Deadpool, Vol. 1: Secret Invasion

The Skrull Empire has infiltrated planet Earth. As the Skrulls can transform into anybody and anyone, nobody can be trusted. Always one to take the winning side, mutant mercenary Deadpool has defected to the Skrull Empire. But can Wade Wilson be trusted? Is this Deadpool a Skrull as well? Why am I asking so many questions?

Having the zany, wacky, CRAZY Deadpool join the side of the Skrulls, a super-serious race with zero funny bones is a lot like Bugs Bunny giving Elmer Fudd or Yosemite Sam fits. Wade Wilson has a reputation of being extremely undependable. And his loyalty is like that of Lobo or Boba Fett- in the hands of the highest bidder. 

Daniel Way (Wolverine: Origins) is the writer behind this chapter of the Secret Invasion. While this was a insane sci-fi adventure tale, it's lacking the level of surrealism that a Deadpool story by Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn would have. And yes- I prefer that take on the Merc with a Mouth much more than Daniel Way's. So this book wasn't bad. It just isn't an edgy enough take on the character. 

One thing that added a lot of enjoyment to this read was the artwork by Paco Medina and Carlo Barberi (Ultimate Comics: X-Men). The scene where a Deadpool convinces a bunch of Skrulls to morph into him was rather hilarious. And the femme fatales that occupy the second half of this book are very alluring. 

I just wish Daniel Way's writing was as thrilling as the artwork.

Worth Consuming!

Rating: 7 out of 10 stars.