Hawkeye vs. Deadpool

Marvel

Hawkeye vs. Deadpool
Gerry Duggan
Matteo Lolli
Jacopo Camagni
2014

The Summary
"Once upon a time, champions emerged to fight the evil plaguing humanity.  They fought for all that was good in the world.  They were kind, generous and self-sacrificing.  They were heroes.  These are not those heroes.

"It's Halloween in Brooklyn, and a SHIELD espionage mystery has Hawkeye and Deadpool racing the clock.  But things aren't what they seem!  Why are the bad guys dressed as good guys?  And what does the Black Cat have to do with it?  Marvel's most beloved (and simultaneously annoying) duo is on the case!  But with villains masquerading as heroes, who can Deadpool and Hawkeye trust?  And no, it's not one another.  As the baddest brawlers in Brooklyn tear up the town, will Deadpool and Hawkeye kill each other before they figure it out?"

The Good
I've never actually read a comic with Deadpool.  I've read Hawkeye - and I am a huge fan of Hawkeye now - but I've never had the pleasure of reading a Deadpool comic, until now.  And, I have to say, I'm impressed.

Serious and comical by turns, Hawkeye vs. Deadpool was a pleasure to read.  Duggan, Lolli, and Camangni do a wonderful job of combining story and art into a wonderfully funny graphic novel. Clint Barton and  Kate Bishop have a wonderful dynamic; Deadpool, more or less, interrupts that dynamic and trashes - but he adds a little something of his own to the mix, including breaching the fourth wall.

As my first encounter with Deadpool, I enjoyed Hawkeye vs. Deadpool immensely.  Deadpool adds just the right amount of spice to give this series a flavorful story.  I loved his contributions to the story.  Additionally, I loved the fact that the authors hearkened back to Hawkeye's original costume and stayed true to the character.

For instance, I found out that Hawkeye is deaf in this graphic novel.  Granted, previous authors alluded to this, but it wasn't highly advertised; however, Hawkeye vs. Deadpool manages to incorporate his disability and gives Clint an additional layer to his character.  He's a hero who just happens to be deaf, which comes with its disadvantages and advantages, and Hawkeye vs. Deadpool really shows the difficulties he endures, as well as the skills he's developed.

Hawkeye vs. Deadpool was an exciting comic with wonderful illustrations, enjoyable (if unusual) characters, and great story lines.

The Bad
No complaints here.

The Ugly
As the merc with a mouth, Deadpool is a wildcard in any adventure.  He can regenerate from nearly any wound and he's not afraid to go into a situation with guns blazing; likewise, his understanding of justice and "good versus evil" is a little hazy at best.  He's not a bad person; he just isn't always a good person.

But at least he's funny.