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How Deadpool Destroyed His Own Life

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The 2016 Deadpool film adaptation sent the Regenerating Degenerate's stock soaring. Now, previously unknown Deadpool trivia is familiar to both comic book junkies and casual fans. Wade Wilson's life gets crazier with each Deadpool 2 promo. But it's his comic book history that set the stage for his explosion in fame. For decades, the comics have built Deadpool's character through numerous story arcs, many involving unimaginable woe. Notable storylines follow a cycle of brief highs and crushing lows. His latest comic book adventures are no exception. In fact, Deadpool's life has been destroyed - largely by his own doing - which is why his 2018 comic is fittingly titled Despicable Deadpool.

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    The Success Of The 2016 Film Made Him A Priority In The Comics

    Coming off the box office success of 2016’s film, Deadpool made him a priority in the comics.The box office success of 2016’s film made him a priority in the comics.2016’s box office success made him a priority in the comics.Deadpool.It made a lot of sense for Wade Wilson to gain a higher profile in Marvel Comics after the box office success of 2016’s film. This new prominence sees Deadpool celebrated in the Marvel Universe, earning him a reputation as the world’s most popular superhero. Deadpool uses this opportunity to sell merchandise, earning millions from official Deadpool dolls, shirts, and men’s lingerie.

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    He Starts His Own Mercenary Crew, But They Abandon Him Due To His Abusive Management

    Deadpool used his new wealth and celebrity to start his own mercenary crew to franchise himself. Initially, his Mercs for Money featured C-list characters in knockoff Deadpool costumes, but this group eventually rebelled against Deadpool’s abusive management and left.

    Deadpool forms a new mercenary crew with Domino, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, and Machine Man. They eventually leave him.

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    Deadpool Gives Up His Daughter For Her Own Protection

    Wade Wilson unknowingly fathered a daughter, Eleanor, with Carmelita Camacho, a past flame. When Carmelita died, Deadpool became Ellie’s main caretaker, but his growing fame and many enemies convinced him to give her up for her safety.

    Deadpool finds Ellie a good adoptive family with Agent Emily Preston, a former SHIELD ally. Deadpool can visit Ellie, but this is usually stopped.

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    Ellie’s New Family Faces Deadly Peril, And Deadpool Makes A Deal With Stryfe To Save Them

    Giving up his daughter does not keep her safe. Madcap tricks Deadpool into infecting Ellie and the Prestons with a deadly airborne virus. Marvel Universe science cannot save them.

    Desperate for a cure, Deadpool made a deal with a devil. He contacted Stryfe, Cable’s evil future clone, and Stryfe agreed to give the cure for a future favor.

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    Deadpool Marries A Vampire Queen

    Between becoming a worldwide celebrity and learning about his daughter, Wade Wilson had another big event: he married Shiklah, an undead vampire queen.

    The relationship between them started strained, based mostly on physical attraction. Shiklah soon began cheating on Deadpool with various classic horror characters.Classic horror characters.This led to her declaring war on humanity and leaving Deadpool for Dracula.

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    He Becomes An Avenger And Helps Fund The Team

    Being named an Avenger is the real mark of success in the Marvel Universe. Deadpool's fame and friendship with Steve Rogers give him the chance. Deadpool funds the team with millions from his merchandise.

    As a member of the Avengers’ Unity Squad, Deadpool took part in many important missions, including stopping a zombie-ninja Hulk and stealing Professor X’s brain from the Red Skull.The Red Skull.Deadpool’s time with the Unity Squad goes well. He earns the trust and respect of most teammates. Deadpool also has a brief romance with Rogue.

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    Deadpool Follows A HYDRA Captain America's Orders

    Wade Wilson builds a close bond with Steve Rogers, the original Captain America. A major story arc swaps the regular Cap for a HYDRA-loving version from an alternate timeline.

    Most Avengers fight Evil Cap’s new world order, but Deadpool does not. He keeps trusting and listening to Rogers—one hero who treated him with respect—which puts him against the other good guys.

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    Deadpool Murders Phil Coulson For HYDRA

    Deadpool learns Captain America's HYDRA involvement. Evil Steve Rogers gives Deadpool an order: kill Phil Coulson. Coulson found the HYDRA plot first. Rogers calls Coulson a bad guy. Wade Wilson hears that. Deadpool hunts Coulson. Wade Wilson shoots Coulson twice. This ends Coulson's life.Deadpool kills the incredibly popular character.

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    He Kills His Daughter’s Adoptive Mother When She Discovers His Horrible Crime

    People quickly learn Deadpool killed Phil Coulson, and enemies appear across the Marvel world. Emily Preston, the Life Model Decoy/adoptive mother of his daughter Ellie, is one enemy. Preston, a friend of Coulson's, seeks revenge. Deadpool responds by destroying her robot body, killing her. He then takes her corpse, leaving her family confused.

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    Deadpool Becomes One Of The World’s Most Wanted Fugitives

    Deadpool eventually realizes HYDRA Captain America tricked him. He starts fighting in the final battle of Secret Empire to redeem himself.Deadpool becomes a world fugitive. This is in 'Secret Empire'.Before Deadpool can redeem himself, Maria Hill briefly removes him from action. The other Avengers bring the real Cap back and defeat the evil one.

    The heroes believe Deadpool was a HYDRA agent. This makes him a fugitive. In one comic event, Wade Wilson moves from World’s Greatest to World’s Most Wanted.

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    Stryfe Finally Calls In His Favor When Deadpool Is At His Lowest

    Stryfe appears when things worsen for Deadpool. Stryfe calls in his favor. Stryfe saved Deadpool’s daughter, Ellie, and her three adoptive family members. Stryfe demands three lives from Deadpool. Deadpool can refuse. Stryfe can re-infect Ellie and the Prestons with the virus.

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    The Favor Involves Killing Cable, Deadpool’s Best Pal

    The first name on Stryfe’s assassination list is Deadpool’s longtime ally and overall best friend.Deadpool sets out to murder Nathan “Cable” Summers to save his daughter. After a fierce fight, Deadpool loses.Deadpool targets Nathan "Cable" Summers. Deadpool wants to kill Cable to save his daughter. Deadpool fights Cable viciously. Deadpool ends up losing the fight.

    Cable feels bad for him. The duo cooks up a scheme. They kill a future version of Cable. This fulfills Stryfe’s request. Still, three names remain on the list.

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    Deadpool And Cable's Plan Also Involves Killing A Bunch Of Innocents

    The other three names on Stryfe’s assassination list are innocents. This makes Deadpool’s decision to kill them harder. To save his daughter, he kills former friend Irene Merryweather and a random woman. Deadpool takes serious issue with Evan Sabahnur on the list.

    Kid Apocalypse, a young X-Men member and Apocalypse's clone, bonded closely with Deadpool. Deadpool fakes Stryfe again. He erases Evan’s mutant powers.

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    The Despicable Deadpool Puts A Bounty On His Own Head

    Wade Wilson fully shifts from Avenger to hated, murderous fugitive. He hits the lowest point of his life. Deadpool struggles with suicidal thoughts. He attempted the act several times. These circumstances push him over the edge again.

    InDespicable Deadpool Vol. 2: Bucket ListDeadpool puts a $20 million bounty on his head. He sends it to the Marvel Universe’s deadliest individuals. He seeks death, or a violent, spectacular one.

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