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**fenrir1887** · 03-04-2010, 12:42 PM

No similarity at all, DB. First off, Deathstroke takes his job seriously, Deadpool does not. Deathstroke fights with 90% brain capacity at all times making him far more dangerous than Deadpool. Plus, Deathstroke is blind in one eye, hence his mask. Deadpool has a healing factor. Plus looking back at Deadpool's history, Wade Wilson is just an alias! Even Deadpool doesn't know what his real name is. The only reason it's seen as corny and old school is because it's older. Yes, I do care because I read both and it's obvious to me both companies have different strengths. Marvel's biggest one is the kids it seeks out. Aside from Elektra, Marvel's target audience is the younger readers. DC has not suffered loss of readership, so there are still people who prefer DC to Marvel.

**Demon-Mask** · 03-04-2010, 04:30 PM

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Plus, Deathstroke is blind in one eye, hence his mask.

And DereDevil is full on blind, yet is a highly effective fighter.

Either way, this debate has gotten too serious.

**Dudebro** · 03-04-2010, 07:00 PM

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No similarity at all, DB.

Yeah none at all! I guess that's why Deathstrokes wiki article has this in it-

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Another Marvel Comics character having many similarities to Deathstroke is Deadpool. Both have similar costumes, professions, rhyming names (Deathstroke is Slade Wilson while Deadpool is Wade Wilson), and similar code names (Death=Dead, you do a "stroke" in a "pool"). However, the two have completely different personalities with Deathstroke being a brilliant cutthroat mercenary whereas Deadpool is a sarcastic, possibly insane "merc with a mouth" (but they still have their jobs in common).

Also this entry on the Marvel Wikia(I bet the DC one has a similar entry)-

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Deadpool clearly bares a lot of unmistakable similarities to Deathstroke; Deadpool commonly uses the name "Wade Wilson", similar to "Slade Wilson", Deathstroke from the antimatter universe appears and has similar characteristics related to Deadpool (such as Deadpool's "merc with a mouth" wisecracks, a black spot on his mask over his eye somewhat resembling Deadpool's, the two wear nearly identical costumes, although they have completely opposite attitudes. While this character didn't seem to be as skilled at fighting as Deathstroke, his healing factor seemed far more effective, with Slade becoming annoyed at how hard he was to kill). This character tries to introduce his name multiple times but is always interrupted. The most he was able to get out was "Dea-". It could be implied Deadpool is the Marvel counterpart of Deathstroke, who was created 11 years earlier. Marvel seemingly acknowledged this in the Cable/Deadpool series, where Deadpool sometimes answers a letters column. Deadpool claimed that he didn't want to be in a Marvel/DC crossover, because people might mistake him for a certain DC character. The two of them actually met during a Mr. Mxyzptlk-influenced crossover event, in which the two of them fought with conflicting contracts to both kill and save Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne.

So yeah I guess the similarity is pretty well accepted.

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Either way, this debate has gotten too serious. .

You are correct sir.

**fenrir1887** · 03-05-2010, 02:25 PM

Wikipedia isn't always right. My sources are usually from the company websites themselves. Marvel disavows any similarities at all.

**Tails** · 03-05-2010, 02:31 PM

Where's your proof anyways? You're only typing stuff.

**fenrir1887** · 03-05-2010, 02:39 PM

Hang on. I'm getting to it.

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Okay, so I was wrong on the name bit. But it says here he is fluent in multiple languages, uses a teleportation device to get out of danger, and most times uses a combination of guns and blades doing his missions. Unlike Deathstroke, Deadpool will occasionally work with others. Deathstroke operates alone primarily. Deadpool has no one favorite target. Deathstroke makes it his mission to destroy the Teen Titans. Plus Deadpool has an immunity to most poisons. DareDevil can not fight Deathstroke and hope to win without aid. Why do you think Deathstroke is so dangerous to tackle alone.

**Tails** · 03-05-2010, 02:42 PM

and the proof? At least DB posted proof. =/

**fenrir1887** · 03-05-2010, 02:46 PM

That was all from Marvel's website. I hate trying to post proof to someone and expect them not to go looking themselves. But, I'll humor you.

**Tails** · 03-05-2010, 02:47 PM

I don't care about it either way I just like to do that~

**fenrir1887** · 03-05-2010, 02:53 PM

I hate being wrong most of the time, but this doesn't really count for hating it. BUT, similar or not the similarities end there. Besides, I still think Deathstroke would do what no man can and that is outfight Deadpool. Besides, what differentiates the characters is their attitudes anyway you look at it. So, I'm conceding at this point, but not on the other.

**Dudebro** · 03-06-2010, 03:12 AM

Fenrir you're splitting hairs about this. The point I'm trying to make is the majority of comic book fans realize that Deadpool is very similar to Deathstroke. Similar does not mean exactly the same. Also you shouldn't be fighting this, it helps your case since I'm saying Marvel basically copied a DC character.

I linked Wikipedia because it's a well known resource, it's more accurate then you may think. I also link the Marvel Wiki, that is probably the most accurate because it's updated and maintained by super comic book nerds. If someone tried to post inaccurate info it would be noticed and fixed.

Go browse the site yourself and see if it stands up to your scrutiny. I'm willing to bet you won't find any misinformation.
Marvel Comics Database

Same goes for the DC one. I never check it so I can't verify it with experience but I'm willing to bet it's just as good.
DC Comics Database

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Marvel disavows any similarities at all.

This isn't true, do you have a source for it?

**fenrir1887** · 03-06-2010, 08:25 PM

I just admitted defeat, dude. Don't rub my nose in it. Besides, you know full well Marvel did not copy or else DC would have had them for lunch in court over copyright.

**DrunkN** · 03-06-2010, 08:31 PM

It's hard to imagine Dudebro rubbing someone's nose in something...

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**fenrir1887** · 03-06-2010, 08:33 PM

In this case, he's doing it to me. However, in this case I need a dose of reality now and then.

**Tails** · 03-06-2010, 09:09 PM

Umm, I just think you're overreacting.

**fenrir1887** · 03-06-2010, 09:14 PM

Nah, I say otherwise. When it gets that serious, a good sharp response like that snaps me back to reality. Besides, I'm sitting here thinking how best to respond to the next thing that comes up without being mislead myself.

**Tails** · 03-06-2010, 09:24 PM

You're overreacting about DB. He isn't doing anything wrong, he may JOKE with people but he don't go the length you're saying.

**fenrir1887** · 03-06-2010, 09:26 PM

I was kidding about it. I'm trying to find some way to do it, but as usual my nerdspeak interferes.

**Tails** · 03-06-2010, 09:27 PM

O_o kidding? That does not look like kidding.

**fenrir1887** · 03-06-2010, 09:31 PM

Hard for me to kid sometimes, so I'll put it like this, if I offended anyone, I'm sorry. Now maybe I can find something else to say without sounding like a complete moron.

**Tails** · 03-06-2010, 09:35 PM

You can always do the Fred Flintstone.\

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10GBnTBEoQs]YouTube - Fred and Wilma do the duck walk dance[/ame]

**fenrir1887** · 03-06-2010, 09:36 PM

I don't exactly watch it anymore, not because I don't like it. I just don't have cable right now. But that is the one exception to not looking like a moron I would make.

**Tails** · 03-06-2010, 09:37 PM

Can always stream it~

**fenrir1887** · 03-06-2010, 09:41 PM

Like I said, I can make an exception. The other thing would be if I could pull the old gag from some of the older Bugs Bunny cartoons where the opponent's head turns into a donkey's when he gets suckered.

**Tails** · 03-06-2010, 09:45 PM

Wabbit season Duck season was best.