Gwenpool Strikes Back #5 (of 5)
(W) Leah Williams (A) David Baldeon (CA) Judith Stephens, Elena Strikes
Rated T+
In Shops: Dec 18, 2019
SRP: $3.99
GWENPOOL GOES HOME?!
As Gwen’s mad rampage comes to a close we learn the real truth about her origins! Is this Gwen’s greatest retcon yet? Will she go big or will she go home? Find out… once and for all!
Gwenpool Strikes Back #4 (of 5)
(W) Leah Williams (A) David Baldeon (CA) Terry Dodson
Rated T+
In Shops: Nov 20, 2019
SRP: $3.99
Whosoever holds this hammer, if she be awesome, shall possess the power of GWENPOOL! That’s right-Gwen’s got her mitts on Mjolnir and she’s got a list of heads that need hammering! Her mission to make herself known in the Marvel Universe at all costs gallops past all reason!
Gwenpool Strikes Back #3 (of 5)
(W) Leah Williams (A) David Baldeon (CA) Terry Dodson
Rated T+
In Shops: Oct 09, 2019
SRP: $3.99
When you’re setting out to piss off the most powerful heroes around, you might want to consider if you want to cross one who’s IMMORTAL. It’s ok—this issue: GWENPOOL DEFEATS THE HULK! Solicit text would not lie!
Gwenpool Strikes Back #2 (of 5)
(W) Leah Williams (A) David Baldeon (CA) Terry Dodson
Rated T+
In Shops: Sep 11, 2019
SRP: $3.99
BREAKING UP THE FIRST FAMILY OF MARVEL!
Gwen’s mission to make sure she matters to Marvel leads her to a new occupation: homewrecker? She’s gonna use her newly discovered powers to mess with the FF so they can never forget her… or she’ll die trying!
Gwenpool wants to remain in the Marvel Universe and thinks getting a superpower will make her relevant enough to do so.
Story: Leah Williams
Art: David Baldeón
Color: Jesus Aburtov
Letterer: Joe Caramagna
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I’m not really a Deadpool fan. I also haven’t been a Gwenpool fan either for similar reasons as to Deadpool. The fourth wall breaking schtick is something that doesn’t appeal to me as a reader. Gwenpool Strikes Back #1 as me changing my mind on things.
Written by Leah Williams, Gwenpool Strikes Back #1 has Gwen Poole desperate to not disappear into comic limbo. So, she’s on a mission to gain powers to win readers over. The first task is to rob the bank, get Spider-Man’s attention, and maybe unmask him.
Williams lays things out for readers in a fun meta opening. The explanation elevates Gwenpool from “female Deadpool from our world” to something more. There’s a dive into the layered explanation of the character and what writers can do with her. Williams then does it, using the story and character to explore fandom and superheroes.
What really stands out is the art. David Baldeón‘s art with Jesus Aburtov‘s color is amazing. Add in Joe Caramagna‘s lettering and the comic comes together and exceeds my expectations. There’s a point the art shifts as Williams goes overly meta and breaks the pages. Gwenpool launches between the pages and within the comic itself. At that point the art becomes truly amazing with twisting visuals that will make your jaw drop.
The comic had me intrigued with the opening discussion of what makes the character stands out. It’s the later visuals that have me wanting to see more of this series. I wasn’t much of a fan of Gwenpool before but I’m definitely intrigued now.
Story: Leah Williams Art: David Baldeón
Color: Jesus Aburtov Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 8.0 Art: 10 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy
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Gwenpool Strikes Back #1 (of 5)
(W) Leah Williams (A) David Baldeon (CA) Terry Dodson
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 14, 2019
SRP: $3.99
POOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER!
That’s right – everyone’s favorite comics-fan-turned-comics character is back, and this time, she’s playing for keeps! Gwen Poole is desperate not to disappear into comic book limbo, so she’s going to make an impact on the Marvel Universe! First up: Unmask Spider-Man! And heck, maybe see if she can get some real super-powers while she’s at it!
