That Time Deadpool Killed the Marvel Universe

Plus 15 other Marvel comics to read if you love the new movie

Marvel's newest movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, is well on its way to becoming this summer's biggest blockbuster. Raunchy, funny, and dark, the film teams up Ryan Reynold's fourth-wall-breaking mercenary, Deadpool, and Hugh Jackman's surly mutant, Wolverine.

Warning! Spoilers start here! But what's got everybody talking is the starry array of cameos in the film including Jennifer Garner as Elektra, Wesley Snipes as Blade, and Channing Tatum as Gambit, just to name a few.
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Watching our favorite foul-mouthed antihero interact with this extensive cast of iconic characters reminds us of a particularly wild chapter in Deadpool's story. Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe is a limited series giving readers a hearty feast composed of the Merc with a Mouth's signature humor, meta mayhem, and plenty of outrageous action as he sets out to murder all your favorite superheroes, including The X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Hulk, and more. It's a wild, twisted, and gory tale. If you're looking for something a little more redemptive in nature, here are some suggestions for you.

15 more comics from Marvel (and DC) for fans of Deadpool & Wolverine

Whether you love complex antiheroes, odd-couple pairings, meta multiverses, high-octane action, or all of the above, here are some reading recommendations.

Wolverine Omnibus, Vol. 2—Wolverine and his allies travel the world, taking on espionage rings, unexpected foes, and an evil cult. Wolverine crosses paths with Spider-Man, Hulk, Ghost Rider, and More.

Deadpool Epic Collection: Mission Improbable—Deadpool finds his voice in this character-defining and hilarious volume. Guest-starring: Wolverine, Daredevil, Taskmaster, and Hulk.

V for Vendetta—In the near future, England has become a corrupt, totalitarian state, opposed only by V, the mystery man wearing a white porcelain mask who intends to free the masses through absurd acts of terrorism.

Blade, Vol. 1: Mother of Evil—A dark, ancient power has been simmering quietly for centuries. Blade, the vampire-hunting vampire, has unknowingly unleashed it. And now the Marvel underworld is holding him accountable. 

Deadpool & Cable: Ballistic Bromance—Action, adventure, black humor, black ops, face-changing viruses and lots of gunfire mark this legendary pairing of two of Marvel's fan-favorite antiheroes.

The New Mutants Epic Collection: The Demon Bear Saga—After Mirage is severely injured by the mystical Demon Bear, her teammates race to stop the sinister entity before it infects the world with its shadow.

Watchmen—This Hugo Award-winning story chronicles the fall from grace of a group of superheroes plagued by all-too-human failings. Along the way, an unknown assassin stalks the erstwhile heroes.

She-Hulk by Rainbow Rowell, Vol.5: All In—Like Deadpool, She-Hulk is known for breaking the fourth wall. In this volume, a night out with her besties, Hellcat and Captain Marvel, turns into a wild ride.

Invincible Compendium: Volume 1—When teenager Mark Grayson finally gains his father's superpowers, he finds that it isn't quite what he expected. This hefty volume tells the story of a fledgling superhero growing into his powers.

Deadpool by Alyssa Wong, Vol. 2—Love is in the air as Deadpool takes his new romance, Valentine Vuong, out on the town Unfortunately, bullets, blades and explosive devices are also in the air.

Spider-Man & Deadpool: Isn't It Bromantic—Spider-Man and Deadpool teaming up? That's right! But will a fledgling friendship turn sour when Wade Wilson's next target turns out to be . . . Peter Parker?

Spider-Man: One More Day Gallery Edition—In his darkest hours—and he's had plenty—Peter Parker has always had one shoulder to lean on. Now he's about to lose her. What will he do to have just one more day with Mary Jane?

Modern Era Epic Collection: Agent Venom—As Spider-Man's biggest fan, Flash Thompson became a decorated soldier in the Army, where he lost his legs. Now, he has the chance to serve his country once again as Agent Venom.

Afterlife With Archie Volume 1: Escape from Riverdale—When Jughead's beloved Hot Dog is killed, he turns to Sabrina the Teenage Witch to help bring back his furry best friend. But when Hot Dog returns to the land of the living, he's not the same.

Black Panther by Ta-Nehisi Coates: A Nation Under Our Feet, Book 1—The Black Panther is confronted by dramatic upheaval in Wakanda. As T'Challa struggles to unite his citizens, a familiar villain steps out of the shadows.

If you're jonesing for more cheeky, quirky, and dark antihero stories, stock up on some of these titles.

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