Deadpool's romantic life is full of complications. His fling with Black Widow ended quickly because she didn't want to get too close. His marriage with Shiklah crumbled after she cheated on him and returned to Dracula, her original fiancé. His relationship with Copycat, also known as Vanessa, was turbulent, and she ultimately met her demise at the hands of the Weapon X project.
From romances with members of the Avengers to a tragic long-term marriage, Deadpool has had a wide range of love interests. His love life has been so eventful that it could have its own comic series. From regular civilians to unexpected superhero partners, Deadpool has experienced a variety of relationships.
Despite his sometimes irksome and annoying personality, Deadpool has managed to charm his way into the hearts of many. Given his complex character, it's no surprise that his love interests also have their own complexities. One of his love interests was even an incarnation of Death, adding an extra layer of baggage to his romantic history.
Here are some of the top love interests in Deadpool's history:
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Carol Danvers - First appeared in 1967 As Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers teamed up with Deadpool to defeat mind-controlling aliens. Their partnership quickly turned into a romantic relationship, and they nearly got married in Vegas. However, the wedding was interrupted, and the relationship would have likely ended in annulment anyway, given Deadpool's track record.
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Black Widow - First appeared in 1964 Despite their seemingly mismatched pairing, Deadpool and Black Widow dated for a short period after meeting during a battle with the Thunderbolts. Deadpool managed to break through Black Widow's tough exterior, but the relationship ended because she didn't want to get any closer.
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Shiklah - First appeared in 2014
Marvel's Shiklah and Deadpool had a bizarre romance that seemed doomed from the start. They met when Deadpool was supposed to bring Shiklah to her fiancé, Dracula, but ended up falling for her himself. They got married in a ceremony officiated by Nightcrawler, but it didn't end happily. Shiklah started to resent Deadpool and cheated on him, eventually leaving him for Dracula.
Copycat, also known as Vanessa, is a mutant shapeshifter who had a complicated relationship with Deadpool. They fell in love, but broke up when Wade was diagnosed with cancer. After some back and forth, Copycat tried to seduce Deadpool and later used her powers to mess with him after they broke up. Deadpool tried to protect her when she was targeted by the Weapon X project, but she ultimately died in his arms.
Deadpool has a penchant for living dangerously, even in his love life. It's not surprising that he would get involved with Death, not in a figurative sense. After meeting Lady Death following multiple near-death experiences, the two fell deeply in love. Deadpool even attempted to die to be with her, but Thanos, who also had feelings for Death, cursed Deadpool with immortality to prevent them from being together.
Siryn, the mutant daughter of Banshee, met Deadpool while on the X-Force team and he became infatuated with her. Although she found it endearing, Siryn did not want a full-fledged relationship. However, their interest in each other set Deadpool on a path of heroics.
In a brief but warm relationship, Rogue and Deadpool shared a victory kiss after defeating Red Skull. Rogue embraced Deadpool's scarred appearance, showing him acceptance in a way that was meaningful to him.
Valentine Vuong is too new for a romantic relationship with Deadpool.
- Valentine Vuong made their debut in 2022's Deadpool (Vol. 9) #1 and joined the long list of Deadpool's love interests. As a non-binary assassin, they were initially assigned to recruit Deadpool to lead the Atelier Assassins Guild, but instead fell for him. They have saved his life multiple times, including rescuing him from a symbiote.
- Mercedes Wilson, who first appeared in 1999, had a complicated relationship with Deadpool. They had a happy marriage until T-Ray, who claimed to be Wade Wilson, killed Mercedes. She was later brought back to life to torment Wade, and their reunion was cut short when she left with T-Ray. Additionally, Mercedes' appearance changed significantly over time, from a regular non-super raven-haired beauty to a redhead with mystical powers.
- Carmelita made her debut in 2013.
Wade had a short relationship with Carmelita Camacho that resulted in the birth of their daughter, Eleanor. However, Wade only learned about Eleanor later on. Initially, he decided to stay away from Carmelita and their child, believing that they would be better off without him. Everything changed when a Weapon X scientist kidnapped Carmelita with the intention of blackmailing Deadpool. Although Wade tried to rescue her, he arrived too late and ended up becoming Eleanor's guardian. Over time, he developed a close bond with his daughter. The role Carmelita played in bringing Eleanor into his life makes her one of the most important of Deadpool's romantic interests.
Deadpool, also known as Wade Wilson, is a mutant anti-hero with incredible healing and regeneration powers. First appearing in New Mutants in 1990, Deadpool quickly gained a massive cult following and his own series. Originally depicted as an X-Men villain, he eventually became an anti-hero and received his own movie series in 2016. The highly anticipated third Deadpool movie, featuring Ryan Reynolds as the wisecracking, fourth-wall-breaking character, marks his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Created by Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld, Deadpool has also been featured in video games and comic books, solidifying his place in the Marvel franchise. His birthday is November 22.