How Ryan Reynolds Saved Deadpool (And The MCU)

What did you think of Deadpool vs. Wolverine?
Luke charts the history of Deadpool's journey to the cinema screen, and the troubles he had along the way.

00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Chapter 1
04:57 - Chapter 2
09:05 - Chapter 3
14:24 - Chapter 4
21:33 - Chapter 5

Written & Produced by Luke Owen
Edited by Rich
Art by Goose Creative
Archive by Ellis Thomas
Social Media by Abbie Payne
Thumbnail by Luke Owen & Henry Thomas

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