Marvel is pleased to announce that Deadpool #9 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and will return with Deadpool #9 Second Printing Variant! The fan favorite creative team of Daniel Way and stylish artist Paco Medina continue the red-hot crossover of “Magnum Opus” in the midst of Dark Reign. In a cruel twist of fate, Deadpool has finally met the girl of his dreams, but she’s trying to kill him. Everything from love to bullets is in the air as Wade Wilson faces off with the flirtatious Black Widow II and her team of Thunderbolts as this thrilling crossover continues! Plus, don’t miss Medina’s stunning interior artwork on the cover of this second printing variant.

“Paco Medina's artwork fits the subject material perfectly.” – Bryan Joel, IGN.com

“My favorite current Marvel title…Deadpool keeps the comic book fan in us honest.” – Jay Tomio, Bookspotcentral.com

“If you haven't been following Deadpool, you should really be ashamed of yourself…Few mainstream comedy comics have ever been this clever and funny.” – Steven M. Bari, Comicsbulletin.com

“It’s fast, it’s fun, it’s funny, it’s action-packed…extremely entertaining.” - Kyle Posluszny, Weeklycomicbookreview.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Deadpool issues as well as all Dark Reign related tie-ins, as the series continues to generate significant buzz and quick sell-outs. Be sure to catch the exhilarating conclusion of “Magnum Opus” with Thunderbolts #131, on-sale 4/29. Will Wade Wilson be able to charm a woman with the pedigree of Black Widow II? Find out in the heart-pounding issue of Deadpool #9!

"MAGNUM OPUS," PART 3 OF 4
DEADPOOL #9 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (FEB098600)
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
Cover by PACO MEDINA
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC 4/16, On-Sale 5/6/09

"MAGNUM OPUS," PART 4 OF 4
THUNDERBOLTS #131 (FEB092521)
THUNDERBOLTS #131 LANGLEY VARIANT (FEB092521)
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Penciled by BONG DAZO
Cover by FRANCESCO "MATT" MATTINA
Variant Cover by CLINT LANGLEY
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC – 4/9/09, On-Sale – 4/29/09