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omnibusoverview's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
dangerousnerd's review
3.0
I rarely read comics. When I do, I only read the ones that get really good reviews (like this one) so I'm probably spoiled a bit. That being said, this was my first foray into the life of the merc with a mouth. The story itself was decent - the main arc is pretty good with a good twist-then-twist-again that I didn't see coming. It definitely lulls in the middle though. The whole story with Typhoid was just kinda… boring, maybe? Unnecessary? Pointless? Whatever it was, you can definitely skip whole sections of the book without being lost in the narrative.
I will say, though, that the ending of the book (after the whole main arc finishes) is genius. The ending alone deserves 5 stars. Fantastic, wonderful, and completely unexpected.
Finally, possibly the best single issue in the collection is The Amazing Spider Man #611. It's the last one in the book, not part of the main story or anything, but it was written by Kelly for Spidey's storyline I guess (I'm no comic book expert here). It had me laughing out loud the whole way through. And Eric Canette's artwork is gorgeous.
Anyway, it is an uneven story line, hence the 3 stars. But definitely pick it up if you're curious about the delightfully insane Deadpool.
I will say, though, that the ending of the book (after the whole main arc finishes) is genius. The ending alone deserves 5 stars. Fantastic, wonderful, and completely unexpected.
Finally, possibly the best single issue in the collection is The Amazing Spider Man #611. It's the last one in the book, not part of the main story or anything, but it was written by Kelly for Spidey's storyline I guess (I'm no comic book expert here). It had me laughing out loud the whole way through. And Eric Canette's artwork is gorgeous.
Anyway, it is an uneven story line, hence the 3 stars. But definitely pick it up if you're curious about the delightfully insane Deadpool.
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