Pairing Deadpool and Gambit in one comic is nothing if not a logical choice. Both characters were fixtures of the X-Men franchise during its manic early '90s period (though Gambit's popularity has waned somewhat over time while Deadpool's has only increased). Both characters are also among the most morally dubious members of the X-Men family, unafraid to break the law when they aren't on the clock as legitimate superheroes. Their dynamic is one worth exploring, so it's a shame that Deadpool v Gambit #1 doesn't do a great job of showcasing that dynamic.
This opening issue is structured very oddly, with present-day scenes book-ending a much longer flashback sequence that features the genesis of the Deadpool/Gambit rivalry. The premise is amusing at first (particularly with Wade and Remy impersonating two other heroes), but it's a gag that wears out its welcome long before it actually ends. Along the way, writers Ben Black and Ben Acker spend an inordinate amount of time focusing on pop culture references, lampooning the Broadway play Hamilton and poking fun at hipsters. How are any of those things relevant to a battle between Gambit and Deadpool? Don't ask me. Can we go ahead and call a moratorium on hipsters in superhero comics?
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