Deadpool Creator Says Farewell to Marvel While Reviving His Most Overlooked Comic Series

Rob Liefeld, the co-creator of Deadpool, is bidding farewell to Marvel Comics. His upcoming work, Deadpool Team-Up, marks the artist’s final contribution to the comic giant. As he approaches the penultimate issue of this five-part miniseries, Liefeld is making a significant impact by reintroducing a major character he once created.

This action-packed series, both written and illustrated by Liefeld, has taken readers on an exhilarating journey. The protagonist, Wade Wilson, finds himself embroiled in a conflict over dragon eggs located in an alternate dimension. Throughout the series, beloved characters such as Wolverine, the Hulk, and Crystar have made appearances, but issue #4 of Deadpool Team-Up sees the return of Major X.

Major X is an ideal character to integrate into this storyline. First introduced by Liefeld in Marvel comics in 2019, Major X has seen limited appearances since. His comeback in Deadpool Team-Up promises to be both timely and exciting, with the previews hinting at thrilling interactions.

Understanding Major X: Cable’s Son from an Alternate Timeline

Deadpool Team-Up #1 cover featuring multiple characters

Major X is actually Alexander Nathaniel Summers, the offspring of Cable and Storm from a dystopian future. His storyline is marked by adversity; in his timeline, mutants on Earth were devastated by a force known as the Catalyst. During his upbringing in a sanctuary called X-Istance, founded by mutants and Atlanteans, he was groomed by his father to excel as a warrior, ultimately achieving the rank of Major within the X-Command army.

Major X possesses formidable mutant abilities, inheriting telepathic and telekinetic skills from Cable, along with weather manipulation inherited from Storm.

The X-Istance, which Major X calls home, was founded by a mutant known as the X-Ential, who vanished after a dispute with the Atlanteans. This left the community vulnerable, allowing the Catalyst to launch a devastating attack. In a desperate bid to save his future, Major X utilized his vehicle, the Motherbike, to journey back in time in hopes of finding the past self of the X-Ential and restoring the X-Istance.

A Pivotal Role for Major X in the Upcoming Finale of Deadpool Team-Up

Upcoming Release: Deadpool Team-Up #5 (Of 5) – Arriving January 29, 2025

Major X cover featuring Major X, an old version of Cable, and Deadpool

Major X brings more than just his combat skills to the table. An expert marksman, he wields an array of heavy weaponry and wields the renowned Sword of X, crafted from the adamanium remains of Wolverine’s bones. With such a formidable arsenal, Major X is well-equipped to confront Deadpool, making it intriguing to see how he influences Rob Liefeld’s farewell tale for his iconic character and the broader Marvel Universe.

Fans can enjoy Deadpool Team-Up #4, available now through Marvel Comics, as they anticipate the concluding chapter of this exhilarating series.

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