Why it's Hot:
- 1st appearance of Deadpool (Wade Wilson), the Merc with a Mouth, who becomes one of Marvel's most popular antiheroes.
- 1st appearance of Copycat (Vanessa Carlysle), initially impersonating Domino, adding complexity to the X-Force narrative.
- 1st appearance of Gideon, a member of the Externals, an immortal group of mutants.
- Artwork by Rob Liefeld, co-creator of Deadpool.
- Story by Fabian Nicieza, co-creator of Deadpool.
- White Pages.
Synopsis:
In this landmark issue, the New Mutants encounter Deadpool, a formidable mercenary with a sharp tongue and exceptional combat skills, hired to eliminate Cable. Simultaneously, readers are introduced to Gideon, a powerful and enigmatic figure with his own agenda. Additionally, the character believed to be Domino is revealed to be Copycat, a shapeshifter impersonating her, setting the stage for future conflicts within X-Force.
