Knockin' On Heaven's Door

The aim of this post is to introduce new fans to Deadpool’s comics and help you identify which collections, trade paperbacks and omnibus books Deadpool’s individual stories, issues and runs can be found in as well as which order to read them. 

I will not be providing links to any pirated copies and would rather not recommend websites as prices will vary across the dozens of sites comics can be purchased from.

I have read every single issue on this list so if you have any questions or need any help please do feel free to ask me.

Created: 5th March 2017 Updated: 31st July 2017

Main Deadpool Continuity & Reading Order

This is the bulk of the masterlist. Each of Deadpool’s main books and stories are listed below in the order which they should be read from the very beginning all the way up to, and including, his current shenanigans. I have marked a few recommended starting points so if you do not wish to tackle the entire list there should be a starting point which suits you.

Deadpool: The Circle Chase (1993) #1 - #4 This is Deadpool’s first ever solo miniseries. It introduces Weasel, Vanessa and themes which crop up throughout the rest of Deadpool’s runs. -Collected in; Deadpool Classic Vol. 1 or Deadpool: Beginnings Omnibus or Deadpool The Adamantium Collection or Deadpool & X-Force Omnibus

Deadpool: Sins of the Past (1994) #1 - #4 Deadpool’s second miniseries explores Deadpool’s relationship with his past and teases his origins. -Collected in; Deadpool Classic Vol. 1 or Deadpool: Beginnings Omnibus or Deadpool & X-Force Omnibus

Deadpool (1997) #-1 - #69 [A Recommended Starting Point] This was Deadpool’s first ongoing and it ran from 1997 to 2002. Plot elements from his first and second miniseries are picked up and expanded upon here. Several writers contributed to this series, most notably Joe Kelly, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Gail Simone. -Collected in; Deadpool Classic Vol. 1 - Vol. 9 or Deadpool by Joe Kelly Omnibus & Deadpool Classic Omnibus Vol. 1 

Agent X (2002) #1 - #15 After Deadpool (1997) ended his book was replaced by a new, similar character who shares Deadpool’s supporting cast from his last 5 issues. Deadpool returns in the final 3 issues of this series. -Collected in; Deadpool Classic Vol. 9 & Vol. 10 or Deadpool Classic Omnibus Vol. 1

Cable & Deadpool (2004) #1 - #50 [A Recommended Starting Point] Characters from Agent X (2002) make an appearance throughout this series which is written by Deadpool’s co-creator Fabian Nicieza. Deadpool’s relationship with Cable is one of the most loved in comics and Cable is scheduled to appear in Deadpool 2. This is a big, thematic book exploring heroism and the bigger picture. -Collected in; Cable & Deadpool: If Looks Could Kill, The Burnt Offering, The Human Race, Bosom Buddies, Living Legends, Paved With Good Intentions, Separation Anxiety & Deadpool vs. The Marvel Universe  or 3 Deadpool & Cable Ultimate Collection books  or the Deadpool & Cable Omnibus

Deadpool Annual (2013) #1 Although this was released in 2013 the first half of the story explains the origin of the white caption box which makes its appearance throughout Deadpool (2008). The second half of the story leads into Deadpool (2012) so it may be worth revisiting this issue before you start that series. -Collected in; Deadpool: The Wedding of Deadpool or Deadpool: The Ones With Deadpool or Deadpool Classic Vol. 18: Deadpool vs. Marvel

Deadpool (2008) #1 - #63 This is the book which was being published when Deadpool exploded into the phenomenon he is today. All 63 issues were written by Daniel Way and you can see the zany fingerprints he left on the character present in the fandom, the video game and all the ongoing books and miniseries from 2009 to 2012. -Collected in; Deadpool: Secret Invasion, Dark Reign, X Marks The Spot, Monkey Business, What Happens In Vegas, I Rule You Suck, Space Oddity, Operation Annihilation, Institutionalized, Evil Deadpool & Dead  or 4 Deadpool: The Complete Collection by Daniel Way books or Deadpool by Daniel Way Omnibus Vol. 1

