6 Details You Might’ve Missed in Deadpool & Wolverine: Cameos, References & More

As a die-hard comic book fan and avid follower of the X-Men universe, I can barely contain my excitement for the highly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine movie! The thought of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman sharing the screen once again is enough to send chills down my spine.


I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! After what feels like an eternity, the day is finally here – mark your calendars for July 26th. That’s right, Deadpool and Wolverine fans, it’s time to gather for their highly-anticipated premiere.

From my perspective as an avid fan, as the film reveals long-awaited answers to the intriguing theories and debates that have consumed us for months – from Lady Deadpool’s true identity to the impressive roster of cameos – it’s become clear that there were hidden gems we might have overlooked.

The Wolverine variants are true to the comics

Deadpool and Wolverine came up with a clever plan for encountering various versions of Wolverine once Deadpool set out to find one who would assist him. The different Wolverine personas that Deadpool intended to meet were highlighted, staying true to their comic book characteristics.

In simpler terms, the primary version of Logan is depicted as being quite small in stature, much like how he’s described in the comic books, which indicate his height to be approximately 5 feet 3 inches.

This was the only characteristic that Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine didn’t resemble in the comics. 

In his encounters, Deadpool finds an older Logan carrying a shotgun; a Wolverine dressed in a brown costume from the 1980s; another with long hair reminiscent of the 1990s; a gambling-loving Wolverine donning a white tuxedo and eye patch, known as Patch; and a version of Wolverine crucified, which is depicted in Uncanny X-Men #251.

Many reject Deadpool’s plea for assistance and opt to confront him in return. Consequently, Deadpool is left with no choice but to approach the melancholic Logan, who wallows in remorse and frequent bars for solace.

Juggernaut’s power-dampening helmet serves the same purpose

As an obsessed fan, I can’t help but draw a fascinating comparison between Deadpool and Wolverine’s thrilling quest for Juggernaut’s power-dampening helmet in X-Men stories and the epic saga of The Uncanny Avengers: Red Skull. In both tales, the stakes are high as our heroes race against time to neutralize a formidable enemy’s devastating abilities.

The dynamic duo of superheroes joins forces with the trio of Elektra, Gambit, and Blade (referred to as the Void), for a covert operation to infiltrate Cassandra’s lair. However, their plan starts to unravel when Cassandra shuts off the lights, leaving Deadpool defenseless, and mentally torments Wolverine with her powers. In the ensuing chaos, X-23 hurls the Juggernaut helmet towards Deadpool, who manages to place it on Cassandra’s head, subduing the X-Men villain.

The storyline recalls the clash between Deadpool and Rogue for comics audiences, as they root for Rogue to successfully don the Juggernaut helmet and triumph over Red Skull once her mind has been liberated.

Deadpool creator gets an ode 

As an obsessed fan of Deadpool and Wolverine, I can’t help but notice the nod to their creator, Rob Liefeld, in their latest adventure. It’s surreal for me to see his unique style and flair brought back to life on the page, even though he’s retired from drawing any more stories of my favorite anti-hero. The way the artists have captured his distinctive art style is truly awe-inspiring. I feel like I’m transported back to the early days of Deadpool comics, and it fills me with pure joy!

Logan and Wade travel to Deadpool’s realm to confront numerous Deadpool versions. Surprisingly, their fight ensues near a shop named “Liefield’s Just Feet.” Unbeknownst to most, this name is an inside joke and a tribute to Rob Liefeld, the artist infamous for having difficulty drawing feet accurately.

In many comic strips, you’ll notice that feet are seldom depicted, fueling jokes about Liefield’s reluctance to draw them. Later on X, previously known as Twitter, the artist acknowledged the jest, expressing pride rather than displeasure.

The movie references Ryan Reynolds’ soccer team

In an entertaining clash, Deadpool and Wolverine face off against a horde of Deadpool equivalents. This scenario offers plenty of chances for the story to include quirky and amusing allusions. Among these alternate Deadpools are Dogpool, Lady Deadpool, Headpool, and Nice Deadpool. Additionally, there’s one character inspired by the soccer team owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who plays Deadpool in the movies. So, instead of saying “there’s one that references the soccer team owned by Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney,” you could paraphrase it as “one Deadpool variant pays homage to the soccer team co-owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.”

An alternate Deadpool character wears a Wrexham United emblem on his costume as a possible tribute to the actor’s beloved team, which gained prominence after being acquired.

Jon Favreau cameo and The Avengers kit

In the movie, a memory is shown of Wade Wilson asking to join The Avengers when he goes to Stark Industries to see Happy Hogan, played by Jon Favreau. They have a conversation in Happy’s office, filled with impressive Avengers merchandise.

Deadpool makes an effort to discuss terms with Hogan, but Hogan refuses, explaining that Deadpool must have a reason for joining The Avengers beyond just having the title.

In this broadly filmed sequence, the MK II’s polished headpiece, featuring images of Tony Stark and Tom Holland as Peter Parker, as well as an early model of Captain America’s shield, are intriguingly displayed. This scene effectively merged the boundaries between the two renowned superhero series.

Paying homage to the late Stan Lee

The action-packed collaboration between Deadpool and Wolverine maintains the franchise’s rich history. As they engage in combat against Deadpool’s doppelgangers, their fierce fight unfolds on a city bus adorned with authentic advertisements.

An advertisement showcases a Stanley Steamer laundry service poster bearing the likeness of Stan Lee, the famous Marvel Comics creator. It seems Stan’s image was included as a hidden homage, appearing in nearly every Marvel movie production before his passing.

In 2018, Stan Lee sadly passed away. However, the movie makers chose to honor his legacy by including a short acknowledgement to this influential figure in the Marvel comics universe and its related films.

Deadpool & Wolverine is now out in theatres. 

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2024-07-26 15:53