Reddit reviews Deadpool Classic, Vol. 1
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The old Joe Kelly Deadpool stuff is fantastic. You could definitely start there.
I would definitely recommend Cable and Deadpool. It's essentially a buddy cop series, and it has all of the mouthing off that makes Deadpool easy to love.
Edit: also Deadpool Classic Vol. 1: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0785131248/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/192-2822585-4071148
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It can sometimes kinda work that way with American comics...
For Deadpool, you can start with the Deadpool Classic books. There are four volumes, with a fifth one coming out soon. It does get a little confusing after that, though. I don't think the Classic books have collected the entirety of the first Deadpool series, which led into Agent X, which I'm not sure has been collected in trade paperbacks either. That then lead into Cable & Deadpool, of which there are three volumes. And then after that you have the current Deadpool series. There are trade paperbacks of those, but the numbering starts at volume 1... which can be really confusing if you want to start at the "real" beginning. Then there's the various mini-series titles which I won't even go into for fear of rage.
TL;DR: Start with the Deadpool Classic books, not plain ol' Deadpool.
Now, with Spider-Man, you have a few options:
You can just get into Ultimate Spider-Man, which is the "updated" or "modernized" version of Spider-Man that started in 2000. Very good stories, and reading them is relatively straightforward as far as Marvel goes. Start at volume 1 and move forward rationally from there for 22 volumes. Then the stupid starts with Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man volume 1, which is basically Ultimate Spider-Man volume 23.
The other options are the Essentials books, which collect the "old school" Spider-Man titles, dating back to the 60s, in big, black-and-white volumes. There are a few titles: Amazing Spider-Man, Spectacular Spider-Man, and Web of Spider-Man which I think will have an Essentials volume coming out later this year. There's also an adjective-less Spider-Man title from 1990 (91?) but I don't know if it's been given the Essentials treatment at all.
Or you could buy this thing and read until you fall over.
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He first appeared in "the new muntants" issue 98 I beleive.
But that one is going to be expensive af.
I'd just start with deadpool classic volume 1 it's a pretty thick book for around 10 to 15 bucks.
Edited: nvm it's 20$
Deadpool Classic, Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0785131248/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_wRRPybV9H0ARX
That depends on what you're looking for.
Classic Deadpool with Vanessa, Blind Al and Weasel is from the 90's, and wirtten by Joe Kelly. It's basically Deadpool vol.1, Issues #1-33+ 2 Annuals. There were collected as Deadpool Classic #1-5.
Afterwards there's Cable and Deadpool team up series, it had 50 issues, all worth reading.
Then there's Gerry Duggan's run from 2012. It ended very recently.
A new Deadpool series written by Skottie Young will begin next month.
Just personal opinion, but Way was one of my least favorite Deadpool writers. If you're looking to spend the same amount of money and you don't already have it, invest in Kelly's series from '97. He was the best writer that Deadpool has ever had.
That's awesome you want to get into comics for him. Good on you. For protection you should get bags and boards. Basically the bags are well, bags, and the boards and a cardboard like backer you put behind the comic inside the bag.
You can pick them up online (they usually go for around the Amazon price on any site) or your local comic shop should have them. You'll want to put the comics inside what's called a longbox. My local comic shop sells them for $5 a piece.
As far as Deadpool, I'd highly suggest reading the Deadpool Classic trades. You'll learn his origin and it has literally classic stories. They're hilarious. Here's the first volume. I believe there's six in total. Then there's the current series which I'm sure he's reading. If you like those pick up other Deadpool trades. I'm pretty sure you'll like him, he's not your average super "hero".
For "essential comic basics" check out the FAQ. Has everything you need to know including reading suggestions on all types of books. Find something you might be interested in and/or what he's into and get reading.
I would recommend starting with either the beginning of the current Deadpool series by Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn, Deadpool vol. 1: Dead Presidents or going back to the very beginning with Deadpool Classic vol. 1.
Anything Deadpool is good, but the core of his character is probably the 1997 run of his first big series written by Joe Kelly. It was just called 'Deadpool'. He also did Uncanny X-Men.
When you start to get into comics, you'll notice from series to series there's a set of different writers and a lot of them will change how the character comes off as.
Deadpool's a really strange character, but easily my favorite.