Uncanny X-Force (2010) #1 - #35 Running alongside Daniel Way’s Deadpool from 2010 onwards, this book was written by Rick Remender and features a more grounded Deadpool working in a team setting. -Collected in; Uncanny X-Force: The Apocalypse Solution, Deathlok Nation, The Dark Angel Saga Book 1, The Dark Angel Saga Book 2, Otherworld & Final Execution or two Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender: The Complete Collection books or the Uncanny X-Force Omnibus by Rick Remender also see: Uncanny X-Force: Fear Itself #1 - #3 collected in; Fear Itself: Uncanny X-Force / The Deep

Deadpool vs. Thanos (2015) #1 - #4 Although this was released in 2015 its events occur before Deadpool (2012). This is a cosmic roadtrip taken by two people who hate one another. -Collected in; Deadpool vs Thanos or Deadpool Classic Vol. 18: Deadpool vs. Marvel

Thunderbolts (2012) #1 - #32 Daniel Way initially writes this series before Charles Soule and then Ben Acker & Ben Blacker take over. It’s Deadpool in a team setting which is less bloody than Uncanny X-Force but not as clean cut as the Avengers. -Collected in; Thunderbolts: No Quarter, Red Scare, Infinity, No Mercy, Punisher vs. The Thunderbolts notes: Can be read alongside Deadpool (2012) although there is very little crossover. The series ends before Deadpool (2012) Original Sin. Hawkeye vs Deadpool (2014) should be read after this series as it references its cancellation. Deadpool (2012) #1 - #45 & Deadpool: Dracula’s Gauntlet #1 - #13  [A Recommended Starting Point] This is the beginning of the Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn era of Deadpool which is currently ongoing, the two comedians have left an impression on Deadpool and introduced a strong supporting cast which will be felt for years to come. -Collected in; Deadpool: Dead Presidents, Soul Hunter, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, Deadpool vs. S.H.I.E.L.D, Deadpool: Dracula’s Gauntlet, The Wedding of Deadpool, Original Sin, Axis & All Good Things  or 4 Deadpool by Duggan & Posehn hardcovers or the Deadpool by Duggan & Posehn Omnibus notes: Deadpool: The Gauntlet was initially released digitally on ComiXology and was built for digital reading Annuals & one-shots are collected in; Deadpool: The Ones With Deadpool Flashback issues are collected in chronological order in; Deadpool: Flashbacks

Mrs Deadpool and the Howling Commandos (2015) #1 - #4 A book set during Marvel’s world-ending ’Secret Wars’ series where the Marvel multiverses smashed together and created a patchwork planet called ‘Battleworld’, this book follows our Deadpool on a journey through an altered reality which he can’t interact with. -Collected in; Mrs Deadpool and the Howling Commandos or Deadpool Classic Vol. 19: Make War, Not Love

Deadpool & Cable: Split Second (2016) #1 - #6 Written by Cable & Deadpool writer and Deadpool co-creator Fabian Nicieza, this book lays the groundwork for some Deadpool (2015) and Uncanny Avengers (2015) stories while also standing perfectly on its own. -Collected in; Deadpool & Cable: Split Second

Uncanny Avengers (2015) #1 - ongoing [A Recommended Starting Point] Deadpool? In an Avengers book? That’s not a mistake. Gerry Duggan pens this series and again spotlights Deadpool in a blockbuster-level team setting. -Currently collected in; Uncanny Avengers Unity: Vol. 1 Lost Future, Vol. 2 The Man Who Fell to Earth, Vol. 3 Civil War II,  Vol. 4 Red Skull notes: Issues #7 & #8 crossover with All-New All-Different Avengers #7 & #8 and the full story is collected in Avengers: Standoff. Deadpool leaves the book after Vol. 4. Deadpool (2015) #1 - ongoing The Merc With A Mouth is more popular than ever before and this series, written solo by Gerry Duggan, reflects the reality and forces the Marvel Universe to take notice. This is the main ongoing Deadpool book and it shows no signs of stopping. -Currently collected in; Deadpool World’s Greatest: Vol. 1 Millionaire With A Mouth, Vol. 2 End of an Error, Vol 3. Deadpool vs. Sabretooth, Vol. 4 Temporary Insanitation, Vol. 5 Civil War II, Vol. 6 Patience: Zero, Vol. 7 Deadpool Does Shakespeare or 2 Deadpool World’s Greatest hardcover volumes awaiting release: Deadpool World’s Greatest: Vol. 8 ‘Til Death Do Us…, Deadpool 2099, Deadpool World’s Greatest: Vol 9 Deadpool in Space, World’s Greatest HC Vol. 3, Deadpool World’s Greatest: Vol 10 Secret Empire

Peripheral Deadpool Books

These books run alongside Deadpool (2015) loosely fitting into the continuity and are all ongoing unless specified.

