Deadpool and Deathstroke are very similar characters. They both are mercenaries, with very similar arsenals and are both at times considered either an anti-hero or supervillain. They both are characters that are fine with killing unlike Spider-man and Batman. However, why are they so alike even though they are owned by two completely different comic companies making them be in two different comic universes. So let’s answer this question, are any of them copycats and if so, then who is the original?
Deathstroke first appeared in The New Teen Titans (vol. 1) #2 (1980). He was introduced as a supervillian to the Teen Titans and used to be called “Deathstroke the Terminator” before DC changed it in fear of being too similar to Terminator. He usually is a super villain but, has became an anti-hero at times even. His abilities are a healing factor, not as great as Wolverine’s but still is great. Is an expert marksman, swordsman, and assassin. He was a match for one of the other greatest assassins in the DC universe, Deadshot when they fought each other in the war of Jokes and Riddles until batman stopped them because of the huge amount of bystanders killed because they were watching. Deathstroke’s secret identity is Slade Wilson, and was a solider before he became a mercenary. He is usually a villain to Nightwing, The Teen Titans and Batman but, this has not stopped him from fighting other DC characters, including even Superman (and yes, i just said Superman). Not a great Father figure but, is someone you wouldn’t want on to be on his bad side.
Now it’s time for everyone[‘s favorite Merc with a mouth! INTRODUCING DEADPOOL LADIES AND GERMS!!!
Yes, I just did that, because why the heck not? After all, who doesn’t like Deadpool? If, you just said Deadpool sucks then let tell you something. Stop reading this and read some other article because this is NOT FOR YOU POOL HATER!!!! Well let’s start on what Deadpool is and how he started. Deadpool first appeared in The New Mutants #98 in February of 1991. He has an incredible healing factor which literally heals pretty much anything. He one time got vaporized by Thor’s lighting and came back from that. So, this is so much better of a healing factor than Wolverine could’ve wished for himself. He is in the Marvel universe. Is a very highly trained assassin and marksman. Has a remarkable ability like Spider-man to always be able to crack a joke and never be able to stop talking (which us fans always love). Also, is one of the only characters in comics that can break the 4th-barrier. In other words, he is one of the few characters in comics that knows he is a comic book character. He even at times talks directly to the readers because he knows your their. He could be giving this post a like and following us at Twenty One Guardians Headquarters right now like you should be doing right now. If so, thanks Deadpool and can I get your autograph. His real name is Wade Wilson (remind you of anyone) but really doesn’t often uses that identity anymore after he becomes Deadpool. He is usually an Anti- hero but, debuted as a Supervillian. He really flip flops sides because he’s unpredictable. Deadpool also has a very weird but unique choice of footwear, Crocs. If you thought he wears boots nope, it’s crocs. In general he is a very lovable character.
Well obviously, Deathstroke came 11 years before Deadpool, why are they so similar? If you thought Marvel based Deadpool off Deathstroke then, you are absolutely right. Even the creators of Deadpool have confessed that the character is a parody of DC’s Deathstroke. So, in the end Deathstroke came first people not Deadpool. Still, Deadpool is way more popular than Deathstroke right now. I guess Marvel just turned Deathstroke into a character that fans everywhere love. That is why the movie “Deadpool” did so well even though it was rated R and made by FOX.
Well thank you for reading,
Toodles
For more Deathstroke go to- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deathstroke
For more Deadpool go to- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadpool