Follow

    Deadpool

    Character » Deadpool appears in 3316 issues.

    Wade Wilson is a former test subject of the Weapon X program, where he received his regenerative healing factor through the scientific experiments conducted upon him. A prominent enemy, ally and later, member of X-Force. He's famous for breaking the Fourth Wall.

    Who actually came up with Deadpool's [fill in the blank]?

    Avatar image for breakingthefourthwall
    BreakingTheFourthWall

    33

    Forum Posts

    0

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 0


    So, Deadpool was created by Liefeld and Nicieza, I believe.  
    But with many characters, stories, universes, some characterstics, back story, etc. is created by (1) the creator team, (2) one specific creator, (3) later writers or artists, (4) popular opinion or (5) someone else. 
    So I'm curious about specific aspects of Deadpool's character. Who came up with...: 
    (1) the yellow speech bubbles 
    (2) the original costume 
    (3) cancer vs. healing factor 
    (4) breaking the fourth wall (Joe Kelly?) 
    (5) that under his humor there is a sadder side  
    (6) torn between being a hero (but often mistrusted) and a merc 
    Not too sure about those last two, but from what I've read, they seem about right.
    Avatar image for shirepanjshir
    ShirEPanjshir

    605

    Forum Posts

    2320

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 13

    User Lists: 1

    #2  Edited By ShirEPanjshir

    (1) I think the full-yellow speech bubbles were introduced by Joe Kelly in the Deadpool classic series. But the idea behind the different color of speech bubbles ( that Deadpool has this unique, gravely voice ), was present from Deadpool's first appearance and thus I assume introduced by Fabian Nicieza.
    (2) Rob Liefeld probably.
    (3) Joe Kelly I believe.
    (4) I think Joe Kelly as well, not sure though.
    (5) Joe Kelly.
    (6) Joe Kelly.
     
    Most of the character itself was developed by Joe Kelly, especially the deeper, darker layers of the character.

    Avatar image for crimsoncomedian
    CrimsonComedian

    339

    Forum Posts

    161

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 0

    User Lists: 0

    #3  Edited By CrimsonComedian

    Actually alot of it was derived from Kelly. That's why you see most of the fans saying "Bring back Kelly." He knew Deadpool, oh yeah. Inside. And out.

    Avatar image for shirepanjshir
    ShirEPanjshir

    605

    Forum Posts

    2320

    Wiki Points

    0

    Followers

    Reviews: 13

    User Lists: 1

    #4  Edited By ShirEPanjshir
    @CrimsonComedian said:
    " He knew Deadpool, oh yeah. Inside. And out. "
    That kind of sounds gross when you say it like that .. :P

    This edit will also create new pages on Comic Vine for:

    Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. Make sure this is what you intended. This will likely increase the time it takes for your changes to go live.

    Comment and Save

    Until you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Comic Vine users. This process takes no more than a few hours and we'll send you an email once approved.