Contains Spoilers for Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time #1! Marvel is gearing up to unveil a new iteration of the most lethal version of the Hulk. This time, a reimagined Deadpool may be the only one capable of stopping the “Worldbreaker”Hulk, a formidable threat that has come dangerously close to vanquishing all superheroes in the Marvel Universe.
In this issue, the universe-destroying Deadpool finds himself enlisted by a new character, Alphie, with a mission to eliminate supervillains across various realities. Among these threats is the powerful Worldbreaker. However, contrasting with the other foes eliminated in the narrative, Worldbreaker Hulk is mysteriously teleported away, suggesting he remains a looming danger for Deadpool.
Marvel’s Most Sinister Hulk Variant Returns to Confront the Multiverse’s Deadliest Deadpool
This Deadpool is a stark contrast to the one introduced in Bunn and Talajić’s Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again miniseries, in which he was coerced into slaughtering his universe’s superheroes, leading to profound guilt and inner turmoil. Now, however, he has a new mission and the opportunity to foster some good amid chaos, despite his reluctance to acknowledge any emotional investment. While resorting to more violence might not seem like a path to healing, the Merc with a Mouth may find it surprisingly beneficial.
The current Deadpool diverges significantly from the version who deemed it ‘merciful’ to kill every character in a fictional reality. His motives and mindset have evolved, leading to a complex character transformation.
Planetbreaker Hulk: A Near-Defeated Marvel Universe
Deadpool’s Challenge Awaits
The reemergence of Worldbreaker Hulk on Earth heralded the storyline of World War Hulk, created by Greg Pak and John Romita Jr. In this arc, the Hulk demonstrates his supremacy by overpowering Earth’s defenders, dismantling opposition from Black Bolt, the X-Men, and numerous Avengers, drawing only to a stalemate with Sentry. Eventually, Hulk reverts to Bruce Banner before he is subdued via Tony Stark’s advanced anti-Hulk technology. Yet, his campaign of destruction nearly resulted in complete domination over the Marvel Universe.
The Survival of Worldbreaker Hulk: A Mystery Unveiled
A Possible Threat to the Main Marvel Universe
One significant unanswered question following the debut of Deadpool Kills #1 is the identity of the force that saved Hulk from Deadpool’s attack. Although it appears that the teleportation method used closely resembles Alphie’s, she denies any knowledge of the event, despite initially tasking Deadpool with eliminating Hulk. This may be a creative decision by Talajić, implementing similar teleportation effects for continuity. Wade mockingly refers to the event as a “deus ex machina,”adding a touch of irony that hints at potential divine intervention.
The implications are dire, as Worldbreaker Hulk could still pose a significant threat to the traditional Marvel Universe. This potential elevates the stakes dramatically for the upcoming issues of Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time.
The conclusion of this installment indicates that Hulk’s preservation could serve a larger purpose. After a violent clash that damages Deadpool’s ‘reality-slider,’ he is transported to the primary Marvel Universe, Earth-616. Here, Alphie reveals that Wade’s role is to protect this reality, precluding him from killing. If Deadpool’s mission involves eliminating threats to Earth-616, Hulk’s survival suggests destructive consequences lying ahead for the classic Marvel Universe.
Fans Eagerly Anticipate Deadpool’s Strategy to Conquer Worldbreaker Hulk
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As Deadpool prepares to confront Worldbreaker Hulk to safeguard the mainstream Marvel Universe, he will need to push his abilities to their absolute limits. Continuing only through Hulk’s abrupt disappearance following their initial exchange, Deadpool may have the opportunity to strategize before their next engagement. The irony lies in the possibility that this Deadpool might ultimately be compelled to request aid from the very heroes he once eliminated to face the one version of the Hulk that could best him in a fair fight.
Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time #1 is available now from Marvel Comics.