Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time Caps Off Marvel's Bloodiest Trilogy

Cullen Bunn and Dalibor Talajić's Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time is the climactic chapter in their bloody trilogy. This time, Deadpool's rampage isn't confined to a single universe; he's tackling the entire Marvel multiverse.

IGN recently interviewed Bunn, revealing that while the initial Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe wasn't planned as a trilogy, the idea of a multiverse-spanning sequel quickly followed. Bunn pitched several concepts, including Deadpool Kills the Marvel Cosmic Universe and Deadpool Kills the Marvel Zombies, but the multiverse storyline proved the most compelling and timely.

The challenge of escalating the conflict led to the multiverse setting, pitting Deadpool against variants like Cap-Wolves and Worldbreaker Hulks. Bunn highlights Talajić's evolving artistic style, promising a visually stunning finale that incorporates diverse interpretations of familiar and obscure characters, some unseen in over 30 years.

While each Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe story is self-contained, subtle connections link them. This latest installment offers a fresh start but hints at previous events for observant readers. Crucially, Bunn emphasizes that Deadpool's motivations and mental state in this iteration create a more sympathetic protagonist, prompting the question: "What if Deadpool killed the Marvel Universe...and we were rooting for him to succeed?"

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe One Last Time #1 releases April 2, 2025. For more Marvel news, check out IGN's 2025 previews.