Ellie Camacho to Inherit Deadpool Mantle After Wade Wilson's Demise

As Deadpool and Wolverine make their way to theaters, another significant event unfolds in the comic world: Wade Wilson is set to meet his demise, while his daughter steps into his role as the new Deadpool.

The details and even the cover art for Deadpool #7 are labeled as 'Classified' in Marvel Comics' just-released October 2024 solicitations. The reason for this secrecy is now clear: as foretold by the solicitation text for Deadpool #6, Wade Wilson is destined to die and in Deadpool #7, his daughter, Ellie Camacho, will officially take on the mantle of Deadpool.

Marvel provided the initial glimpse of the solicitation and unveiled Ellie as Deadpool during the Diamond Retailer Lunch at Comic-Con International held in San Diego. Ellie prominently features on artist Taurin Clarke's newly revealed cover for Deadpool #7 and on Mark Bagley's variant cover, both showcased at the event. But how does the seemingly unkillable Wade Wilson meet his end? He falls at the hands of his latest arch-enemy, Death Grip. To uncover the details, one will need to read Deadpool #6.

Ellie, familiar to fans, played an essential role in the Deadpool and Wolverine team-up story 'The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,' one of the most popular collaborations between the two characters. In her preparation for this new role, she receives training from Taskmaster, known for training various henchmen of major supervillains.

With Wade Wilson's demise, Marvel has announced Ellie's rise as the new Deadpool, effective from October’s Deadpool #7. Marvel's announcement emphasized this major transition, highlighting Wade's defeat at the hands of Death Grip and Ellie's ascension to the role. The solicitation text for Deadpool #7 reveals that while Taskmaster continues her mercenary training, Ellie's primary focus is on seeking vengeance, and she’ll need Princess’ help to achieve it.

The new narrative arc will see series writer Cody Ziglar collaborate with new co-writer Alexis Quasarano, recognized for her work on Max's Harley Quinn streaming series, along with guest artist Andrea Di Vito. Deadpool #6 is scheduled for release on September 18, followed by Deadpool #7 on October 2.

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