5 iconic Deadpool variants from the Marvel comics we get to meet in Deadpool & Wolverine

It was no surprise when Deadpool & Wolverine opened as one of the highest-grossing R-rated movies of all time since its release on July 26, 2024. The third installment of the Deadpool franchise was one of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year. The "merc with a mouth" returned for an exciting new adventure featuring the famous brooding X-Men member, Wolverine.

The trailer of Deadpool & Wolverine had fans excited as it featured Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Wolverine, donning the iconic yellow suit for the first time since he started playing the character. Another interesting part in the trailer was the mention of the Time Variance Authority, which asks Wade Wilson/Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) to embark on a journey through different multiversal timelines to help save his universe.

Whenever the mention of a multiverse appears in a Marvel movie, fans can expect different versions of the same character to appear in the storyline. Much like The Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Across The Multiverse, and Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness, the latest installment of Deadpool involved various versions of the merc with a mouth. Follow the article for a quick peek at five iconic variants of Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Disclaimer: The following article contains spoilers for Deadpool & Wolverine.

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5 Iconic Comic Variants of Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine

1) Dogpool

One of the most loved comic cameos was that of Dogpool, the dog variant of Deadpool. Dogpool is a Pug/Chinese Crested mix and belongs to the Nicepool variant of Deadpool in the movie. The comic version of Dogpool is extremely popular and is actually a dog named Wade Wilson, who gained healing powers and a deformed appearance following experiential cosmetics testing.

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2) Lady Deadpool

Lady Deadpool in the movie (Image via Marvel)

Lady Deadpool was one of the most eagerly anticipated comic variant cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine. In the comics, she is a person named Wanda Wilson from Earth-3010. Lady Deadpool is one of the most important variants of Deadpool in the comics and plays a major role in the Deadpool Corps.

In Deadpool & Wolverine, the character stays under the mask the whole time, although it has been disclosed that the character was played by none other than Ryan Reynolds' wife, Blake Lively.

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3) Headpool

Headpool in the comic Deadpool: Merc for Money (2009) #7 (Image via Marvel.com)

Fans were excited when Headpool, the severed zombie head version of Deadpool, made an appearance in the latest film installment. This endlessly chomping head version of the character is both hilarious and iconic in the comics, and its appearance in the film was very well received by fans.

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4) Kidpool

Kidpool in the comics (Image via Marvel.com)

Imagine a small version of the foul-mouthed merc with an even filthier mouth! Yes, that is Kidpool, and the iconic comic version made a surprise appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine. In the comics, Kidpool is a notorious troublemaker at the Xavier Orphanage for Troubled Boys.

In the film, Kidpool appears along with the kid version of another X-Men character, Jean Grey. The child version of Deadpool is played by Ryan Reynolds' 7-year-old daughter, Inez Reynolds.

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5) Cowboy Deadpool/Deadpool Kid

Cowboy Deadpool in the movie (Image via Marvel)

Cowboy Deadpool, also known as Deadpool Kid in the comics, is a variation of the mercenary from a world where the Wild West Era continued into modern times. His world also features a version of Logan as a bounty hunter. Cowboy Deadpool is known for being an outlaw, arsonist, robber, and software pirate.

The film features a hilarious cameo of the cowboy hat-wearing, Western-talking version of Deadpool. Although the character remains masked throughout, it has been revealed that he was played by Matthew McConaughey.

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Deadpool & Wolverine is currently playing across theaters in the US.