2017
WISE Score
Amazon
Deadpool realizes he's a comic book character and decides to 'save' everyone by murdering the entire Marvel Universe.
4.5
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Look, if you're an adult who likes dark, 'what-if' scenarios and doesn't mind seeing Captain America's head on a platter, this is a cult classic for a reason. It's well-written and conceptually bold.
But for a family library? Absolutely not. It’s violent, mean-spirited, and intentionally designed to be the opposite of 'wholesome.' Keep this one on the high shelf, or better yet, behind a locked door if you have sensitive younger kids who still think the Hulk is a nice guy.
This is strictly for older teens (17+) and adults. If your kid loves the Avengers, this book will basically be a horror story for them. It's meant for the cynical reader who wants to see the genre deconstructed.
This is a nihilistic slaughterfest. Deadpool isn't modeling kindness; he's systematically murdering every beloved hero in the Marvel roster in increasingly creative and gruesome ways.
The meta-commentary is actually quite clever. It explores the idea of a character becoming aware they are a fictional puppet for the reader's amusement and deciding to 'free' everyone through death.
Extremely graphic violence and gore. We're talking decapitations, explosions, and the literal destruction of childhood icons. It’s the definition of 'not a surprise you want your 10-year-old to find.'
Unless you're looking for a deep dive into the philosophy of fourth-wall breaking and comic book continuity, there's not much here beyond the shock value of seeing Spider-Man get shot in the face.
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