With Blind Al saving the day, Hammerhead defeated, and the Omens done, what will be next for Wade Wilson:Deadpool? Still suffering from the death of his daughter Ellie, Wade has been in constant search of pain as a way to punish himself. What happens, though, when the biggest threat to Wade Wilson is…..Wade Wilson?
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Creative Team
Writer: Benjamin Percy
Artist: Alex Lins
Color Artist: Alex Sinclair
Letterer: Joe Sabino
Cover Artist: Geoff Shaw
Cover Color Artist: Alex Sinclair
Writing
Benjamin Percy really gave us some of his horror work vibes in this issue, and I really dig it. This issue feels distinctly different than the first five issues of the series, which is both refreshing and a good way to let you know you’re entering a new story arc. Pain being a key story point for a character who seems to revel in that same pain is such a unique story idea. I really enjoyed what Percy did with this issue, making pain such a key part of the story.
The story still possesses that signature Deadpool humor, but Percy adds a little bit of the body horror element to it. The Badpools answer a really age-old question of what happens when Wade gets shot, cut, stabbed, amputated, or all around destroyed. The result is an issue in Wade Wilson: Deadpool #6 that is part horror, part humor, and all Percy.
Art
Alex Lins, Alex Sinclair, and Joe Sabino really take it up a notch in this issue. As I mentioned earlier there is a distinct body horror element to this issue and it looks as if Percy really let Lins and Sinclair run with it. Lins draws various versions of Deadpool that are tragic, weird, and for some, downright grotesque. Still, the lines are clean and feel perfectly placed, creating detail while being just intentionally imperfect enough to feed settings like a sewer.
With various Badpools running around, it would become really easy for this issue to become a simple sea of black and red in each panel. Alex Sinclair does an amazing job with colors on this issue, so that even when you have panels full of Badpools, the colors are still distinct and vivid. Sinclair’s use of shadow on scenes featuring Al and Wade is impeccable and really contributes to the damp, dark feeling of Al’s apartment. It really hammers home that this isn’t to be confused with any sort of Bushwick Country Club.
Final Thoughts
Wade Wilson: Deadpool #6 is a unique and enjoyable entry into the series. It marks a clear departure from the previous arc, providing a fun and exciting way to jump into the run even if you’re just now hearing about it. Percy continues to elevate Wade’s humor to be more complex and enjoyable while crafting a new narrative that isn’t about omens but about horror.
Overall Grade: 9 / 10
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