Deadpool Vol. 1 – World’s Greatest – Millionaire With a Mouth (2016)
Deadpool Vol. 1 – World’s Greatest: Millionaire With a Mouth (2016)
🗂️ Genre
Superhero, Action-Comedy, Satire, Antihero Fiction
This volume blends outrageous humor with brutal action, wrapped in the unpredictable madness only a Deadpool comic can deliver. Expect fourth-wall breaks, meta-jokes, and high-octane missions.
🎭 Main Characters
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Deadpool (Wade Wilson) – The wisecracking, regenerating degenerate, now basking in fame and fortune. 🧠⚔️
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Preston – SHIELD agent and sometimes-conscious-in-Deadpool’s-head, still trying to keep him grounded. 🕵️♀️
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Dugan – Agent of SHIELD who begrudgingly works with Wade.
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Madcap – A chaotic villain whose bizarre connection to Deadpool stirs tension and dark comedy.
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The Mercs for Money – A team of mercenaries hired by Deadpool to carry out jobs in his name, including characters like Solo, Stingray, and Slapstick.
✍️ Writer
Gerry Duggan – Known for his long, beloved run on Deadpool, Duggan balances outrageous gags with surprising emotional depth. His portrayal in this volume shows a more self-aware and success-driven Wade.
🎨 Artist
Mike Hawthorne – Hawthorne’s kinetic art style captures Deadpool’s chaos perfectly. From explosive action panels to Deadpool’s exaggerated expressions, the artwork keeps pace with the script’s madness.
🧑💼 Editor Details
Editor: Jordan D. White
As one of Marvel’s go-to editors for X-Men and Deadpool titles, White ensures consistency and high-quality storytelling across issues, even when things get gloriously weird.
🏢 Publisher and Brand
Marvel Comics
Brand: Marvel NOW! (2015 iteration)
This volume is part of the post-Secret Wars Marvel relaunch, positioning Deadpool as a mainstream hero—at least in the public eye.
📅 Release Year
2016
Collects Deadpool (2015) #1–5, launching the “World’s Greatest” run with a fresh status quo for Wade Wilson.
📖 Brief Plot Summary
Deadpool is no longer just the Merc with a Mouth—he’s the most loved hero on the planet 🌎❤️. Riding high on newfound fame, he’s making money, running a franchised team of mercenaries called the “Mercs for Money,” and even rubbing shoulders with the Avengers. But with success comes enemies—and shady deals. Deadpool’s decisions blur the line between heroism and greed as his personal life and inner psyche become more unstable. Meanwhile, a hidden threat begins to unravel Wade's world from within, leading to one of the strangest villain showdowns of his career.
🔥 Notable Arcs or Storylines
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The Rise of the Mercs for Money – Deadpool starts a team under his brand name, showcasing the dangers of turning mercenary work into a business.
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Madcap’s Return – A bizarre, mind-bending subplot that ties into Deadpool’s past and raises questions about identity and memory.
🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations
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Is Deadpool Actually Losing Himself? – Some fans theorize that Wade’s over-commercialization and constant identity juggling reflect a deeper identity crisis—especially as Madcap becomes more involved. Is Wade still Wade… or just a shell filled with everyone else's expectations?
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Mercs as a Critique on Superhero Franchising – The Mercs for Money storyline is interpreted by some as satire on the modern superhero brand machine, with Deadpool playing the role of a flawed CEO in a comic-book startup gone wrong.
📝 Review Summary
Deadpool Vol. 1: Millionaire With a Mouth kicks off Gerry Duggan’s “World’s Greatest” run with a perfect storm of chaos, comedy, and subtle tragedy. The humor hits hard 😂, the action is fast and flashy 💥, and the emotional undercurrents give this version of Deadpool surprising depth. Mike Hawthorne’s art delivers dynamic visuals that never skip a beat, matching the tone of each scene with precision. Whether you love him or love to hate him, this volume shows Deadpool at his most entertaining—and most conflicted.
⭐ Final Verdict: 9/10 – A must-read for Deadpool fans and newcomers alike.
🧨 Hilarious. Chaotic. Unexpectedly heartfelt.
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