by Victor Gischler (Writer), Bong Dazo (Pencils), Jose Pimentel (Inks), and Matt Milla (Colors)
Some Thoughts Before The Review: Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth is a worthwhile addition to any Deadpool fan’s pull-list. While it isn’t better than the main Deadpool ongoing, Merc with a Mouth delivers fun, (mostly) continuity-free Deadpool entertainment. And that counts for something in my book.
The Story: Deadpool, the zombie head, and the blonde A.I.M. agent try to evade the zombie T-Rex while looking for a way out of the Savage Land.
What’s Good And What’s Not So Good: I really hate to use the expression “more of the same” but it’s a fitting expression for Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth #4. Now I wouldn’t say that the fourth issue of the series is an example of a book that’s completely stuck in neutral, but I find myself wishing that a bit more happened to move the opening arc forward. The Savage Land insanity is fun and all, but, in all honesty, it’s starting to feel a bit stale. I love dinosaurs and zombies as much as the next guy, but it can only carry a comic so far before you can’t help but start looking for some sort of plot progression.
While Victor Gischler’s story is starting to feel stretched a bit thin, his writing is quite enjoyable all around. His pop culture references are funny, the Deadpools (Wade and his zombie head) are different enough to keep the basic concept of the series interesting, and the dialogue is written in a way that strikes a nice chord between aiming for a joke and telling the story. The best thing about Gischler’s writing in Merc with a Mouth #4 is that it’s clear the writer is starting to separate himself from Daniel Way. Gischler’s dialogue consistently has more bite than Way’s, something that’s needed if Merc with a Mouth is to stand on it’s own.
Bong Dazo’s artwork is wonderfully chaotic and a great fit for a Deadpool series. That said, his storytelling is a bit hard to follow at times. The action scenes tend to be awkward and the level of exaggeration, especially in regards to Dr. Betty, borders on obnoxious. Matt Milla’s vivid colors pop off the page and compliment Dazo’s style really well.
Conclusion: While Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth #4 is a lot fun, I’m ready for a new arc to begin.
Grade: C+
-Kyle Posluszny
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