A
Aaron Lopresti
Deadpool by Joe Kelly
Joe Kelly's Deadpool run defines the Merc with a Mouth, blending dark humor with surprising emotional depth. Wade Wilson confronts his identity and purpose, delivering action-packed stories with a unique, self-aware voice.
The Deadpool by Joe Kelly Omnibus collects the entire run in the intended reading order, starting with Deadpool #1 and continuing through his main series issues, along with relevant annuals and crossovers from that era.
This run is firmly set within the Marvel Universe of the late 1990s, featuring appearances and interactions with numerous established Marvel characters like Blind Al, Weasel, and various X-Men members, while still allowing Deadpool to operate largely on the fringes.
Joe Kelly's work is widely regarded as the foundational run that established many of Deadpool's core characteristics, including his fourth-wall breaking, dark humor, and complex emotional depth, influencing subsequent writers and adaptations.