The Merc with a Mouth, or Deadpool, was created in 1991 by writer Fabian Nicieza.
Deadpool has fought some of the nastiest evil guys around to help save the planet and humankind,
even though Deadpool himself is sometimes considered to be a villain.
Anyway, in this video we will explore the 10 most formidable villains Deadpool has ever
faced.
So let’s begin…
Number 10.
Mr Sinister.
19th Century scientist Nathaniel Essex was genetically mutated by Apocalypse, who shared
his philosophy of Social Darwinism.
Becoming the immortal Mr. Sinister, he is perhaps the greatest geneticist in the world;
capable of cloning, creating, enhancing, and controlling mutant abilities.
Appearances of Mr Sinister in the Deadpool universe are rare.
In Cable & Deadpool #16, a version of Mister Sinister appears in the House of M storyline
and he fights a dimension-hopping Deadpool over an infant Cable.
Here’s hoping we will see more of Deadpool and Mr Sinister in the future…
Number 9.
Loki.
Loki is one of several powerful beings from the magical realm of Asgard, son of Odin,
and a trickster and illusionist.
In Deadpool (the 2nd series) #37, Wade enjoys the “Loki-hat” he got from his newfound
father, Loki himself, and he makes clowns worship him like a god.
However, Wade isn’t pleased that Loki is still holding his beloved Mistress Death a
prisoner.
Loki promises he’ll release her after Wade performs a mission for him.
Anyway, Wade ends up finding Thor’s lost hammer, and earns all his powers!
Nearby the real Thor’s powers are stripped away and he becomes mortal, changing back
into Jake Olson.
While Wade enjoys his new powers, Jake desperately tries to follow him and get his back.
Number 8.
Magneto.
Erik Lehnsherr is a powerful mutant, who has the ability to generate and control magnetic
fields.
Magneto regards mutants as superior to humans and rejects the possibility of peaceful human-mutant
co-existence.
In Deadpool Vol. 4 #11, Deadpool is about to kill Sabretooth using a truck, but Magneto
appears and crushes the truck using his magnetic powers, with Deadpool in it.
Just as he is about to decapitate Deadpool with some scrap metal, Sabretooth reveals
that Deadpool’s daughter is a mutant, which makes Magneto spare his life.
Number 7.
Red Hulk.
Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross is former U.S. military general.
He is father of Bruce Banner's love Betty Ross and was archenemy of the Incredible Hulk.
Ross made a deal with villains to be transformed into a Hulk himself.
As the ruthless and cunning Red Hulk, he attempted to destroy his nemesis.
If you want to see Red Hulk go against Deadpool, check out the Thunderbolts series which features
the Red Hulk, Punisher, Venom, Elektra, Ghost Rider and Deadpool…
While Deadpool possesses better martial arts skills, Red Hulk could probably beat him into
a pulp using sheer strength.
And he is not hindered by the green hulk’s uncontrollable rage, which at times makes
him stupid.
Number 6.
Death.
Mistress Death is one of the most formidable villains Deadpool has faced… and she’s
also his lover.
Deadpool becomes infatuated with Death after he has a number of near-death experiences.
Makes sense.
During the Funeral for a Freak storyline, Death appears to reciprocate the feeling,
and a jealous Thanos prevents Deadpool from dying and joining the entity, by cursing him
with immortality.
Death possessing nigh infinite power and knowledge and she resides inside a pocket dimension
known as the Realm of Death..
Number 5.
Taskmaster.
Tony Masters, also known as Taskmaster possesses the ability to absorb knowledge and instantly
replicate combat skills of anyone he observes.
He’s used these skills as a teacher to many super villains, henchmen, and even some heroes.
In order to clean his record, he started working for the U.S. government as a combat instructor
and currently serves as a member of S.H.I.E.L.D's Secret Avengers.
Deadpool has faced off against Taskmaster many times in the comics, one of the best
examples being Cable & Deadpool #36, where the heroes engage in a bloody sword fight.
Number 4.
Apocalypse.
One of the very first mutants, Apocalypse is a tyrant who is thousands of years old,
and he’s been a long-time foe of the X-Men.
Apocalypse believes that only the strongest should survive.
His body is a mix of organics and powerful celestial technology.
Deadpool and Apocalypse have shared many stories together, and while Apocalypse is leagues
above Deadpool in terms of power, the immortal Deadpool cursed by Thanos could definitely
give him a run for his money.
Number 3.
Evil Deadpool.
The origins of the being known as "Evil Deadpool" are tied to Ella Whitby, a British psychiatrist
obsessed with the super-human mercenary Deadpool.
She collected numerous parts of Deadpool's body that he had lost over the years, and
kept them in her freezer.
When Deadpool found them, he threw them in a dumpster in disgust.
The parts eventually thawed and, since they all had Deadpool's healing factor, fused together
into a single person.
If you want to learn more about this story, check out Deadpool Vol 2 #44, and the issues
that follow.
Deadpool and Evil Deadpool crossed paths for the first time after the Evil Deadpool blew
up Wade's favourite chimichanga joint and a fight ensued until they ran out of bullets.
Anyway, evil Deadpool has definitely been a thorn in Deadpool’s side…
Number 2.
Deathstroke.
Ahh look it’s poor Deathstroke… the character Deadpool ripped off and went on to huge success…Just
kidding, Deathstroke, aka Slade Wilson, is still a bad-ass assassin.
Deadpool and Deathstroke are matched pretty equally, although some would definitely disagree.
They both use guns and swords, they are both super-strong and agile, and yes Deathstroke
does have a healing factor, despite some claiming he doesn’t.
Anyway, if you wanna see Deadpool face off against Deathstroke, check out the Superman/Batman
Annual #1.
Number 1.
Carnage.
Carnage is the offspring of the alien symbiote Venom.
It bonded with the crazed serial killer, Cletus Kasady, thus creating one of Spider-Man's
most murderous, brutal, and lethal adversaries.
If you want to see Deadpool face off against Carnage, check out…Deadpool vs Carnage.
Well Deadpool certainly seems out-matched in these comics, and gets torn apart…But
let’s not forget that loud noises would send Carnage into a frenzy, giving Deadpool
and advantage to destroy the symbiote…
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