Deadpool Annuals and Specials: Key Issues Not to Miss

Beyond the regular series, the Deadpool franchise has produced an impressive quantity of annuals, one-shots and special mini-series which constitute an often overlooked part of the collection. These special issues sometimes contain first appearances, important canon stories or simply content of exceptional quality that justifies their place in a serious collection.

This guide lists the largest and most collected Deadpool annuals and specials, ranked by interest and market value.

Deadpool #900 (2009) — the anthology issue

Published during Daniel Way's run, Deadpool #900 is a special issue in giant format (104 pages) which combines legacy numbering with an anthological format. Several authors and artists contribute short stories featuring Deadpool in various situations. The issue includes contributions from Fred Van Lente, Mike Benson and Jason Aaron.

Jason Pearson's cover is particularly collected for its artistic quality. The oversized format and diversity of content make this a satisfying issue to own. CGC 9.8: $60-100. Mint condition copies are relatively rare because the giant format makes the comic more susceptible to damage from handling and storage.

Deadpool Annual #1 (2014) — Zenpool and the AXIS axis

Published during the AXIS event (which reversed the morality of Marvel heroes and villains), this annual contains thefirst appearance of Zenpool— an inverted, pacifist version of Deadpool. The Zenpool concept was popular enough to spawn merchandise and references in later series.

CGC 9.8: $30-60. It's an underrated issue that contains a distinct first appearance in an easily accessible format. The upside potential is based on a possible use of Zenpool in a multiverse context in cinema.

The “Deadpool Kills” miniseries (2012-2017)

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe #1-4 (2012):The miniseries that launched an entire subgenre. Cullen Bunn writes a Deadpool who, freed from his comic "voices", becomes an efficient and methodical killer systematically eliminating all Marvel heroes and villains. The #1 in CGC 9.8: $60-120. The complete run in CGC 9.8: $150-300.

Deadpool Killustrated #1-4 (2013):Sequel where Deadpool eliminates characters from classic literature (Sherlock Holmes, Moby Dick, etc.). Brilliant concept, playful execution. The #1 in CGC 9.8: $30-60.

Deadpool Kills Deadpool #1-4 (2013):Conclusion of the "Kills" trilogy with a multiverse of alternate Deadpools. Introduction of the Deadpool Corps which will be included in the films. The #1 in CGC 9.8: $25-50.

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again #1-5 (2017):Relaunch of the concept with a new approach. Less collected than the original. CGC 9.8: $20-35 for #1.

Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars (2015)

4-issue miniseries that rewrites the original 1984 Secret Wars by inserting Deadpool. The humor relies on the fact that Deadpool was "still there" but no one remembers him. #1 contains a key moment: Deadpool briefly wears the dark symbiote before Spider-Man, which has some fun narrative implications.

CGC 9.8: $30-50 for #1. It's a fun issue that connects Deadpool to one of the most important events in Marvel history and makes a great display piece for fans of the character.

Deadpool: Back in Black (2016)

5-issue miniseries that explores the idea that Deadpool carried the Venom symbiote before Spider-Man. The concept plays on the same ground as Secret Secret Wars but in a more developed way. With the simultaneous popularity of Venom and Deadpool in cinema, these issues have interesting speculative potential.

The #1 in CGC 9.8: $25-45. A Deadpool/Venom crossover at the cinema (which is not impossible in the MCU) could make these prices explode.

Notable one-shots and special issues

Deadpool Team-Up #1 (2009):First issue in a team-up series that pairs Deadpool with a different Marvel character each issue. #1 features Hercules. CGC 9.8: $20-40.

Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth #1 (2009):Parallel series to Daniel Way's run with a decapitated Deadpool crossing the Savage Land. Absurd and entertaining concept with a cover homage to the pulps. CGC 9.8: $30-50.

Night of the Living Deadpool #1 (2014):Deadpool in a black and white zombie universe (only Deadpool is in color). Visually distinctive and narratively effective. CGC 9.8: $25-45.

Deadpool vs. Old Man Logan #1 (2017):A clash between two of the most popular characters in the X-universe. The connection with the Logan movie and the Deadpool franchise makes this issue attractive to a wide audience. CGC 9.8: $25-50.

Collection strategy for specials

Annuals and mini-series represent the most accessible segment of the Deadpool market in terms of price. A budget of $300-600 allows you to acquire 10-15 important special issues in CGC 9.8, constituting a coherent thematic collection that complements the main key issues.

The advantage of these numbers is their price stability: they do not suffer from the violent speculative peaks of first appearances but do not correct during crashes either. It's a defensive segment in a Deadpool comic book portfolio, with potential for incremental upside as the franchise expands into the MCU.