Wade Wilson is a former test subject of the Weapon X program.
Wade Wilson is a former test subject of the Weapon X program.

Deadpool's powers and personality traits combine to make a wild, mentally unstable, and unpredictable
Deadpool's powers and personality traits combine to make a wild, mentally unstable, and unpredictable

mercenary.
mercenary.

Deadpool has been a member of X-Force and the Thunderbolts, and a self-professed member
Deadpool has been a member of X-Force and the Thunderbolts, and a self-professed member

of the X-Men and Avengers.
of the X-Men and Avengers.

He has been known to defeat his opposition just by driving them crazy with his incessant
He has been known to defeat his opposition just by driving them crazy with his incessant

chattering, like poor Galactus here.
chattering, like poor Galactus here.

The "Merc with a Mouth" is also famous for breaking the fourth wall.
The "Merc with a Mouth" is also famous for breaking the fourth wall.

In this video, we’ll explore the characters backstory, the actors who played him, as well
In this video, we’ll explore the characters backstory, the actors who played him, as well

as other interesting facts, so let’s begin..
as other interesting facts, so let’s begin..

Number 1.
Number 1.

He is a rip-off of Deathstroke When Marvel’s Deadpool was first developed,
He is a rip-off of Deathstroke When Marvel’s Deadpool was first developed,

the similarities to DC’s Deathstroke were so uncanny that they decided to name him Wade
the similarities to DC’s Deathstroke were so uncanny that they decided to name him Wade

Wilson as a joke.
Wilson as a joke.

Deathstroke’s name is Slade Wilson.
Deathstroke’s name is Slade Wilson.

Also, Deadpool and Deathstroke are both mercenaries.
Also, Deadpool and Deathstroke are both mercenaries.

They both also wear a two-toned outfit, Deathstroke wears Orange/Blue-Black; and Deadpool wears
They both also wear a two-toned outfit, Deathstroke wears Orange/Blue-Black; and Deadpool wears

Red/Black.
Red/Black.

They both carry swords and firearms.
They both carry swords and firearms.

They are both super strong and agile, although Wade’s healing factor is better.
They are both super strong and agile, although Wade’s healing factor is better.

They both have tech handlers named after animals.
They both have tech handlers named after animals.

Deathstroke has Squirrel; and Deadpool has Weasel.
Deathstroke has Squirrel; and Deadpool has Weasel.

As for the Source of their powers…
As for the Source of their powers…

Deathstroke is a United States military experiment, and Deadpool is a Canadian military experiment.
Deathstroke is a United States military experiment, and Deadpool is a Canadian military experiment.

So yes, Deadpool is a rip-off of Deathstroke, hell they even outright showed it in the Marvel-DC
So yes, Deadpool is a rip-off of Deathstroke, hell they even outright showed it in the Marvel-DC

crossover where Deadpool was an alternate universe version of Deathstroke.
crossover where Deadpool was an alternate universe version of Deathstroke.

Ironically, Deadpool is way more popular now…
Ironically, Deadpool is way more popular now…

Number 2.
Number 2.

He is a rip-off of Ryan Reynolds.
He is a rip-off of Ryan Reynolds.

Wade Wilson's physical attributes are nearly identical to Ryan Reynolds; both sharing the
Wade Wilson's physical attributes are nearly identical to Ryan Reynolds; both sharing the

same age, height, weight, hair color and eye color.
same age, height, weight, hair color and eye color.

So much so, Deadpool himself has compared his looks to the actor in the comics.
So much so, Deadpool himself has compared his looks to the actor in the comics.

Both are Canadian, both share a similar sense of humor and both have alliterative 3 part
Both are Canadian, both share a similar sense of humor and both have alliterative 3 part

names; Wade Winston Wilson and Ryan Rodney Reynolds.
names; Wade Winston Wilson and Ryan Rodney Reynolds.

Ryan Reynolds started acting the year Deadpool was introduced into Marvel Comics.
Ryan Reynolds started acting the year Deadpool was introduced into Marvel Comics.

Reynolds has stated that he has always loved the Deadpool comics, felt a kinship to Wade,
Reynolds has stated that he has always loved the Deadpool comics, felt a kinship to Wade,

and wanted to play the anti-hero in the movies someday.
and wanted to play the anti-hero in the movies someday.

  Number 3.
  Number 3.