Deadpool & the Mercs for Money (2016) #1 - #5 [Miniseries] Written by Cullen Bunn, who penned almost every Deadpool miniseries from 2012, this is a short 'pilot series’ featuring Deadpool leading his own team. It goes as well as you’d expect. -Collected in; Deadpool & The Mercs for Money: Vol. 0 Merc Madness notes: Should be read before Deadpool (2015) World’s Greatest: Vol. 5 Civil War II

Spider-Man/Deadpool (2016) #1 - ongoing The internet made this book happen, there is no denying that. The book features a lot of fanservice and some absolutely surreal storylines. Primarily written by Joe Kelly with other writers doing filler issues this is a series which threatens to unseat Cable and Deadpool as comics’ most adored pair. -Currently collected in; Spider-Man/Deadpool: Vol. 1 Isn’t It Bromantic?,  Vol. 2 Side Pieces awaiting release: Spider-Man/Deadpool: Vol. 3 Itsy Bitsy

Deadpool & The Mercs for Money (2016) #1 - #10 Cullen Bunn returns for Deadpool’s adventures with his team as things go south for our favourite merc real fast. -Currently collected in; Deadpool & The Mercs for Money: Vol. 1 Mo’ Mercs, Mo’ Monkeys, Vol. 2 IvX , Deadpool World’s Greatest Vol 8: ‘Til Death Do Us… notes: Should be read after Deadpool (2015) World’s Greatest: Vol. 5 Civil War II

Modern Miniseries (2012 - present)

These books were released alongside the other Deadpool ongoings and are free from continuity, they can be picked up and read anytime and are listed in release order below.

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe (2012) #1 - #4 Part one of the ’Deadpool Killogy’ by Cullen Bunn, this book does what it says on the cover. -Collected in; Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe or Deadpool Minibus or Deadpool Classic Vol. 16: Killogy 

Deadpool Killustrated (2013) #1 - #4 Part two of the ’Deadpool Killogy’, Cullen Bunn dives deeper into the meta and it gets bloody. -Collected in; Deadpool Killustrated or Deadpool Minibus or Deadpool Classic Vol. 16: Killogy Deadpool Kills Deadpool (2013) #1 - #4 The conclusion of the ’Deadpool Killogy’ finds our main Deadpool fighting the protagonist of the previous two chapters. -Collected in; Deadpool Kills Deadpool or Deadpool Minibus or Deadpool Classic Vol. 16: Killogy 

Deadpool vs. Carnage (2014) issues #1 - #4 Cullen Bunn pits merc against maniac in a bloody brawl. -Collected in; Deadpool vs Carnage or Deadpool Minibus or Deadpool Classic Vol. 18: Deadpool vs. Marvel   

Deadpool vs. X-Force (2014) issues #1 - #4 Technically this retcons events so that this becomes Deadpool’s 'first’ appearance but reading it before anything else would be confusing. It’s a fun throwback to the 90s with lots of violence and Deadpool in an antagonistic role. -Collected in; Deadpool vs. X-Force or Deadpool Minibus 2 or Deadpool Classic Vol. 18: Deadpool vs. Marvel

Hawkeye vs Deadpool (2014) #0 - #5 Gerry Duggan provides equal amounts of love for both Hawkeye and Deadpool in this fun book which begins with a murder on Halloween. -Collected in; Hawkeye vs Deadpool or Deadpool Minibus 2 or Deadpool Classic Vol. 18: Deadpool vs. Marvel notes: should be read after Deadpool (2012) Original Sin but before Deadpool (2012) Axis

