From the Editor's Desk

'Deadpool 3' Is Skewering an Infamous Marvel Tradition

Ryan Reynold’s Deadpool has always been Marvel’s black sheep. As the fourth-wall-breaking Merc with a Mouth, the character exists on the fringes of Marvel storytelling. He’s just self-aware enough to poke fun at the absurdity of his world, and he puts his own spin on the tropes that define superhero cinema. That’s part of what makes his films so entertaining, and as Deadpool officially makes his way into the true MCU, it’s safe to expect a few surprises.

Deadpool & Wolverine might be Marvel’s most anticipated project in years. It’s also one of the most important, as it’s embracing and possibly fixing the multiverse. Reynolds will team up with X-Men star Hugh Jackman on a romp through Marvel’s multiverse, and fans are already expecting a few cameos from other members of defunct Marvel franchises. Many also expect Deadpool & Wolverine to deliver a satisfying set-up for Secret Wars, the upcoming crossover event that could reset the MCU for good.

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