He was originally a villain Deadpool was first introduced into the comic
He was originally a villain Deadpool was first introduced into the comic

New Mutants #98 as a Villain.
New Mutants #98 as a Villain.

In his first appearance, Deadpool is hired by Tolliver to attack Cable and the New Mutants.
In his first appearance, Deadpool is hired by Tolliver to attack Cable and the New Mutants.

After subsequently appearing in X-Force as a recurring character, Deadpool began making
After subsequently appearing in X-Force as a recurring character, Deadpool began making

guest appearances in a number of different Marvel Comics such as The Avengers, Daredevil,
guest appearances in a number of different Marvel Comics such as The Avengers, Daredevil,

and Heroes for Hire.
and Heroes for Hire.

Number 4.
Number 4.

He named himself In the original comics, Deadpool actually
He named himself In the original comics, Deadpool actually

gets his name in a very similar fashion to the movie, except instead of being inspired
gets his name in a very similar fashion to the movie, except instead of being inspired

by Sister Margaret's Dead Pool, Wade takes his name from Ajax and Dr. Killebrew, who
by Sister Margaret's Dead Pool, Wade takes his name from Ajax and Dr. Killebrew, who

experimented on him after Project X.
experimented on him after Project X.

When Ajax and Killebrew weren't experimenting on innocent people, they were busy starting
When Ajax and Killebrew weren't experimenting on innocent people, they were busy starting

their own Dead Pool, taking bets on which patient would die first.
their own Dead Pool, taking bets on which patient would die first.

And, after Wade Wilson escaped from their clutches, he took on the Deadpool name.
And, after Wade Wilson escaped from their clutches, he took on the Deadpool name.

Number 5.
Number 5.

He idolises captain America…and Spiderman Wade Wilson’s childhood hero was Captain
He idolises captain America…and Spiderman Wade Wilson’s childhood hero was Captain

America.
America.

They are both subjects of Government experimentation, as a result, Steve Rogers is one of the only
They are both subjects of Government experimentation, as a result, Steve Rogers is one of the only

Marvel characters to treat Deadpool with respect.
Marvel characters to treat Deadpool with respect.

However, while captain America may have a soft spot for Deadpool, the same can’t be
However, while captain America may have a soft spot for Deadpool, the same can’t be

said for Spider-Man.
said for Spider-Man.

The most persistent bromance in comic book history exists in Deadpool’s unfailing pursuit
The most persistent bromance in comic book history exists in Deadpool’s unfailing pursuit

to make Spider-Man his best friend.
to make Spider-Man his best friend.

Number 6.
Number 6.

He became Ironman In Deadpool 2013 issue 7, Deadpool is chilling
He became Ironman In Deadpool 2013 issue 7, Deadpool is chilling

with Tony Stark during one of his alcohol-induced parties.
with Tony Stark during one of his alcohol-induced parties.

Suddenly a news flash appears on TV warning of a nuclear meltdown at a power plant.
Suddenly a news flash appears on TV warning of a nuclear meltdown at a power plant.

Deadpool knocks out Tony Stark with a bottle of fruity wine and steals the Iron Man suit.
Deadpool knocks out Tony Stark with a bottle of fruity wine and steals the Iron Man suit.

While out on the town drinking and flying, he even manages to stop an armoured truck
While out on the town drinking and flying, he even manages to stop an armoured truck

robbery and saves the nuclear plant from exploding.
robbery and saves the nuclear plant from exploding.

  Number 7.
  Number 7.

He fell in love with a prostitute Before becoming Deadpool, Wade Wilson fell
He fell in love with a prostitute Before becoming Deadpool, Wade Wilson fell

in love with a young prostitute named Vanessa Carlysle.
in love with a young prostitute named Vanessa Carlysle.

After discovering he was terminally ill with cancer, he left her, instead of forcing her
After discovering he was terminally ill with cancer, he left her, instead of forcing her

into a life with a dying man.
into a life with a dying man.

They crossed paths later in life when Vanessa became the shape-shifting mutant known as
They crossed paths later in life when Vanessa became the shape-shifting mutant known as

Copycat.
Copycat.

Talking of love, Thanos and Deadpool are both are in love with Mistress Death.
Talking of love, Thanos and Deadpool are both are in love with Mistress Death.