Deadpool’s Art of War (2014) #1 - #4 Deadpool wants to write a bestseller and he’s willing to start a war to do it in this miniseries by Peter David. -Collected in; Deadpool’s Art of War or Deadpool Minibus 2 or Deadpool Classic Vol. 19: Make War, Not Love Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars (2015) #1 - #4 Cullen Bunn pens a love letter to Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars and retcons our favourite merc into events. -Collected in; Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars or Deadpool Minibus 2  or Deadpool Classic Vol. 19: Make War, Not Love

Deadpool v. Gambit (2016) #1 - #5 Deadpool and Gambit end up in deep trouble during a job that drops them in way over their heads. -Collected in; Deadpool v. Gambit: The V is for 'Vs’ Deadpool: Back in Black (2016) #1 - #5 A sequel to Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars, Cullen Bunn gives Deadpool the Venom symbiote for 5 issues. -Collected in; Deadpool: Back in Black Deadpool: Too Soon? (2016) #1 - #8 A murder mystery with Marvel’s self-proclaimed funniest characters, and the Punisher is there too. -Collected in; Deadpool: Too Soon? notes: Deadpool: Too Soon? was initially released digitally on ComiXology and was built for digital reading 

Deadpool the Duck (2017) #1 - #5 Deadpool and Howard the Duck merge in a situation not unlike The Fly and have a zany adventure in the process of trying to get their own bodies back. -Collected in; Deadpool the Duck

Deadpool vs. The Punisher (2017) #1 - #5 Wade and Frank have crossed paths before; these two have fought both against one another and alongside one another. This minsieries sees them doing a bit of both.  -Currently uncollected awaiting release: Deadpool vs. The Punisher

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again (2017) #1 - #5 Cullen Bunn and Dalibor Talajic return in June 2017 to unleash Deadpool upon the Marvel Universe yet again. -Currently uncollected awaiting release: Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again Deadpool vs. Old Man Logan (2017) #1 - #5 Declan Shalvey and Mike Henderson pit Wade and Logan against one another as Wade tries to one-up the elderly Wolverine on a job he does not want Deadpool to be a part of. -Currently uncollected, debuts in October 2017

Even More Deadpool (2009 - 2012)

These books are from the time when Deadpool was absolutely everywhere, he was drawing in new fans and at one time had four ongoings published at once. As with the modern miniseries above, these books are relatively continuity free and can be picked up and read anytime.

Deadpool: Game$ of Death (2009) #1 A one-shot featuring Deadpool in a fatal reality TV show. -Collected in; Deadpool: Suicide Kings or Deadpool Classic Vol. 14: Suicide Kings 

Deadpool: Suicide Kings (2009) #1 - #5 A team-up between Deadpool, Spider-Man, Daredevil, and the Punisher which works on almost every level. -Collected in; Deadpool: Suicide Kings  or Deadpool Classic Vol. 14: Suicide Kings 

Deadpool Team-Up (2009) #899 - 883 Each issue counts down instead of up and features a new writer and artist telling a story of a different character teaming up with Deadpool each issue. -Collected in; Deadpool Team Up: Good Buddies, Special Relationships & BFFs  or Deadpool Classic Vol. 13: Deadpool Team-Up  or the Deadpool & Co. Omnibus

Deadpool: Merc With A Mouth (2009) #1 - #13 This is a universe-hopping adventure with Deadpool attempting to return his zombified head to its own dimension. -Collected in; Deadpool: Merc With A Mouth: Head Trip  or Deadpool Classic Vol. 11: Merc With A Mouth  or the Deadpool & Co. Omnibus

Prelude to Deadpool Corps (2010) #1 - #5  A whole team of Deadpools is just around the corner and each of the 5 issues spotlights a member of the team and their home univserse before they are recruited. -Collected in; Deadpool Corps Prelude  or Deadpool Classic Vol. 12: Deadpool Corps or the Deadpool & Co. Omnibus

Deadpool Corps (2010) #1 - #12 Primarily drawn by Deadpool co-creator Rob Liefeld, this series was shortlived and featured the team of Deadpools flying around the galaxy doing various missions. -Collected in; Deadpool Corps: Poolpocalypse Now & You Say You Want A Revolution  or Deadpool Classic Vol. 12: Deadpool Corps or the Deadpool & Co. Omnibus

