Warning! Warning! Spoilers for Marvel's current Deadpool run ahead!
The Marvel Universe is officially new Deadpoolwith Wade Wilson's daughter, Ellie, fully embraces her role as his heir – just as the publisher is about to shockingly kill her father.one of its most famous characters. While Wade's death may not be permanent, it will be the next step in his heroic journey, and more importantly, it is set to elevate Ellie to prominence.
In a preview shared by ComicBook.com for Deadpool #6 – written by Cody Ziglar, with art by Rogê Antônio – Ellie and her symbiote “sister” Princess jump into action against a group of bad guys, in her first full-length role as Deadpool.
The joy of this moment is complicated by Ellie's new “no killing” rule, which her father issued at the end of last issue, and die-hard readers will feel aware that Wade's death has already been announced in this issue.
Wade Wilson's Daughter Is The New Deadpool, But She Won't Be Around To Celebrate For Long
Deadpool #6 – Written by Cody Ziglar; Art By Rogê Antônio; Color with GRU-eFX; Book Written by Joe Sabino
With its first five-issue arc, Cody Ziglar continues Deadpool volume has established itself among the most exciting new Marvel titles of the year. The origin of the series so far has been Deadpool's daughter, Ellie Camacho, who became a big part of his life – and quickly established herself as the heir to the red and black costume. Deadpool #6 will fulfill Marvel's promise to kill off Wade Wilson, something even the company itself seems shocked to do. As the synopsis of this issue reads:
Wade Wilson won against the Death Grip! This is the first issue of a new arc and killing Deadpool NOW would be a TON of CRAZY stuff. Which is exactly what we do.
As Marvel notes, this is a great creative decision, something fans should always welcome.
Ellie has proven herself to be just as deadly in battle as her famous father, so this new restraint adds tension to the character's appearance in the role.
Preview of Deadpool #6 gives nothing away about the circumstances of Wade Wilson's death, instead focusing on Ellie's first full-time job as Deadpool while having to contend with her father's new “thou shalt not kill” rule. In the last few issues of the series, Ellie has shown herself to kill as enthusiastically in battle as her famous father, so this new restraint adds tension to the character's appearance in the role – especially given that it has become even more difficult to follow when she inevitably seeks revenge on her father's killer.
Whatever the fate of Wade Wilson, Ellie is a Welcome Addition to the Marvel Universe
Deadpool #7 – Written by Cody Ziglar & Alexis Quasarano; Art By Andrea Di Vito; Available October 2
Over the past three decades, Wade Wilson has steadily risen to become one of the company's most popular characters, and Marvel seems to think Ellie can outpace her old man.
If you consider that the publisher revealed in advance that this series, too Deadpool #6 in particular, will include the death of Wade Wilson, a few things can be discovered by astute readers. First, it's clear that Marvel has a long-term plan for both Wade and Ellie, as part of this superhero story arc. Readers can only guess what that might be at this point, as they've been speculating for the past few months about how Wade's death will play out – which is exactly what Marvel wants from its fans.
In addition to that, it can also be inferred from this thread the fact that Marvel has faith in Ellie's ability to handle the role of Deadpool. Over the past three decades, Wade Wilson has steadily risen to become one of the company's most popular characters, and Marvel seems to think Ellie can outpace her old man. If he continues to be as energetic and entertaining as he was in Cody Ziglar's first arc Deadpoolthe publisher will probably be proven right.
Marvel's Deadpool #6 Is Set To Be A Badass Passage Of The Torch's Time
The Pool Family Loses Its Patriarch
One of the most attractive features of this Deadpool Running has become a family affairsomething usually more associated with DC Comics than Marvel. However, a unique “Pool Family” is built around Wade Wilson; in addition to Ellie, the symbiote's pet Princess and the mercenary-turned-tutor Taskmaster became the focus of the new book. This will make it very difficult if Deadpool #6 kills the patriarch of this newly found family.
Readers may be preparing for Wade Wilson to pass the torch to a new generation of Deadpool, but when his death comes, no one will be quite ready.
Still, that's the story of the drama, and for Ellie, these supporting characters will provide a tether as she grieves her loss. Hopefully they will strengthen him as he is exposed to the wider world of the Marvel Universe, from its incredible wonders to its endless dangers. Readers may be getting ready for Wade Wilson to pass the torch to a new generation Deadpoolbut when his death really comes, no one will really be ready for it.
Source: ComicBook.com
Deadpool #6 will be available on September 18, 2024 from Marvel Comics.