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parfaitallez's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Rereading this reminded me how much fun comic books are!! I want to get back into reading comic books/graphic novels and this was a great start. I remember when this comic was at my local comic book store and every week my brother, uncle, and I would stop by to purchase the new issue. This mini series has a special place in my heart 💗💗
It was also interesting to reread this as an eighteen year ago compared to when I read it for the first time at like ten years old. There’s so many things that I picked up on now that I definitely didn’t understand before.
I also loved all the cameos from different characters across marvel. I forgot how over the top comics can be sometimes but I love it.
It was also interesting to reread this as an eighteen year ago compared to when I read it for the first time at like ten years old. There’s so many things that I picked up on now that I definitely didn’t understand before.
I also loved all the cameos from different characters across marvel. I forgot how over the top comics can be sometimes but I love it.
vernip's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A treat as we see ol' Wade take a contract from Dracula to get a monstrous bride, but Deadpool being Deadpool, SHENANIGANS ENSUE!
Also, having never seen Werewolf By Night in anything besides the MCU Halloween special in 2022, it was interesting to see him still around and kicking in the 2010s, since I thought he was only a niche character from the 70s.
Also, having never seen Werewolf By Night in anything besides the MCU Halloween special in 2022, it was interesting to see him still around and kicking in the 2010s, since I thought he was only a niche character from the 70s.
terrorkobra's review
5.0
Deadpool: Dracula's Gauntlet is my favourite Deadpool story I've read.
Dracula hires Deadpool to bring him Shiklah a succubus and the queen of the undead so he can marry her.
The chemistry between Deadpool and Shiklah is great.
Dracula hires Deadpool to bring him Shiklah a succubus and the queen of the undead so he can marry her.
The chemistry between Deadpool and Shiklah is great.
homicidoll's review against another edition
5.0
I love Shiklah. I hope she never leaves. I want this to continue for ever. She's funny, she takes charge, and she appreciates Deadpool.
This volume had me constantly giggling to myself and the story just fell into place. I like it when the stories just make sense and they don't make Deadpool into a mental case. When he gets too crazy, he feels out of character.
This volume had me constantly giggling to myself and the story just fell into place. I like it when the stories just make sense and they don't make Deadpool into a mental case. When he gets too crazy, he feels out of character.
emilyyjjean's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this story!
It was really cool seeing Deadpool fight all of those monsters.
It was really cool seeing Deadpool fight all of those monsters.
jossarian4's review against another edition
5.0
This is it. The funniest and most interesting Deadpool story - up there with the serious and grave 3rd volume, this time the comedy is the main feature.
slipperbunny's review against another edition
3.0
it's hard to tell how much I like the story yet, but I'm hopeful. Deadpool and vampires in England seem interesting enough.
cobblestones's review against another edition
3.0
This was like Penny Dreadful meets, well...Deadpool. A mashup I never knew I needed.
I've long declared myself not a superhero comic person, but in writing this review, I've realized I've said this in the beginning of a few reviews now:
"I'm not a superhero comic book person, but I did really enjoy..." Faith. Squirrel Girl. And now, Deadpool. Look at me. Maybe I am a superhero comic book person, just, of a certain type? Do I have a type? A comic type?
This is the first Deadpool comic I've ever read, and for beginners like me, you can definitely start here. My only frustration is that I'm not sure where to go from here - I want to read more into this storyline, but there's not exactly a 'Dracula's Gauntlet Volume 2' and I'm confused/overwhelmed about how to continue.
PS - Dracula's got amazing disc earrings in this and that really upped the entire storyline 2+ points.
I've long declared myself not a superhero comic person, but in writing this review, I've realized I've said this in the beginning of a few reviews now:
"I'm not a superhero comic book person, but I did really enjoy..." Faith. Squirrel Girl. And now, Deadpool. Look at me. Maybe I am a superhero comic book person, just, of a certain type? Do I have a type? A comic type?
This is the first Deadpool comic I've ever read, and for beginners like me, you can definitely start here. My only frustration is that I'm not sure where to go from here - I want to read more into this storyline, but there's not exactly a 'Dracula's Gauntlet Volume 2' and I'm confused/overwhelmed about how to continue.
PS - Dracula's got amazing disc earrings in this and that really upped the entire storyline 2+ points.
mistled's review against another edition
5.0
I read this a week or so ago and didn't write a review because I was planning to write a real review that properly explained how good this is. But life has caught up with me, so you get this instead.
Note that I read the Infinite Comics version, which is amazing. I didn't even know "infinite comics" were a thing Marvel does, but they're great and that's how I want all of my comics. If you read digitally and might pick this up, consider the Infinite Comics version. I honestly don't even know if there is a 'normal' digital edition, but check. This book may (probably) got a half-star bump just from being in the infinite format.
