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Deadpool, Vol. 1 (Marvel Comics, 2008–2012)
This landmark run defines the modern Deadpool and establishes the tone, voice, and emotional core that still shape the character today. Launched in 2008, the series follows Wade Wilson as a hyper-violent, fourth-wall-breaking mercenary whose nonstop humor masks deep psychological damage and moral instability.
Running through 2012, this volume balances outrageous comedy with surprising character depth, pushing Deadpool beyond pure parody into a fully realized anti-hero. The series places Wade at the center of the Marvel Universe, weaving him through major events while grounding the chaos in themes of identity, responsibility, and self-worth.
Deadpool, Vol. 1 (2008–2012) is widely regarded as the definitive Deadpool series, transforming the character from cult favorite into one of Marvel’s most recognizable and enduring anti-heroes.
