My madcap descent into Deadpool (in which I grab whatever's available on hold for me at the library and don't worry too much about correct reading order) continues!

The Deadpool on display here is a kinder, gentler Deadpool than I've come to know and love through the movie and through Cullen Bunn's writing of the character. This Deadpool has a kid, works with a couple of Hawkeyes to protect the personal information of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, and leaves the fourth wall pretty much intact. The more vulgar, gimmicky Deadpool is close to my heart, but I also enjoyed what Gerry Duggan did with him here, smoothing out some edges while maintaining the characteristic humor and puckishness that makes Deadpool, Deadpool.

I'm a Marvel n00b, so I occasionally consulted wikis for some backstory I was missing or when I didn't quite understand that reference. But the story is straightforward enough that you don't need vast Marvel knowledge to follow and enjoy it.

This was also my first encounter with non-movie Hawkeye. I found movie Clint Barton sort of boring, but I really liked this version of the character. And I loved Kate Bishop! Even though her costume is ridiculous.