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Batman and Deadpool Clash Over Deathstroke Comparisons

11/21/2025

Summary

Story summary

DC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool #1 directly addresses the Deadpool–Deathstroke comparison, with Batman telling Deadpool he is not a Deathstroke variant.
The issue features humorous exchanges as the two characters debate their similarities.
Fabian Nicieza, co-creator, acknowledges Deathstroke as an inspiration; Rob Liefeld, another co-creator, denies it, citing Spider-Man and Wolverine.
The Writer, a minor villain, returns and helps Batman and Deadpool confront Cassandra Nova.
The issue is now available in stores.

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Story summary

DC/Marvel: Batman/Deadpool #1 directly addresses the Deadpool–Deathstroke comparison, with Batman telling Deadpool he is not a Deathstroke variant.
The issue features humorous exchanges as the two characters debate their similarities.
Fabian Nicieza, co-creator, acknowledges Deathstroke as an inspiration; Rob Liefeld, another co-creator, denies it, citing Spider-Man and Wolverine.
The Writer, a minor villain, returns and helps Batman and Deadpool confront Cassandra Nova.
The issue is now available in stores.