But in the end, anything Deadpool is pretty solid a comic as any. If you want the 1997 series in an economic way, buy the trades. Issue #1 is about $50, and any other issue is around $10-$20. They're only like 2?-32 pages each. The Deadpool Classic trades collects the first snippets in Volume 1 and issue #1 from the 1997 series, and the later volumes are all the 1997 series.
Or find them digitally.
If you want to start from the beginning, I would start with Deadpool Classic vol.1. That book includes his 1st appearance, and his 1st story arc.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0785131248/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481110879&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=deadpool+classic+vol+1&dpPl=1&dpID=51e0SB52edL&ref=plSrch
Edit: added link
Deadpool Classic Vol. 1 (found here). Joe Madureira's art in here is particularly sweet.
I think Deadpool is probably a character where you won't really be missing out by not getting his full history.
The X-men as a whole almost demand someone going back through classic stories or at least massive Wikipedia entries to understand the twists and turns and continuity that led to this spot, but since Deadpool is mostly a 4th wall breaking, wacky character, you should be able to start just about anywhere.
If you do want to start with the earliest Deadpools, Marvel released some Deadpool Classic trade paperbacks a while ago, but you really should be able to jump into any of the more recent series, like when the Deadpool craze really reached its peak beginning of Daniel Way's run, or the most recent Marvel Now! series.
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How to Get Into Comic Books (13:40) | Patrick Willems
Consider your intent/commitment. Think about your favorite shows, movies, books, etc. Reading primarily for enjoyment or encyclopedic knowledge? Collecting? Have the time/resources to read 50 or 500 comics per character?
Don’t try to read everything at once. There’s too much. Forget about catching up, continuity, universes, etc. for now. Older comics can be an acquired taste for modern audiences, so they aren’t necessarily ideal starting points. Writers change often, characters get re-worked, and origins are re-told. Remember, there are many great characters, creators, publishers, etc. to explore.
Pick an interesting character/team and seek their most popular/acclaimed stories. Focus on self-contained, complete stories in one corner of the universe. There will be unexplained references/characters, just persevere or Wiki. Don’t let the tangled web of shared-universe comics overwhelm you. Think of it like solving a jigsaw puzzle one small piece at a time until you finally see the big picture.
Discover your preferences and let them guide you. Don’t get stuck preparing/over-analyzing, just start reading. Do you like/dislike old/new comics? Specific writers/genres? Cartoony/realistic art? Familiar/weird concepts? References/self-contained? All-ages/mature content? Follow these instincts. Didn’t understand a reference? Maybe read that next.
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You can skip to the 2016 re-launch with DC Universe: Rebirth and then any Rebirth series #1.
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Check out some more Matt Kindt work - Mind MGMT is fabulous, and I really enjoyed Red Handed.
Also, if you want the DC version of Civil War, released ten years earlier and (IMO) much, much better, give Kingdom Come by Mark Waid a look.
I haven't read Bunn's Deadpool, but IMO the absolute best Deadpool is Joe Kelly's.
Just some other books to check out:
You may want to try this one to get into Deadpool. It has his first issue and a few other early appearances to give you some background.
My comic collection is pretty small, but here's what I got.
I also have Pearls Sells Out and Foxtrot En Masse, which are technically comic books, but not the ones you're looking for.
For Deadpool, I'd suggest going back to his original solo series. The newer stuff is not to my taste, but it has its fans.
There was also a series in the 2000s called Cable & Deadpool (collected as Deadpool & Cable) that was brilliant, but it seems to be out of print and used copies are going for ludicrous prices.
Start HERE
and keep reading until HERE
It really is some of the deeper material to come out of the over-saturated X-genre during Marvel's "Extreme" era (read: 1990s). The rest of the first run of Deadpool's monthly is pretty weak, and overall a huge dip in quality from the first 33 issues (though i remember the end being slightly better). I have yet to read Cable and Deadpool, but I've heard nothing but good things.
http://www.amazon.com/Deadpool-Classic-Vol-Fabian-Nicieza/dp/0785131248
This Can be a great introduction to my favorite marvel character, the merc with a mouth, deadpool himself. Just my peson addition to this thread about my personal favorite character.
