I’ve had a middling opinion of Deadpool: Samurai. I don’t think it does anything spectacularly well, but it pulls off its story competently. That said, this new volume of chapters improves the formula of Deadpool in Japan as he tackles a new set of foes with a new set of familiar allies in the meantime!

Chapter 16 of Deadpool: Samurai wasn’t a chapter of the series! Originally a one-shot called Secret Steward, it followed a generically cute romance where a man was a steward to the romantic lead. Of course, Deadpool randomly butts in and makes a mess of the whole thing and pulled off the parody quite well. It was a shocking yet hilarious way to break the series’ first hiatus.

The rest of the volume does something else shocking: It kills off Sakura Spider. You know, the deuteragonist of this series. Deadpool is trying to avenge her death as he gets ambushed by a horde of superpowered Yakuza. Can he save the day and find out what the heck’s going on?
This volume feels a bit disjointed, but in a way it makes the experience so much better. The inclusion of Loki and plot points from Deadpool and Wolverine (which was in theaters around this time) make this narratively more engaging than the previous two volumes. Deadpool’s meta-humor also extends to a lot of the parody tropes (spoiler: Sakura Spider is alive and well, but there needed to be some unnecessary drama!) An unlikely appearance from another Marvel manga hero (Spider-Man Fake Red) also ties everything together. It works very well, and the action is tight and fits the visceral nature of Deadpool perfectly.

Thus, it’s a shame this ends on a major cliffhanger that will probably not be resolved anytime soon. The manga went on hiatus last October, with no hints or teasers on a continuation. It does make for a sour ending since I know there hasn’t been any progress on newer chapters, but I can appreciate it for what it is.
 
All in all, this third volume of Deadpool: Samurai is the strongest entry, and I hope to see more of it eventually!

Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ Media LLC for the opportunity to read Deadppol: Samurai, Vol. 3. There were battles, cameos, and humor...what else could you want?! I loved seeing Loki and Deadpool fighting together, it was epic!

More battles, more villians, more cameos! If you enjoyed the previous volumes of Deadpool: Samurai you'll like this one. Deadpool teams up with friends old and new to punch, shoot, and slice his way through the bad guys. Lots of fun for Deadpool fans

💥 Manga Mayhem Spotlight: Deadpool: Samurai (Vol. 3)

Alright, Readers (and fellow comic chaos fans), let’s talk about the loudest, wildest, most extra Marvel character of them all—yep, Deadpool. And guess what? He’s gone full manga mode in Deadpool: Samurai.

Imagine Deadpool unleashed in Tokyo. 🎌 He’s cracking jokes, breaking the fourth wall (like, constantly), and somehow causing even MORE chaos than usual. The Avengers think he’s… a lot. (They’re not wrong.)
In this volume he is trying to find out who killed Sakura Spider (sorry not sorry for the spoiler, you should have read vol. 1 and 2) and he finds himself in more trouble than he should and an unlikely new teammate...well sorta teammate.

💬 Why you’ll love it:

Laugh-out-loud chaos: Deadpool roasts everyone—heroes, villains, even YOU, the reader.

Manga energy: Fast-paced art, wild expressions, and over-the-top fight scenes that could only come from a manga panel.

Cameos galore: Let’s just say a VERY famous Marvel faces pop in… and get roasted too. 👀 And we get a sneak peak into the next volume...

The artwork is bold, explosive, and packed with “wait, did that just happen?!” moments. You’ll flip a page and suddenly Deadpool is teaming up with (insert famous Marvel character to not spoil it with you) along with (insert another famous character) and wait what is happening????

This is NOT your serious, brooding superhero story. This is the kind of book you read when you want to laugh, gasp, and text your friend “okay but WHY is Deadpool like this??” 😂

📖 Final Word:

Deadpool: Samurai is basically Marvel meets manga chaos in the best possible way. If you love action, humor, and complete ridiculousness, grab this off the shelf. It’s fast, it’s funny, and it’s a total slice of Deadpool mayhem sushi. 🍣💥