From Mercenary to Multiversal Madness: Deadpool’s Chaotic Legacy
- farhana shajil
- Oct 13, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Oct 15, 2024
Howdy, folks!
Yeah, I know—I’m a little late to the party with this Deadpool and Wolverine rundown, aren’t I? But hey, it’s a special occasion, so let’s take a trip down memory lane, shall we? Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into everything about Deadpool—and trust me, it’s gonna be one wild ride. (Not to brag, but I’ve got a feeling this is gonna be a fun read… hehe.)
"Deadpool: The Merc with a Mouth’s Inevitable Debut!"

Deadpool hit the screens in 2016, giving us a deliciously twisted tale of revenge, dark humor and fourth-wall-breaking (seriously, this guy can’t stop talking to the audience) and action that’s as wild as it is bloody. Meet Wade Wilson (let’s face it, no one could’ve nailed this role but Ryan Reynolds): former Special Forces guy, professional smartass living his best life until he’s hit with the worst news ever: terminal cancer. Yeah, talk about a mood killer.
Just as Wade was getting comfy with the idea of dying, in struts a shady guy with a crazy offer—“We can cure you. No biggie.” Wade jumps at the chance, because who wouldn’t want a miracle like that? He leaves his fiancé behind, thinking he’s getting a second shot at life.
Of course, in true Deadpool fashion, that "cure" was more of a "let's-turn-you-into-a-mutant-and-make-your-face-look-like-a-chewed-up-avocado" situation. Sure, Wade may have gained extraordinary healing abilities but who cares when you can't walk like an ordinary human being on the street with everyone giving you creepy looks and talking behind your back because your once charming face now looks like a walking special effect gone wrong.
Armed with his newfound mutant powers and a severe grudge, Wade becomes Deadpool, a foul-mouthed antihero on a mission for revenge, he teams up with X Men’s steel giant Colossus and the sassy Nega Sonic Teenage Warhead (yeah, that’s her name), He slashes his way through bad guys while trying to patch things up with his fiancé. Let’s just say, it’s not your usual love story.
Deadpool2 : Family, Feels, and a Time-Traveling Cyborg"

Alright, Coming to Deadpool 2, our favourite Merc with a Mouth is back—and this time, he’s packing more action, more heart (yes, you read that right), and, of course, way more inappropriate jokes.
If Deadpool 1 was a chaotic revenge fest, Deadpool 2 is where Wade takes a crash course in ..well… family planning. He’s happy and excited to start a family with his fiancé- Vanessa, However in the Deadpool Universe, things never really go as planned, Naturally, Tragedy strikes When Vanessa gets killed sending Wade in a downward spiral of grief, guilt and a bit of explosive violence (well that ain't surprising).
This loss changes him and takes him on a journey to find purpose and meaning to his life, He finds himself on a quest for redemption, Who would have thought the vicious Deadpool himself would be playing a superhero dad to a fire-wielding teenage mutant with anger issues (hello, Russell) against the ultimate “I’ve-seen-some-stuff” time-traveling cyborg badass, Cable, With the mission to kill the kid (aka Russel) before he grows into a supervillain and destroys the future.
To make things more chaotic, Wade Assembles a ridiculous Team (X-force or rather ‘The One Hit Wonders’, their heroic careers lasted about as long as their parachute drops, Rest in peace Peter, gone but not forgotten).
While it has the usual action sequences and dark humor jokes and uncountable references to pop culture and hit movies, it also gives you the feels that hits you right in the gut.
PS. Oh, and don’t even get me started on the time-traveling shenanigans that come later—Deadpool basically rewrites history. Literally.
Deadpool And Wolverine: The Crossover You Didn’t Know You Needed

Let's fast-forward to Deadpool and Wolverine, where the madness reaches new heights. Imagine two anti-heroes with the same healing power, the same sarcasm, but very different attitudes.
Cue: Hello Deadpool and Wolverine. Yeah, this movie gives us the ultimate face-off-slash-team-up between the mouthy Merc and the grumpy clawed mutant.
While Deadpool powers originate from the same Weapon X program that enhanced Wolverine's abilities. (Ooh Metal claws!) they both got their share of rough pasts. Wolverine’s the grumpy, no-nonsense type, while Deadpool can’t stop cracking inappropriate jokes. But they do share one key trait: their insane healing abilities.
So, in a one-on-one showdown, who takes the crown? Or, better yet, would their fight ever actually end? You’ll find out in Deadpool 3!
Why is Wolverine Involved here, you say? Well let's recollect…. AH yes Wade literally rewrote history (most of it), As a consequence to his actions, the TVA (Time Variance Authority) , yes, the very same time cops from Loki- goes after him,
With Wade’s universe now on the verge of collapsing thanks to Mr. Paradox, and Logan’s death (You’ll know if you’ve watched Logan) being a key factor in this timeline's instability, things are spiralling fast.
Naturally, Wade is desperate to save his world—not because he’s suddenly become the heroic type, but because his “world” is made up of his favorite people, his chosen family, and he’s willing to do anything for them. His plan? Find a multiverse version of our beloved Wolverine to replace the original Logan, and hopefully set things right. Easy, right? Nope.
Turns out, finding the perfect Logan is trickier than expected. Wade ends up with a version of Wolverine that’s, well… let’s just say he’s not exactly prime hero material. This Logan is a broken, depressed, drunken mess—who, surprise surprise, just wants to be left alone (classic Logan). But Deadpool isn’t one to take no for an answer.
Just when Wade thinks he's got everything under control, they get stranded in The Void, a multiversal prison of sorts. With the help of the other mutants and superheroes they meet there.
Cue : epic cameos from popular Characters Throughout Marvel History (I swear you would be screaming with joy seeing your favorite heroes at one point in time return.), they team up and plan to bring down Cassandra (none other than the evil twin sister of Charles Xavier aka the Founder Of X Men), the only way out of the Void and into their world and stop it from inevitable Doom.
Jokes apart, the heart of the movie lies in the dynamic between Wade and Logan. Their constant bickering, fighting, and reluctant teamwork give the film its pulse. (Really, are they enemies or best buds? You decide!) It balances the comedy and brings in a surprising emotional depth as Wade realises the consequences of messing with time just to keep his World (His friends and love) safe and protected.
With a lot of laughter, chaos and feel in the gut emotions and breaking the fourth wall cracking jokes on Disney, Marvel and the X Men franchise itself! the movie wraps up with an outrageous, reality-bending conclusion, leaving the door wide open for future MCU crossovers.