Deadpool Discovers Galactus’ One Significant Weakness

Deadpool stands out as one of the most adaptable characters in Marvel Comics, primarily due to his unique ability to break the fourth wall and manipulate his surroundings through ‘cartoon logic.’ This extraordinary versatility allows him to undertake audacious actions, including a fierce attempt to eliminate the formidable Galactus. Surprisingly, Wade Wilson has indeed succeeded in killing Galactus, but not by relying on his meta abilities.

In the comic series Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe #4, crafted by Cullen Bunn and Dalibor Talajić, Deadpool embarks on a ruthless campaign against all Marvel characters. Throughout this arc, he grapples with the distressing realization that he and other characters exist solely as fictional creations, destined never to truly die yet lacking any genuine life. This revelation drives Wilson to the brink of insanity, prompting him to “free”his fellow fictional beings by extinguishing their existence. The climax of this four-issue miniseries finds Deadpool setting his sights on Galactus.

The narrative commences with a series of characters meeting their demise—many through suicide—without a trace of resistance. It is later unveiled that Deadpool manipulates these characters through puppets crafted by the Puppet Master. Following a confrontation where the Punisher mistakenly kills the Puppet Master, Deadpool seizes control of the Punisher’s puppet to eliminate him. Subsequently, he captures a puppet of Galactus to employ in the same manner. Before ultimately ending Galactus’s existence, Deadpool first uses him to obliterate other cosmic giants such as Nova, Silver Surfer, and Thanos.

Deadpool Employs a Puppet of Galactus to Defeat the Devourer of Worlds

Deadpool’s Clever Strategy: An Accessible Methodology

Marvel Comics' Deadpool and Galactus side-by-side.

When faced with an adversary as overwhelmingly powerful as Galactus, fans might expect Deadpool to resort to his signature ‘cartoon logic.’ Realistically, had Deadpool tried to confront Galactus directly, he would likely face immediate annihilation from the Devourer’s cosmic powers. Instead of relying on his typical antics, Deadpool devises a remarkably strategic method to conquer Galactus.

By leveraging the Puppet Master’s ability to create a formidable puppet of Galactus, Deadpool hypothetically positions the cosmic giant as a puppet on strings, compelled to follow commands. This ingenious strategy not only allows Galactus to be manipulated into eliminating other powerful entities but also culminates in his own demise at Deadpool’s hands. While this storyline exists in a ‘What If?’ context, it presents a plausible scenario that could unfold in the primary Marvel continuity, highlighting that anyone with access to Puppet Master’s creations can use this method—making Deadpool’s cunning accessible to other characters.

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Galactus annoyed with Deadpool during Deadpool's time as Galactus' Herald.

Deadpool’s antics have consistently made him a thorn in Galactus’ side, not just due to his lethal capabilities but also through his annoying persona. A prime example occurs in Deadpool Team-Up #883, where Wade takes on the role of Galactus’ Herald. His incessant irritations are so unbearable that Galactus ultimately dismisses him, preferring the moral burden of annihilating entire worlds to enduring Deadpool’s antics for an extended period.

While Galactus may have found Deadpool’s company intolerable, it pales in comparison to the finality of being defeated in a manner that precludes any chance of retaliation. Through his cunning and unpredictably effective methods, Deadpool has not only identified Galactus’ vulnerabilities, but has also set a precedent that any character in the Marvel Universe could potentially replicate.

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