Wade Wilson: Deadpool #2

Wade Wilson: Deadpool #2 was published in 1994 as part of the character's second limited series, which helped solidify Deadpool's transition from a minor villain into a meta-fictional antihero. Coming off the heels of his successful debut in The New Mutants and his first solo miniseries, this project sought to further define the character's signature blend of absurdity and dark humor, distancing him from typical 1990s grim-and-gritty tropes.

The issue was written by Mark Waid with pencils by Ian Churchill. Waid is often credited with helping to flesh out the character's internal monologue and comedic timing, moving beyond simple violence to establish the fast-talking, fourth-wall-breaking persona that would define the character for decades. The work was generally well-received by fans of the era for balancing high-octane action with a lighter, more satirical tone than what was prevalent in the broader Marvel landscape at the time.