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Deadpool even knows he has a Wikipedia article and hopes his fans keep his page updated

What in the world is this??? Dumaka (talk) 17:03, 4 February 2016 (UTC)

Great. Now we have to figure out which of the "mentioned in media" banners to put at the top of the talk page. I'm not sure we even have one for this situation. —Noha307 (talk) 23:11, 5 February 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 11 February 2016

Please change 'Deadpool is a disfigured and mentally unstable mercenary with the superhuman ability of an accelerated healing factor and physical prowess. He is known as the "Merc with a Mouth'

To 'Deadpool is a disfigured and mentally unstable mercenary with the superhuman ability of an accelerated healing factor and physical prowess. He is known as the "Merc with a Mouth" 'Hey kids, why the hell are you siting here reading about me on WIKIPEDIA when you could be watching me kick some serious ass with my new movie. Or hell you could even start reading my comic books. It's a crazy idea I know but you could put your phone down and read about my crazy shenanigans. ' because it's funny and deadpool constantly breaks the fourth wall so it would make sense he should break the fourth wall somewhere on the wikipedia page. " Kubonoyac (talk) 04:08, 11 February 2016 (UTC)

That's not how Wikipedia works and if one were to put that in the article, it would be treated as vandalism. Comedy is not Wikipedia's purpose (other websites do that sort of thing), Wikipedia is not made by the fictional character Deadpool or Marvel Comics, and the above is not written in compliance with the guidelines in any way. Simple things are to not talk to the reader, provide factual information from a neutral point of view, and base all information off of what reliable sources say. You made the above up yourself and that is a form of original research, something that's discouraged on Wikipedia. The article contains the following sentence (which by the way I think should be removed): "Deadpool even knows he has a Wikipedia article and hopes his fans keep his page updated." This is borderline inappropriate but is a little less inappropriate than the above because it's attributed to something, isn't completely made up, doesn't talk to the reader, doesn't sound like it's written by a specific individual, and isn't necessarily not neutral. —DangerousJXD (talk) 05:18, 11 February 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 20 February 2016

There's a typo in the 1990s section - 2nd paragraph - "Avengers" is misspelled i.e. not "Avangers". Berghoefm (talk) 16:53, 20 February 2016 (UTC)

Done EvergreenFir (talk) Please {{re}} 17:59, 20 February 2016 (UTC)


Superhero

I'm trying to understand why the antihero Deadpool cannot be included in Marvel Comics Superheroes category. We can see on there assassins like Sabretooth and Green Goblin. I'm not mentioning Magneto or Juggernaut becaue I know they're on there because they were X-men members already and Eddie Brock because he acted like a hero sometimes, but I still think it's not right. Brazilian Man (talk) 18:44, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

The movie Deadpool with Ryan Renolds is coming out in February, 2016 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Skjl;afkal;sdhfjhyasdf (talk • contribs) 20:24, 7 December 2015 (UTC)

Can't we just say that Deadpool IS a superhero in his page. Yes, he's an antihero, but so is Wolverine and he's labeled superhero in his page. Plus, the second trailer of his movie said "This is a different kinf=d of superhero story? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kaw0512 (talk • contribs) 23:59, 14 February 2016 (UTC)

Even if you ignore the problems of using a trailer line as a legitimate source, that line doesn't mean he's a superhero nor is it directly saying he is one. I've yet to see a source that calls the latest version of him an outright superhero or supervillain. Instead, he's described as skirting the line between the two or simply an antihero. An antihero can possess some traits of a bad guy or villain, but the reader/viewer still sympathizes with him. A character like Deadpool being "liked" and cheered on by the audience doesn't make him a superhero. Spellcast (talk) 00:34, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
This is a character where "fictional character" is best, but people still argue no matter what. With the generic, neutral, and without a doubt most accurate "fictional character", you would think nobody would argue over it but apparently not. It's most accurate because you can't debate whether or not a fictional character is a fictional character whereas some people would disagree with "superhero" in the lead for a particular character because they don't see them as a superhero. (Say Brickman's article has "superhero". Editor Bill112 thinks Brickman is more of a villain. He changes it. With character, (you'd think) there's no debates whether a character is a hero or villain because it doesn't even say it in the opening sentence.) Nobody can say "Deadpool is not a fictional character". There's the obvious reasons why these debates are stupid, such as the fact that it is just one sentence. Carry on. —DangerousJXD (talk) 00:52, 15 February 2016 (UTC)
No-one argues with the fictional character term in the same sense that no-one argues with him being an antihero. Superhero/villain is easily disputable but not antihero. I oppose using "fictional character" instead of "fictional antihero" in the first sentence because the latter is obviously more informative. You can make a new thread or poll on this if you want. If you support opening with "fictional character" on the basis that he didn't begin as an antihero, then with that logic every superhero or supervillain who didn't start off as one should be introduced that way too. Just as Superman or Batman embodies the superhero and the Joker represents the supervillain (and all are introduced as such), Deadpool perfectly embodies/represents an antihero. He sometimes operates as a criminal and other times he teams up with superheroes like in the Cable & Deadpool series. Spellcast (talk) 01:24, 15 February 2016 (UTC)

I don't care for the character "Deadpool", one wit; except that someone above made mention comparing him (in "face-off,) with "The Green Goblin")! why, ongoing "encounters" with the more "unhinged" baddies of Marvel's "rouge gallery" might be very 'entertaining" for the reader: What happens when two "nut-jobs" face each other? Veryverser — Preceding unsigned comment added by 107.52.85.106 (talk) 17:53, 6 March 2016 (UTC)

Can Someone Explain II...

