Spider-Man and Deadpool are currently collaborating in a new comic series named after the two characters. In this installment, Peter Parker and mercenary Wade Wilson team up to navigate the chaotic world of Hollywood while engaging in a colorful and humorous narrative.
The sixth issue of Spider-Man/Deadpool was released last week, with writer Scott Aukerman deciding to elevate the comedic tone by placing Deadpool in Hollywood, exploring the modern filmmaking process.
Spider-Man quips: “I don’t understand why superhero movies are getting darker and darker. The heroes just seem to enjoy hitting each other. Aren’t comic adaptations supposed to be kid-friendly?” Deadpool responds: “Well, I did get my own movie, so I can get away with being a bit more edgy. But I totally get your point.”
In a playful exchange between the two characters, Aukerman allows Spider-Man and Deadpool to poke fun at the increasingly grim tone of superhero films lately, hinting at the works of rival DC and Warner Bros.
Interestingly, the mercenary hero also doesn’t shy away from referencing his cinematic counterpart and the many successful adaptations that have emerged over the years.
Not stopping there, the two superheroes even tackle the notion that X-Men characters are seemingly absent in the Marvel Studios cinematic universe. In reality, the rights for those characters still belong to Fox, and there are no clear intentions to merge with Marvel and Disney in the near future.
Conversely, Sony holds the rights to Spider-Man’s imagery in films but has recently collaborated to allow Peter Parker to team up with the Avengers, starting with Captain America: Civil War (2016). This partnership followed the less-than-stellar box office performance of the previous The Amazing Spider-Man series.
The comic pokes fun at the film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice from DC and Warner Bros.
Returning to the sixth issue of Spider-Man/Deadpool, the duo continues to “poke fun” at the blockbuster Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, parodying with a fake title Nighthawk v Hyperion: Yawn of Boredom.
For fans of Marvel comics, they may recognize Nighthawk and Hyperion from the Squadron Supreme series – a Marvel creation designed to “parody” DC’s Justice League. Nighthawk is essentially Marvel’s version of Batman, while Hyperion mirrors Superman.
The tagline for Yawn of Boredom reads: “You won’t believe how similar these guys are!”, subtly hinting at the similarities between Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent, both of whom have mothers named Martha. Deadpool humorously adds: “It’s so ridiculous. Every time they keep punching each other, it turns into a buddy film.”
“Do superheroes have to worry about the dramatic arcs for the next movie? Just make the audience happy with the original work already!”, Spider-Man retorts, adding his own comedic flair.
However, at the end of their playful banter, Peter Parker cleverly alludes to the ongoing partnership between Sony and Marvel Studios when he states: “Hollywood is going to reboot the idea of me when it’s done right,” especially considering that in the last 15 years, there have been three actors who have portrayed the iconic superhero on screen: Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and now Tom Holland.
The latest installment featuring Spider-Man, titled Spider-Man: Homecoming, starring Tom Holland, is set to premiere in summer 2017, and is a significant entry in the Marvel Studios superhero film canon. As planned, Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man will also make an appearance in the film.
(According to Zing)
