Deadpool’s Wade Wilson Returns: A Major Shift in the Hero’s Lore

Warning: Spoilers for Deadpool #9! The iconic Deadpool, also known as Wade Wilson, has made an astonishing comeback from the dead. Earlier this year, Marvel introduced a formidable antagonist who effectively eliminated Wade’s renowned healing factor, leading to his apparent demise in official storylines. Following this intense storyline, Wade’s teenage daughter, Ellie Camacho, was inspired to take on the Deadpool persona in her father’s memory. However, in a surprising twist, his return was swiftly executed in Deadpool #9, brought back to life by the creative team of Cody Ziglar, Alexis Quasarano, Andrea Di Vito, GURU-eFX, and VC’s Joe Sabino.

The Return of the Original Deadpool

A Look Back at His Death and Resurrection

Wade Wilson rejoins Valentine Vuong and Taskmaster in search of Ellie Camacho in Deadpool #9

This latest chapter in the Deadpool saga sees Wade reunited with his daughter, while also enlisting the help of Taskmaster to train Ellie in her new superhero abilities. The narrative intensifies with the introduction of Death Grip, a villain fascinated with death to the point of fixation on Deadpool’s healing factor. Seeking the formidable Muramasa Blade, Death Grip aims to harness its power to render Wade mortal.

In what appears to be his last encounter with Death Grip, Wade is left critically injured, losing limbs that cannot regenerate. Unable to continue his bounty-hunting duties, he entrusts this responsibility to Taskmaster and his daughters. As circumstances unfold, Wade passes on the Deadpool name to Ellie. However, Death Grip seizes the opportunity to confront Wade once more, prompting Ellie to diligently seek a method to revive her father.

Her journey leads her to Valentine, Wade’s former romantic interest, who possesses a unique mutant ability to create compounds through contact. Undeterred by doubt, Ellie proposes a plan to combine Valentine’s powers with alchemical elements and her blood to bring Wade back. Despite a harrowing encounter with M.O.D.O.K., which almost claims Ellie’s life, their collective effort culminates in a miraculous resurrection—though not without potential foreshadowing of future complications.

Will Ellie Continue as Deadpool?

A New Era: Two Deadpools in Action

Deadpool and his team, including Taskmaster, Doug, Princess, Ellie Camacho, and Wade Wilson from Deadpool #9

With Wade restored and fully operational, he reclaims his role as Deadpool. Mere moments after his revival, Taskmaster promptly presents Wade with the necessary paperwork for their next mission. This new dynamic establishes Deadpool & Daughters as a family-run operation, featuring Wade (CEO), Taskmaster (likely second-in-command), PR manager Doug, community outreach specialist Princess, and Ellie, who is humorously dubbed the “nepo hire.”

Moving forward, readers can anticipate Wade and his eldest daughter engaging in missions side by side, suggesting that Ellie will continue to wear the Deadpool mask. Interestingly, Wade seems unperturbed by the shift in their identities, hinting at a narrative evolution where both can coexist as Deadpool, reminiscent of the dual legacies seen in the Spider-Man franchise with Peter Parker and Miles Morales.

Exploring the Side Effects of Wade’s Resurrection

Is Ellie’s Mother Returning?

Ellie encounters the ghost of Carmelita Camacho while sitting with Wade Wilson in Deadpool #9

As of now, the exact repercussions of Wade’s resurrection remain ambiguous. Historically within the Marvel Universe, magic often comes with consequences, and this situation seems no exception. During Ellie’s encounter in the afterlife, she briefly sees her late mother, Carmelita Camacho, who was tragically killed in 2013’s Deadpool #18, just before Ellie was first introduced.

Carmelita cryptically hints at a “gift”Ellie is set to receive, accompanied by a “sacrifice.” While the specifics are yet to be disclosed, the implication of such a transformation raises concerns for Wade, as he may face the repercussions of his daughter’s actions. Nevertheless, Ellie’s commitment to her new role as a superhero and as Deadpool appears unwavering as the storyline progresses.

Pick up Deadpool #9, now available from Marvel, to explore these thrilling developments!

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