Alert! Spoilers for the current Deadpool series from Marvel are ahead!
The Marvel Universe has welcomed a new Deadpool, as Wade Wilson’s daughter, Ellie, steps into her father’s shoes. This transition comes just as Marvel plans to deliver a shocking twist by eliminating one of its most beloved characters, Wade Wilson himself. Although Wade’s demise may not be permanent, it signifies a pivotal moment in his heroic narrative and, more significantly, marks Ellie’s rise to prominence.
In an exclusive preview shared by ComicBook.com for Deadpool #6 – penned by Cody Ziglar with artwork by Rogê Antônio – Ellie, alongside her symbiote “sister” Princess, embarks on her inaugural mission against a group of villains, marking her first full operation as Deadpool.
This thrilling moment is further complicated by Ellie’s adherence to a “no-kill rule” imposed by her father in the previous issue, adding tension for readers already aware of Wade’s impending death in this installment.
Wade Wilson’s Daughter Takes Up the Mantle of Deadpool, But His Presence Will Be Brief
Deadpool #6 – Scripted by Cody Ziglar; Illustrated by Rogê Antônio; Colored by GURU-eFX; Lettered by Joe Sabino
Throughout its initial five-issue arc, Cody Ziglar’s ongoing Deadpool series has emerged as one of Marvel’s most exhilarating new titles of the year. At its core, the series explores Ellie Camacho, Wade’s daughter, as she becomes increasingly integral to his life and quickly establishes herself as the rightful heir to the iconic red-and-black costume. Deadpool #6 will fulfill Marvel’s bold promise to kill off Wade Wilson, a move even the publisher seems astonished to undertake. The issue’s synopsis states:
Wade Wilson has bested Death Grip! This marks the beginning of a new arc, and eliminating Deadpool NOW would be utterly CRAZY. Which is precisely why we’re doing it.
As Marvel emphasizes, this creative choice is audacious, something fans are encouraged to embrace.
Ellie has demonstrated a combat prowess as lethally enthusiastic as her renowned father, and this newfound restraint introduces an intriguing dynamic to her debut in the role.
The preview for Deadpool #6 provides no clues regarding the circumstances of Wade Wilson’s death, instead concentrating on Ellie’s first full mission as Deadpool while grappling with her father’s “no kill” mandate. Over recent issues, Ellie has shown herself to be as fiercely effective in battle as her illustrious father, and this imposed restraint adds a compelling layer to her debut – particularly as she will inevitably seek vengeance against her father’s killer.
Whatever Fate Awaits Wade Wilson, Ellie is a Promising Addition to the Marvel Universe
Deadpool #7 – Authored by Cody Ziglar & Alexis Quasarano; Art by Andrea Di Vito; Releasing October 2
Over the last thirty years, Wade Wilson has ascended to become one of Marvel’s most cherished characters, and the publisher believes Ellie can achieve similar success at an even faster pace.
Given that Marvel preemptively announced that this series, particularly Deadpool #6, would feature Wade Wilson’s death, astute readers can infer several things. Primarily, it’s evident that Marvel has a long-term vision for both Wade and Ellie within this expansive generational superhero saga. For now, readers are left to speculate on what this might entail, just as they have pondered for months about how Wade’s death would unfold – precisely the kind of engagement Marvel desires from its audience.
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Moreover, this storyline implies that Marvel has confidence in Ellie’s capability to inhabit the Deadpool persona. Over the past three decades, Wade Wilson has climbed to the upper echelons of Marvel’s most beloved characters, and the publisher seems optimistic that Ellie can surpass her predecessor’s achievements. If she continues to be as vibrant and captivating as she has been throughout Cody Ziglar’s initial Deadpool arc, Marvel will likely be vindicated in their belief.
Marvel’s Deadpool #6 is Poised to be a Heartbreaking Passing of the Torch
The ‘Pool Family Bids Farewell to Its Leader
One of the most engrossing elements of this Deadpool series has been its familial aspect, a trait more commonly associated with DC Comics than Marvel. Nonetheless, a distinctive “Pool Family” has emerged around Wade Wilson; alongside Ellie, characters like the symbiote pet Princess and the mercenary-turned-mentor Taskmaster form the core ensemble of this new narrative. This makes the impending death of the patriarch in Deadpool #6 all the more poignant for this nascent found family.
Readers may have braced themselves for Wade Wilson to pass the mantle to the next generation’s Deadpool, yet when his death finally occurs, no one will truly be prepared.
Yet, such drama is foundational, and for Ellie, these supporting characters will serve as a lifeline as she navigates the grief of her loss. They will ideally ground her as she ventures into the expansive Marvel Universe, teeming with both awe-inspiring wonders and relentless dangers. While readers might have anticipated Wade Wilson passing the torch to a new Deadpool generation, when his death actually happens, it will catch everyone off guard.
Source: ComicBook.com
Deadpool #6 will hit the shelves on September 18, 2024, courtesy of Marvel Comics.
Deadpool
The merc with the mouth first appeared in an issue of New Mutants in 1990, and since then has gone on to get his own series and a massive cult following. With his incredible powers of healing and regeneration, Deadpool was initially depicted as an X-Men villain but went on to become an anti-hero. After getting his own movie series starting in 2016, the third Deadpool movie finally brings the wisecracking, fourth-wall-breaking character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.