Deadpool (2009) #900 An oversized issue with various short stories by different writers and artists. -Collected in; Deadpool: Dead Head Redemption  or Deadpool Classic Vol. 14: Suicide Kings

Deadpool (2010) #1000 An oversized issue with various short stories by different writers and artists. -Collected in; Deadpool: Dead Head Redemption  or Deadpool Classic Vol. 14: Suicide Kings 

Deadpool: Wade Wilson’s War (2010) #1 - #4 This Marvel Knights book plays fast and loose with continuity and delivers a twisting, sprawling tale. -Collected in; Deadpool: Wade Wilson’s War or Deadpool Classic Vol. 17: Headcanon

Deadpool and Cable (2010) #25 Set just before Cable jumped into the future in his own book, this was Deadpool’s last true team-up with him until 2016. -Collected in; Deadpool: All In The Family or Deadpool Classic Vol. 15: All The Rest

Deadpool and Cable (2011) #26 Deadpool seeks to continue Cable’s legacy now the world is without him. -Collected in; Deadpool: All In The Family or Deadpool Classic Vol. 15: All The Rest

Deadpool Annual (2011) #1 One part of a crossover with Spider-Man and Hulk. -Collected in; Deadpool/Amazing Spider-Man/Incredible Hulk: Identity Wars or Deadpool Classic Vol. 15: All The Rest

 Wolverine/Deadpool: The Decoy (2011) #1 A short story featuring Deadpool, Wolverine, and Jean Grey’s costume. -Collected in; Deadpool Team Up: BFFs  or Deadpool Classic Vol. 14: Suicide Kings

Deadpool Family (2011) #1 Some short stories featuring the Deadpool Corps. -Collected in; Deadpool: All In The Family or Deadpool Classic Vol. 12: Deadpool Corps

Fear Itself: Deadpool (2011) #1 - #3 Magic hammers are falling from the skies and Deadpool seeks to make himself out as a hero. Things take a turn for the unexpected. -Collected in; Fear Itself: Deadpool / Fearsome Four or Deadpool Classic Vol. 15: All The Rest

Alternate Universe Stories 

Captain America: Who Won’t Wield The Shield? (2010) #1 A bizarre story featuring a gas-masked Deadpool post-World War I who happens to be the nephew of Woodrow Wilson. -Collected in; Deadpool: Dead Head Redemption or Deadpool Classic Vol. 15: All The Rest 

Lady Deadpool (2010) #1 Set in her own universe, this one-shot sheds some light on Lady Deadpool’s typical day. -Collected in; Deadpool Classic Vol. 11: Merc With A Mouth 

X-Men Origins: Deadpool (2010) #1 Deadpool sells Hollywood a version of his origin which isn’t quite as accurate as it should be. -Collected in; X-Men Origins II  or Deadpool Classic Vol. 14: Suicide Kings

Deadpool Pulp (2010) #1 - #4 This is set during the Cold War in the 1950s and is a unique spin on the Deadpool mythos. -Collected in; Deadpool Pulp or Deadpool Classic Vol. 17: Headcanon

Deadpool Max (2010) #1 - #12 This book is rude, crude, and violent. It’s like an exploitation movie but not quite as clever. -Collected in; Deadpool Max: Nutjob & Involuntary Armageddon

 Deadpool Max 2 (2011) #1 - #6 A sequel to Deadpool Max, this book follows directly on from the last and is more of the same. -Collected in; Deadpool Max: Second Cut

 5 Ronin (2011) #1 - #5 This series is a unique look at Marvel’s heroes through the lens of 17th Century Japan. Deadpool has his own tale in issue #5. -Collected in; 5 Ronin

Night of the Living Deadpool (2014) #1 - #4 Zombies? Everywhere. Heroes? Nowhere. Deadpool? All alone. A stylish book where red is the only colour in a sea of monochrome. -Collected in; Night of the Living Deadpool  or Deadpool Minibus or Deadpool Classic Vol. 17: Headcanon