with deadly intent. But the twist? The truth is far more complex than Wade realizes. As both regenerating assassins clash in brutal, blood-soaked battles, emotional revelations surface, forcing Deadpool to confront the manipulation he’s suffered at the hands of Butler—a forgotten puppet master pulling strings from behind the scenes.
The line between revenge and redemption blurs, and Deadpool must decide: is Sabretooth truly the monster, or is Wade himself becoming one?
🔥 Notable Arcs or Storylines
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"Deadpool vs. Sabretooth" Arc – Spanning multiple issues, this storyline explores Wade’s buried trauma, mind control, and a vendetta rooted in false memories. It reveals deeper connections between the two mutants and serves as a turning point for Deadpool’s moral compass.
🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations
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💡 "The Sabretooth Switcheroo": Some fans speculate that Butler’s manipulations extend beyond memory implants—that Sabretooth might’ve once been an unwilling participant in a Weapon X experiment involving Deadpool’s family.
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🔍 "Deadpool's Moral Spiral": The storyline is seen as symbolic of Wade’s ongoing struggle with identity—oscillating between mercenary, monster, and misunderstood man trying to build a family and a legacy.
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🧬 "Weapon X Legacy Theory": Connections drawn between Creed, Wade, and Wolverine suggest deeper roots to the Weapon X program that haven’t yet been fully unearthed.
📝 Review Summary
Deadpool #10 is a bloody yet emotional installment that delivers far more than just mindless action. 🩸🤕 Gerry Duggan writes with a sharp edge—balancing dark humor, inner conflict, and brutal reality. Matteo Lolli’s artwork injects each page with energy and pain, and Redmond’s colors highlight the emotional highs and lows. The issue’s strength lies in its willingness to let Deadpool be vulnerable without sacrificing his chaotic core.
Whether you’re here for the carnage or the character development, Deadpool #10 offers both—wrapped in fourth-wall-breaking madness and raw human emotion. 🔥🧨
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