If you want to start with Deadpool, Marvel has been releasing these nice big Deadpool Classic trades, which collect his earliest appearances and then his 90's comic series, which outshines the current one to infinity. The first trade can be found right here and there are four more after it, with a sixth scheduled for next year.
As for Spidey, start with Brand New Day and work your way up from there. New stories, new villains, new cast -- it's perfect for you. Here's a link for you.
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www.amazon.com/Deadpool-Classic-Vol-Fabian-Nicieza/dp/0785131248
It's <$20 at the moment.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0785131248
This?
Are you meaning this one?
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/0785131248/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1480315168&amp;sr=8-9&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=joe+kelly
Somewhat expensive for one comic unless I can find it cheaper somewhere else
EDIT: also saw this one but holy shit, over $300.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/0785185593/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1480312813&amp;sr=8-1&amp;pi=SY200_QL40&amp;keywords=Deadpool+joe+kelly&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=51jEj6u2R2L&amp;ref=plSrch
I'm guessing it's all of the classics deadpool comics in one book?
I think I kind of want dark but I can't find Joe Kelly's anywhere. This is what I've found for Way. Would that be the place to start?
Is this the right one for Kelly? Kelly isn't listed as the main author on the search listings but he is when you click 'more' whereas he is listed as the author for Classic Vol. 2.
http://www.amazon.com/Deadpool-Classic-Vol-Fabian-Nicieza/dp/0785131248/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1374343926&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=deadpool+classic
http://www.amazon.com/Deadpool-1-Daniel-Way/dp/078515602X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1374343941&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=deadpool+vol+1
http://www.amazon.com/Deadpool-Vol-Dead-Presidents-Marvel/dp/0785166807/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1374343941&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=deadpool+vol+1
As Fafnesbane says, the sidebar has suggestions for Deadpool here.
The Joe Kelly run is available on Comixology here in Digital format (start with #1 not #0) or for a more complete reading experience in physical form check out the Deadpool Classic volumes.
The problem with this route is that Deadpool Classic v. 3 and 4 appear to be out of print so it might be easier to go with Comixology.
It just occurred to me that you are very likely not in the US so the physical links I sought out are probably not that handy anyway. If where you live is expensive for American comics, Comixology is almost definitely the way to go.
For what it's worth, I'm not really a Deadpool fan but Cable and Deadpool was pretty decent, but I do think you should start with this Kelly run first to get to know the character.
Or you could always just jump in with the current Marvel Now! volume if you're not fussed about starting from the beginning. It's ten issues in so far so you could either hunt down the back issues from #1 or get the Dead Presidents trade collecting #1-6 of the current run and either buy #7-current in floppies or wait for the next trade.
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Deadpool Classic Volume 1 may be the best place to start since it has the first appearance of Deadpool and 2 awesome 4 part mini-series that take place before his first true solo run. This collection also has the first issue of his solo run from 1997, which is his first "true" solo run.
Next is the Joe Kelly solo run which is a really strong little ditty. I quite liked it. I want to say it's 33 issues, which takes us to the millennium.
I'm not sure what takes place here, from 2000ish to 2004ish, and I want to know. I want to read all of the Deadpool stuff, because he is my favorite solo character, and since he's been around for just over 20 years, I might be able to read it all in a small amount of time.
After that gap is what I consider to be my personal favorite, Cable & Deadpool which is very strong, poignant, and hilarious.
After that is Daniel Way and people love to jerk each other off about how bad it was. I have heard mixed reviews, some say it starts good and putters, others say it's a Flanderization of Deadpool. I haven't read it, but I plan to.
Then you got the Duggan and Posehn run which starts here and runs up to relatively recently (I think it may have ended this year). I read the first 5 volumes over the past week and a half, and have quite enjoyed it, but I like the Kelly run and C&D run better.
Niciezas take on Deadpool is my favorite. Cable and Deadpool actually starts pre-civil war.
Benson wrote Suicide Kings which is one of my favourite stories also.
If you get hooked on absolutely everything Deadpool, after reading the classics you HAVE TO read Taskmaster and Agent-X, unless you don't like closure.
Edit: To answer the op however -- http://www.amazon.com/Deadpool-Classic-Vol-Fabian-Nicieza/dp/0785131248 Just buy the one trade, if it's to your liking, keep going from there.