‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Gets the Ultimate Seal of Approval From Rob Liefeld, Writer Compares It to Marvel Cinematic Universe’s One of the Greatest Films

Published 04/23/2024, 11:15 PM EDT

As Marvel’s Merc with a Mouth prepares to take fans on the much-awaited joyride with the iconic Wolverine, all that remains left for fans is to keep their schedules free on July 26. But until then, enthusiasts can bide their time by scrutinizing every clue dropped, immersing themselves in comic lore, or indulging in speculation. However, writer Rob Liefeld offers an additional avenue for eager fans eagerly anticipating Deadpool & Wolverine: likening it to one of MCU's cinematic masterpieces. 

Despite its popularity, Liefeld's analogy underscores the immense potential of Deadpool & Wolverine, positioning it as a pivotal moment akin to Marvel's cinematic epics.

Which film did Rob Liefeld compare Deadpool & Wolverine with?

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With Deadpool & Wolverine poised to be the priority in MCU’s lineup of the year, expectations for the film have reached unprecedented heights. Throughout the buildup, creators and actors alike have tantalized fans with teasers, each one outdoing the last. Adding fuel to the hype fire this time is none other than writer Rob Liefeld, who recently offered a spoiler-free review of the movie. Liefeld took to X to praise the film's action sequences, likening them to the brilliance of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. 

He highlighted three fight scenes, including a mysterious "car fight" and a thrilling "forest fight," while deliberately bleeping the last to avoid spoilers. Liefeld boldly stated that Deadpool & Wolverine deserve a place among the pantheon of the greatest comic book films of all time, alongside The Winter Soldier. While Liefeld's remarks naturally stoked speculation among fans, his review, coming hot on the heels of Kevin Feige's F-bombs, marks the second vote of confidence in the film's potential to exceed expectations.

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Liefeld’s touching upon the thrills has surely left fans craving more and since the review came shortly after the second trailer’s release, it naturally calls for an Easter egg highlight in the trailer that was approved by Liefeld himself. 

Which Easter egg for the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer got approved by Rob Liefeld?

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When Deadpool & Wolverine dropped its second trailer on Monday, fans were quick to notice a scene featuring Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) strolling through a desolate, dilapidated city. In the background, a store sign caught attention, bearing the name 'Liefeld's Just Feet.' The humorous nod reportedly alludes to the ongoing jest about Rob Liefeld's somewhat amateurish depictions of feet in his comics.

Fans who spotted this cheeky reference wasted no time sharing it across their social media platforms, speculating whether Liefeld had a hand in its inclusion. As anticipated, the writer himself addressed the matter on X, confirming not only his awareness of the joke but also his green-lighting of it approximately "9 months ago." Therefore, it is fair to say that with fans quickly cracking the Easter eggs and Liefeld likening the movie to The Winter Soldier, there is little room for doubt that Deadpool & Wolverine is indeed embracing the mantle of Marvel Jesus.

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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