How the creator of the character thought for sure that he could get away with casting a character originally with a similar costume as Spider-man? Don't get me wrong, I applaud the move; I had wondered for many years why Marvel comics has had the dopiest comic costumes over the last, say forty years? --107.52.85.106 (talk) 17:46, 6 March 2016 (UTC)Veryverser

Please note that this talk page is not a forum for discussing the character or topic in general, or asking for information. It is solely for the purpose of discussing specific changes to the article. There are many forums out there that you can go to to talk about the character. This is not one of them. You have made at least one other post that indicates you may not be aware of this policy. 12.11.127.253 (talk) 15:53, 9 March 2016 (UTC)

2016 movie

This article had way too much info about news and speculation concerning the upcoming film. That was okay before the film was released, but we don't need it now, at least not here. The film is out now, and it has its own article. So I've removed it. Richard75 (talk) 14:07, 20 March 2016 (UTC)

Fictional Character Biography

Under the "Fictional Character Biography", this sentence is present:

"In 2016 movie, its revealed He is from Regina, Saskatchewan."

Needless to say, this is not the most grammatically correct sentence. It should really be corrected... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.29.106.143 (talk) 01:53, 27 March 2016 (UTC)

Comment on Deadpool's sexual orientation

I am inviting comment on this because an IP editor (99.230.100.150) keeps removing the content, claiming irrelevance. Is the discussion of Deadpool's pansexuality relevant to his characterization? I would assume the answer is yes, given how much discussion there is about it in many quarters I am not a regular reader of Deadpool comics, hence the invitation to weigh in. However, I have a legitimate question about the category Category:LGBT superheroes. Does being potentially any sexuality depending on the moment make him gay or bisexual? Does that really make him a queer superhero? Is this not inclusive enough? Should the category really be Category:LGBTQ superheroes? MisterRandomized (talk) 06:14, 15 May 2016 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 24 December 2015

DevenPatel0709 (talk) 15:40, 24 December 2015 (UTC) Deadpool's first appearance was in 1962, not 1991.

-The COMIC GEEK

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. /wia🎄/tlk 19:42, 24 December 2015 (UTC)


In 1962, Rob Liefeld hadn't even been born yet. 24.14.224.157 (talk) 18:55, 12 December 2016 (UTC)

Deadpool in film

I have edited this page twice now, and the same editor keeps reverting the edit, even though it has been done in good nature, and precise formatting. The style has been done to be similar to Superman in film, Batman in film, and Spider-Man in film. Though these are separate pages, the Deadpool page will suffice for now, seeing as many of his planned upcoming films are not yet released. By breaking down each of his appearances within the X-Men film series, and a simple description of his appearance therein - a casual reader can understand the character's rise to film-release as well as his upcoming key role within the franchise. --DisneyMetalhead (talk) 07:24, 4 March 2017 (UTC)

The IP is correct in their formatting with this edit. That much detail and separate sections are not appropriate for the main character article. It would if a Deadpool in other media or Deadpool in film existed. But those do not, so formatting for those articles should not be used here. - Favre1fan93 (talk) 22:45, 4 March 2017 (UTC)
Thank you, Favre1fan93. If there are no objections, then, I will put the film section back the way it was. 73.168.15.161 (talk) 12:28, 8 March 2017 (UTC)

Passive Voice

This is a real problem throughout English Wikipedia and grates on my nerves, but I find this article in particular replete with it.

Or I should say:

"Passive Voice is found to be excessive in this article. it is thought that passive voice is a very poor way to write in general." — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:2C1:8701:5F8B:C434:6B6D:BAF:5D39 (talk) 15:20, 28 April 2017 (UTC)

Mutant or Mutate

It seems that an editor keeps changing the species to mutant. From all, I have read and know it has been mutate. So I figured before there is further edit war. We sould discuss it. Reb1981 (talk) 01:06, 24 May 2017 (UTC)


Hi, Reb1981. I would like to discuss about Deadpool's species. Indeed, Deadpool's origin history suggests that he is a mutate but many comics say otherwise, such as in "Wolverine Encyclopedia" issue 1, which states that his healing factor is a mutant trait. If you wish to prolong this debate, i still have many other sources to prove my argument.Therealdeal20 (talk) 22:50, 1 June 2017 (UTC)

It is a known fact from his origin that he received the healing factor from the Weapon X program. To be a mutant he would have to have been born with that trait. Same thing with Spiderman he is a mutate. This is why other editors have reverted your edits. Here is a source from forbes Link Reb1981 (talk) 23:33, 1 June 2017 (UTC)
It is correct to state that his healing factor was triggered after the Weapon X experiments, but it doesn't mean that his healing was artificially endowed by Weapon X. As stated in "Deadpool/Death Annual" issue 1, when the Weapon X scientists injected Wolverine's healing factor into him, it accelerated his cancer, not his healing, which caused his body to be completely scarred.In fact, Deadpool's healing factor was triggered by his own desire for revenge, after Ajax killed his best friend, Worm. You also forgot the fact that his healing factor is not his only power, but also his superhuman attributes such as speed, strenght, resistence, stamina and even intelligence, his great motor coordination, which allows him to perform incredible acrobatic moves and have excellent aim, and his combat abilities, since even before the Weapon X program, Wade was able to single-handedly kill an entire british black ops army, which contained at least 6000 soldiers( as shown in Deadpool #-1).You should also read the source that was earlier mentioned by me, which confirms Deadpool's healing factor as a mutant power.Therealdeal20 (talk) 17:07, 4 June 2017 (UTC)

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Draft:Deadpool (film series)

It has spawned its own film series separate from the X-Men film series, like how The Scorpion King relates to The Mummy. Need a little help in expanding this draft before even considering proposing a split. Be prepared! Lyra-Nymph (talk) 10:45, 15 October 2017 (UTC)

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