The only other thing to note is that if you aren't sure about Deadpool in general, this is the series to try. Deadpool is extremely hit and miss, so I get your trepidation. If you read this one and still aren't sure, or think Deadpool might not be for you, just pass on Deadpool in the future. If you don't enjoy this Deadpool at least enough to say "yeah, that was pretty good", I can't see you liking anything else of his either.
Note that I read the Infinite Comics version, which is amazing. I didn't even know "infinite comics" were a thing Marvel does, but they're great and that's how I want all of my comics. If you read digitally and might pick this up, consider the Infinite Comics version. I honestly don't even know if there is a 'normal' digital edition, but check. This book may (probably) got a half-star bump just from being in the infinite format.
The only other thing to note is that if you aren't sure about Deadpool in general, this is the series to try. Deadpool is extremely hit and miss, so I get your trepidation. If you read this one and still aren't sure, or think Deadpool might not be for you, just pass on Deadpool in the future. If you don't enjoy this Deadpool at least enough to say "yeah, that was pretty good", I can't see you liking anything else of his either.
trish204's review
5.0
Bwahahahahaha!
OK, so I was told to watch the movie of Deadpool when it was in theatres and after the success of all other Marvel movies, I did. I instantly fell in love with the foul-mouthed merc (and only later discovered that he had been in one of the awful X-Men: Origins movies, where they sewed his mouth shut)!
Anyway, I've seen the movie more than a dozen times in the meantime so I had to read a comic or two with this guy. Since I also love tales with vampires (NOT the sparkly kind), werewolves and other classic monsters, this seemed like the perfect pick.OK, OK, Anne and Jeff picked it for me.
What can I say, this was a fantastic ride! Wade is hilarious, the writers are very good with the breaking-of-the-4th-wall stuff and throwing in lots of references to other Marvel characters, they even gave Deadpool a James-Bond-style intro here and followed that up with some Twilight bashing and lots of other hilarious jokes (like saying that Manhatten is the monster metropolis or jokes about TV being a mind control device). Oh, and some cute Skottie-Young-like Deadpool pics between issues as well.
The funniest thing was probably - BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
In between we get a classic Wade-has-to-deliver-the-girl-but-there-are-complications story that was actually pretty sweet (yeah, I'm not into the Prince Charmings of this world, but rather into the sword-wielding sarcastic guys who won't stop for anything). Oh, and lots of mythological monsters like a minotaur on top of the classical beasts.
The art is quite good too. Not as gritty as Mignola's Hellboy art but similarly dark with great contrasts and details on one hand, and brighter stuff thrown into the funny bits on the other. And I liked the overlaying panels (which probably only really works with digital editions like mine).
P.S.: My favourit character in this? Bug.
Although that centaur-werewolf-hostforaliensymbiote was kinda cool too (despite his diabetes).
OK, so I was told to watch the movie of Deadpool when it was in theatres and after the success of all other Marvel movies, I did. I instantly fell in love with the foul-mouthed merc (and only later discovered that he had been in one of the awful X-Men: Origins movies, where they sewed his mouth shut)!
Anyway, I've seen the movie more than a dozen times in the meantime so I had to read a comic or two with this guy. Since I also love tales with vampires (NOT the sparkly kind), werewolves and other classic monsters, this seemed like the perfect pick.
What can I say, this was a fantastic ride! Wade is hilarious, the writers are very good with the breaking-of-the-4th-wall stuff and throwing in lots of references to other Marvel characters, they even gave Deadpool a James-Bond-style intro here and followed that up with some Twilight bashing and lots of other hilarious jokes (like saying that Manhatten is the monster metropolis or jokes about TV being a mind control device). Oh, and some cute Skottie-Young-like Deadpool pics between issues as well.
The funniest thing was probably
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the Minotaur on the pink scooterIn between we get a classic Wade-has-to-deliver-the-girl-but-there-are-complications story that was actually pretty sweet (yeah, I'm not into the Prince Charmings of this world, but rather into the sword-wielding sarcastic guys who won't stop for anything). Oh, and lots of mythological monsters like a minotaur on top of the classical beasts.
The art is quite good too. Not as gritty as Mignola's Hellboy art but similarly dark with great contrasts and details on one hand, and brighter stuff thrown into the funny bits on the other. And I liked the overlaying panels (which probably only really works with digital editions like mine).
P.S.: My favourit character in this? Bug.
Although that centaur-werewolf-hostforaliensymbiote was kinda cool too (despite his diabetes).