{"product_id":"deadpool-1-2023-nm","title":"Deadpool # 1 2023 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeadpool #1\u003c\/b\u003e (2023), written by Alyssa Wong with art by Martin Coccolo, launched a new era for Wade Wilson focusing on body horror and a high-stakes mercenary audition. Though technically released in late 2022, it is often categorized as the 2023 volume because the bulk of its run and collections debuted that year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlot Synopsis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Audition: Wade aims to make his reputation as a top-tier mercenary official by auditioning for an elite, mysterious guild of assassins known as The Atelier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: To earn his spot, Deadpool is given 48 hours to find and kill one of the most famous villains in the Marvel Universe: Doctor Octopus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Twist: During his mission, Wade is kidnapped by a new villain named Harrower. She uses Deadpool's accelerated healing factor to turn his body into a \"living petri dish\" to grow a new hybrid symbiote embryo derived from Carnage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Outcome: This leads to the \"birth\" of a giant, loyal symbiote dog that Wade names Princess, who becomes his sidekick throughout the series. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Themes and Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBody Horror: The series is noted for its \"gross-out\" elements, focusing on the graphic nature of a symbiote growing inside and erupting from Deadpool's body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNew Supporting Cast: Introduces Valentine Vuong, a non-binary character with the power to manipulate chemicals, who becomes a central love interest for Wade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eHumor and Tone: The writing blends Alyssa Wong's snarky, Ryan Reynolds-inspired dialogue with high-octane action sequences. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47911433437284,"sku":"BN55","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_15_14_49_28_115.jpg?v=1771188698","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/deadpool-1-2023-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}