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CATALOG RECORD

Deadpool #23

Marvel · Series began 1997 · December 1998

Dates

Cover date
December 1998
Pages
54

Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #23 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

  • Direct edition

    Direct Edition

    No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.

    Barcode 75960603703202311

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  • Newsstand edition

    Newsstand

    A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

    This edition’s page

Creators

pencils: Walter McDanielletters: John Marasigan, Comicraft, Emerson Miranda, Richard Starkingsscript: Joe Kellyinks: John Livesay, Whitney McFarland, Alp Altinercolors: Matt Hicks

Stories

  • Dead Reckoning Part 1 · 39 pages

    Deadpool takes on his destined role as the Mithras by tracking down the alien monster Tiamat and engaging him in battle. Zoe realizes that Deadpool has been predetermined to lose and tries to warn him, but Dixon pulls the plug. An injured Deadpool escapes and limps home, little knowing that a bomb has been planted in his house. Zoe races to his aid but is caught in the explosion with Deadpool and Al. Knowing in advance of Deadpool’s failure, Dixon calls in his second string, Captain America.

Publisher’s description

This is it! The long-awaited battle between Deadpool and Tiamat begins here!

Reprinted in

Deadpool Classic (2008), Deadpool by Joe Kelly Omnibus (2014), Deadpool Epic Collection (2021)

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