The first issue of Deadpool vs. Thanos devoted itself (perhaps overly much) to laying the groundwork for Deadpool and Thanos' reluctant team-up. Now that the setup is out of the way, the series can focus on what happens when the Merc With a Mouth and the Mad Titan join forces for a common cause. That pairing remains a big appeal, even if the plot still seems reluctant to push forward.
Issue #2 sees the two characters travel the cosmos to solve the mystery of Death's imprisonment and the resulting chaos her absence has caused across the universe. As with issue #1, writer Tim Seeley toes a delicate line with his script. It's a somewhat more serious than your standard Deadpool mini-series, but practically lighthearted and whimsical compared to most books Thanos is involved with. Seeley uses both characters and their history to his advantage as he celebrates this unlikely team-up. Their interaction does veer into pretty dark territory at times, particularly in Thanos' analysis of Wade as a self-hating loner who craves an end to his existence.
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Issue #2 sees the two characters travel the cosmos to solve the mystery of Death's imprisonment and the resulting chaos her absence has caused across the universe. As with issue #1, writer Tim Seeley toes a delicate line with his script. It's a somewhat more serious than your standard Deadpool mini-series, but practically lighthearted and whimsical compared to most books Thanos is involved with. Seeley uses both characters and their history to his advantage as he celebrates this unlikely team-up. Their interaction does veer into pretty dark territory at times, particularly in Thanos' analysis of Wade as a self-hating loner who craves an end to his existence.
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