Marvel's Bloodiest Trilogy Concludes with Deadpool's Final Slaughterfest

The Merc with a Mouth returns for a multiverse-spanning massacre in Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time. This final chapter in the unofficial trilogy, from writer Cullen Bunn and artist Dalibor Talajić, sees Deadpool unleashing his fury not on a single universe, but across the entire Marvel multiverse.

IGN recently spoke with Bunn about this epic conclusion. Below is an exclusive preview of the first issue, followed by insights into the fourth-wall-breaking carnage to come.

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Bunn, a prolific Deadpool writer, revealed he didn't initially plan a trilogy. His initial pitch after Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe was a multiverse-focused story. The timing, he says, is now perfect for this epic tale.

The challenge of escalating the conflict led to the multiverse setting. This time, Deadpool faces off against everything from Cap-Wolves and Worldbreaker Hulks to wildly distorted versions of familiar heroes and villains. Bunn emphasizes the extensive research into the "best" (and worst) variant characters.

While Bunn remains tight-lipped about specific matchups, he promises a roster of dozens of characters, including some obscure heroes unseen in over 30 years. He highlights Talajić's evolving artistic style, promising a visually stunning finale that builds upon the stylistic shifts of Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again.

Unlike the previous two books, which offered separate reasons for Deadpool's rampage, this installment is largely self-contained. However, observant readers might find connections to earlier installments. Crucially, this story stands alone.

Bunn describes this Deadpool as more sympathetic than his predecessors. The narrative explores the question: "What if Deadpool killed the Marvel Universe... and we were rooting for him to succeed?" This shift in Deadpool's motivations and mindset sets this entry apart.

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time #1 arrives April 2, 2025.