It's hard not to love a comic book character who realizes he's a comic book character. Deadpool's addled, pop culture-saturated brain and fourth wall-breaking antics will always earn him a legion of followers. But there is depth to this Merc With a Mouth. His humor is a coping mechanism that masks a deeply sad and lonely man. Now, more than ever, Deadpool seeks the validation that comes from being a superhero. His fans are all too happy to follow his quest wherever it takes him.