Thanos is a guy who will do anything for Mistress Death; even wiping a universe for her.
Thanos is a guy who will do anything for Mistress Death; even wiping a universe for her.

Death also plays an important part in the Infinity Gauntlet storyline.
Death also plays an important part in the Infinity Gauntlet storyline.

Deadpool has been near Death so many times, that he falls in love with her; and when Thanos
Deadpool has been near Death so many times, that he falls in love with her; and when Thanos

becomes aware of this he curses Deadpool with immortality.
becomes aware of this he curses Deadpool with immortality.

Number 8.
Number 8.

He died three times Deadpool has died three times in the past.
He died three times Deadpool has died three times in the past.

First was an event at the Workshop that kick started his healing factor.
First was an event at the Workshop that kick started his healing factor.

Later, Wade had decided to re-join the Weapon X program to regain his good looks.
Later, Wade had decided to re-join the Weapon X program to regain his good looks.

However, after witnessing his girlfriend, Copycat a.k.a.
However, after witnessing his girlfriend, Copycat a.k.a.

Vanessa Carlyle, slaughtered by the program, he’s gunned down while trying to get revenge
Vanessa Carlyle, slaughtered by the program, he’s gunned down while trying to get revenge

on his former employers.
on his former employers.

Luckily, Thanos resurrected him because he was envious that Death was already in love
Luckily, Thanos resurrected him because he was envious that Death was already in love

with Deadpool.
with Deadpool.

Four fake Deadpool’s appeared upon Wade's death, a sort of parody of the Death of Superman,
Four fake Deadpool’s appeared upon Wade's death, a sort of parody of the Death of Superman,

each personifying a different aspect of his personality.
each personifying a different aspect of his personality.

The first was a superhero with traditional ideals reminiscent of Superman's.
The first was a superhero with traditional ideals reminiscent of Superman's.

The second was a Punisher-esque crime fighter and mercenary who took pleasure in killing
The second was a Punisher-esque crime fighter and mercenary who took pleasure in killing

his targets.
his targets.

The third was an absurdist pop culture star along the lines of Tom Green.
The third was an absurdist pop culture star along the lines of Tom Green.

The final Deadpool was completely insane, but unlike the usual Deadpool insane…and
The final Deadpool was completely insane, but unlike the usual Deadpool insane…and

he only said two words in the entire arc: "No Pickles."
he only said two words in the entire arc: "No Pickles."

Number 9.
Number 9.

He likes to donate his organs He can survive through nuclear explosions,
He likes to donate his organs He can survive through nuclear explosions,

re-emerge after being burnt to ash, and survive beheading; but did you know that he also regularly
re-emerge after being burnt to ash, and survive beheading; but did you know that he also regularly

donates internal organs to those in need, which immediately regenerate, luckily…
donates internal organs to those in need, which immediately regenerate, luckily…

But as some fans have pointed out, isn’t this a bad idea?
But as some fans have pointed out, isn’t this a bad idea?

Deadpool has cancer that doesn't kill him because of his regenerative abilities.
Deadpool has cancer that doesn't kill him because of his regenerative abilities.

If you put a cancerous organ in someone else won't it spread?
If you put a cancerous organ in someone else won't it spread?

Or does his regenerative abilities pass onto the recipient too?
Or does his regenerative abilities pass onto the recipient too?

Anyway, let’s move on…
Anyway, let’s move on…

Number 10.
Number 10.

He has a daughter So yeah Deadpool has a daughter named Eleanor.
He has a daughter So yeah Deadpool has a daughter named Eleanor.

He was seduced by a woman named Carmelita Camacho.
He was seduced by a woman named Carmelita Camacho.

Wade found out he had daughter, but only after Carmelita had been killed.
Wade found out he had daughter, but only after Carmelita had been killed.

Realizing Eleanor had been abducted, he rescued her.
Realizing Eleanor had been abducted, he rescued her.

Wade gave his friend Emily Preston (from S.H.I.E.L.D) custody of his daughter to keep her paternity
Wade gave his friend Emily Preston (from S.H.I.E.L.D) custody of his daughter to keep her paternity

a secret, and moved in next door to be close to her.
a secret, and moved in next door to be close to her.

So, that's it, those are 10 interesting facts about Deadpool.
So, that's it, those are 10 interesting facts about Deadpool.

If I missed any, please leave a comment below.
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