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Deadpool 2 Promotional Material In the wake of Avengers: Infinity War it seems that we have been forgetting something as of late.  Something that blew us away a couple of years ago in February and we haven't really been the same since.  Something...or someone rather, who for some reason loves the velvety touch of red spandex on his scar-riddled skin.  Yes my friends today we will be talking about Deadpool 2, the film that is at risk of being an afterthought of Avengers: Infinity War.  I, for one, am still extremely excited to see this film and have high expectations for what it can bring to the table in order to build upon what it did the first time around.  So let's take a look shall we? It's Going to Be Better Deadpool in Deadpool 2 The trouble with a lot of sequels is trying to encapsulate the charm and appeal that the first one brought to audiences.  This is especially true when the sequels acquire a different director than their predeces...

So it's no news to anyone that the comic book anti-hero Deadpool's popularity has skyrocketed in the past couple of years seemingly out of nowhere, and with good reason.  He is definitely my all-time favorite comic book character due his unique nature, set of powers, and personality.  In this article, I'll be discussing the history, lore and background of Deadpool, as well as the hype behind him and what to probably expect from his upcoming film.  All of these topics will be headlined, so if you already know the majority of the background, you can just skip that part and go straight into my opinions on what to expect from the film. Sound good? History of Deadpool So the history behind Deadpool is somewhat jaded.  The most accepted truth is that Deadpool's real name is Wade Winston Wilson, but he is also called Wade T. Wilson, Jack, and has been accused of actually stealing the identity of Wade Wilson by his enemy, Wade Wilson in one comic book issue. Loki cla...