Top 10 Times Deadpool Made Fun of Other Superheroes
#10: Outselling Superman
“Deadpool vs. Thanos #1” (2015) Fans of the Deadpool comics have been blessed with numerous jokes at the expense of other superheroes - and not just Marvel heroes. In the comic Deadpool vs Thanos #1, Wade is perplexed when he shoots Doctor Doom only for the villain to come back to life. Talking to Black Talon about the situation, he realizes that Thanos must have captured Death - and decides to rescue her. When Talon tries to warn him about how powerful Thanos is, Deadpool snarkily boasts that he’s “an unkillable mutant merc who regularly outsells Superman.” Not even the Man of Steel is safe from Deadpool’s pot shots.
#9: Visiting the X-Mansion
“Deadpool” (2016) When Deadpool visited the X-Mansion in the first “Deadpool” movie, viewers held their breath waiting for Wolverine or Professor X to make a cameo. We didn’t get that … but what we got was still hilarious. First, there were Deadpool’s mocking nicknames for Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Colossus ... Then there was the moment where he went meta and wondered out loud why the movie didn’t feature more X-Men … He would return to the X-Mansion with the same question in the sequel - and viewers would get something of an answer, this time at Deadpool’s expense.
#8: Calling Cable Thanos
“Deadpool 2” (2018) The second Deadpool movie is chock-full of pop culture nods and jabs. When Deadpool learns that Russell will go on to kill Cable’s family in the future, he strikes a deal with Cable to try to convince the young Russell to change his dark future. After Russell blows the doors of the orphanage open, Cable insists he’s too far gone, but Deadpool quips back: [b-roll “Zip it Thanos]. It’s the perfect shutdown, thanks of course to the fact that Josh Brolin, who plays Cable, also portrayed the Mad Titan in the Marvel Cinematic universe.
#7: Aversion to Green Suits
“Deadpool” (2016) Much has been said about the quality of the 2011 movie adaptation of Green Lantern starring Ryan Reynolds. With Reynolds playing Deadpool, it was a foregone conclusion that the Merc with a Mouth would ridicule his previous role. When Wade is recruited for experimental cancer treatment, he pokes fun at his former DC character. As he’s being pulled along on a gurney, he remarks: [b-roll “Please don’t make the super suit green, or animated”]. This throwaway line is a perfect jab at Green Lantern’s heavy use of CGI, especially on the hero’s costume, which was widely criticized upon the movie’s release.
#6: Hulk’s Intelligence
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“Deadpool #9” (2020) In this issue of the comics, Deadpool is stuck in the Bone Beast Dimension. After fighting off several bone beasts, Wade learns that the Bone Beast Queen wants to take over his body. In the midst of a fight with one of the beasts, Deadpool decides he wants to “Hulk out” of his current predicament because: “Hulk is real dumb and pulls it off all the time”. He then quips that he’s “at least as dumb as the Hulk”. Hulk may be more brawn than brains, but Bruce Banner IS a brilliant theoretical physicist. You might want to dial it back there Deadpool.
#5: The Dark DCEU
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“Deadpool 2” (2018) The DC vs. Marvel debate has been going on since both franchises started creating comics back in the 1930s. Both have seen their ups and downs. But as comic book movies became more mainstream in the 2000s, we saw a distinct difference in the tone of their respective films. Christopher Nolan’s take on Batman kicked off the more sombre side of DC. This continued in the DCEU with Zack Snyder’s films. In Deadpool 2, our merc with a mouth takes notice of how driven Cable is and quips: [b-roll: “So dark. You sure you’re not from the DC universe”]. It’s a quick one liner that reminds us of the lighter nature of films found on the Marvel side of the fence.
#4: Hawkeye Can’t Catch a Break
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“Deadpool 2” (2018) Compared to the likes of a super soldier, a Norse god, and a rage-monster, Hawkeye’s inclusion in the Avengers has always been an easy target to poke fun at. He’s a very skilled marksman, but doesn’t actually have any superpowers - or even a mechanized suit of armor. Essentially, he’s just REALLY good at firing arrows. So when Deadpool finds himself locked up in the ice box with no superpowers, he self-deprecates in the best way by comparing himself to the bow-slinging superhero.
#3: Another Martha to the Mix
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“Deadpool 2” (2018) When “Batman v Superman” was released, audiences were not thrilled with how the superheroes went from enemies to friends upon learning that their mothers had the same name. Since then, the “Martha” moment has been the source of many jokes and criticisms. Even Deadpool himself got in a little jab in Deadpool vs. Punisher #5, when he re-enacts the scene to hilarious effect, remarking “I mean this changes everything, y’know?” However, the best joke comes during “Deadpool 2”, where he explains to Vanessa why he’s late ... It’s yet another quick flash-in-the-pan gag that only viewers of both movies would catch.
#2: Why Deadpool Won’t Join the X-Men
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“Deadpool” (2016) When the first Deadpool movie was released, the only Marvel characters that could be included beyond Wade himself, were ones that 20th Century Fox still had rights to. The most notable of these were the X-Men, which Deadpool has a long and complicated history with. It came as no surprise that during the movie, Deadpool took his share of pot shots at the mutant franchise. One notable example of this happens shortly after capturing Francis on the bridge. Colossus tries to convince him to join The X-Men and Deadpool isn’t having any of it. It’s a pretty explicit takedown of the X-Men and Professor X but drives home the idea that Deadpool is better off solo. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. Captain America, “Deadpool 2” (2018) It’s Highly Doubtful Cap Would Be That Merciless Black Widow, “Deadpool 2” (2018) If Only Natasha Had the Same Luck as Domino The Hulk, “Deadpool 2” (2018) Isn’t That Supposed to Be Black Widow’s Line? The X-Men, “Deadpool” (2016) We Guess Patrick Stewart & Halle Berry Weren’t Available Taskmaster, “Deadpool Vol. 2 #10” (2009) His Name Kinda DOES Sound Like an Infomercial Product
#1: Deadpool & Spider-Man Go to the Movies
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“Spider-Man/Deadpool #6” (2016) When Deadpool asks Spider-Man for help with his big Hollywood movie, he explains: “You know this world better than anyone. You’re a total sellout!” The issue also pokes fun at how X-Men have been corralled off into their own separate franchise, with Storm wondering: “Hey, how come none of the other superheroes talk to us?” The real gem though is at the end of the comic, when Deadpool and Spidey see the movie “Nighthawk v. Hyperion: Yawn of Boredom”. The movie poster pretty obviously resembles “Batman v. Superman”. It even has the tagline: “You won’t believe their mothers share a first name.” Ouch!
