Why does Deadpool have the same name as Deathstroke?

They had decided to introduce a sword and gun wielding assassin with super-agility to the pages of New Mutants, and Liefeld had just delivered his first designs on a character that he suggested they call "Deadpool." Nicieza called him back: "This is Deathstroke from the Teen Titans."
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Is Deadpool based off of Deathstroke?

It's no secret that Deathstroke and Deadpool have a lot in common. Deadpool was created by Rob Liefeld and Fabian Nicieza in the early 90s, while Deathstroke has been around since 1980. When Liefeld sent his co-creator his first designs of Deadpool, Nicieza replied “This is Deathstroke from the Teen Titans.”
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Is Slade Wilson Deadpool's brother?

He had the same word bubbles, an appearance that merged Deadpool with any given Liefeldian X-character, and the name Wade. He was introduced as Slade Wilson's half-brother, but due to sharing the same mother, he didn't share the same last name.
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Who copied who Deathstroke And Deadpool?

Deadpool creator Rob Leifeld even explained his creative process in borrowing elements from Deathstroke to create what would become one of Marvel's most popular characters in recent years.
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Who came first Slade or Deadpool?

Ten years before Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld created Deadpool (aka Wade Wilson) at Marvel Comics, DC Comics had created Deathstroke (aka Slade Wilson).
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Who is DC's Deadpool?

Deadpool, whose real name is Wade Winston Wilson, is a disfigured mercenary with the superhuman ability of regeneration and physical prowess. The character is known as the "Merc with a Mouth" because of his tendency to talk and joke constantly, including breaking the fourth wall for humorous effect and running gags.
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Why is Slade obsessed with Robin?

Robin. Slade considered Robin his rival as the leader of the Teen Titans. Slade was impressed by Robin's abilities, powers, and personality, and wanted him to be his apprentice.
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Is Deadpool Deadshot?

We're not trying to pick a fight or anything, but Deadshot has the drop on Deadpool. If you're looking for humor, hang with Wade Wilson. If you want to see the human body heal after a beat-down, watch Deadpool. If you're interested in substance, and a character who has room to evolve, look no further than Floyd Lawton.
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Who is Wade Wilson's father?

Thomas Wilson (Earth-616)
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Who is Slade Wilson's son?

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Camp and Lucifer star Liam Hall has signed on to play Joe Wilson, the son of Manu Bennet's Slade Wilson, for a two-part episode in the sixth season of The CW's DC show Arrow.
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What is Deathstroke's real name?

In the comics, Deathstroke was introduced 1980 in New Teen Titans No. 2. The character, whose real name is Slade Wilson, is an expert assassin with super strength and stamina. On TV he has been played by Manu Bennett on CW's Arrow.
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Is Deadpool in The Avengers?

Deadpool has officially entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the character appeared alongside Avengers: Endgame's Korg in a promotional video.
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Who is Marvel's version of Deadshot?

8 MARVEL: BULLSEYE (RIPPED-OFF: DEADSHOT)

Introduced in the 1950 Batman #59, Deadshot's often billed as someone who never misses his target.
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Are Slade and Deathstroke the same?

No Longer Deathstroke

Without any other real option besides coming up with a completely new name, the showrunners decided to have the villain be known by his first name, Slade.
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Is Deathstroke Robin's father?

An envelope containing DNA paternity tests showing Slade Wilson and Talia al Ghul are genetic matches as the parents of Damian Wayne (the current Robin).
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Who is Slade's daughter?

Rose Wilson is the daughter of Slade Wilson, better known as Deathstroke. As Ravager, Rose has followed in her father's footsteps in several ways, also becoming a highly trained assassin. Since Deathstroke is easily one of the best assassins in the DC Universe, Rose would, of course, be almost as deadly.
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Why did they cancel Teen Titans?

They were, supposedly, cancelled for the same reason; they were supposed to cater to boys, but then girls took to those shows, ruining the marketing strategies. Either way, the fan base for Teen Titans was so huge that the demand inspired a new show to be created in the absence of its great predecessor: Teen Titans Go!
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Who is the DC version of Thor?

Viking Prince is DC's version of Thor. Both are rooted in Norse mythology, and both have ties to Odin. Both Thor and the Viking Prince are warriors of high integrity and courage and both are invulnerable; however, the Prince is a mortal and can be killed.
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Is Deadpool weapon 11?

Weapon XI is also referred to by Col. William Stryker as "Deadpool", due to having powers "pooled" from many other mutants killed and/or kidnapped in the film, including Wolverine's healing factor, Cyclops' optic blasts, Wraith's teleportation ability, and Chris Bradley's technopathy.
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Why is Deadpool not in Avengers?

The real reason that Deadpool can't be in Avengers: Infinity War or any of the other Avengers films is much less interesting: Deadpool's appearance is restricted by licensing rights.
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Why is Thanos cursed Deadpool?

Death wanted Deadpool to unite with her which could only happen when he would die. It happened in Deadpool- Funeral For A Freak (Deadpool vol. 1 #64) when Thanos cursed Deadpool with life so that he could no more come between him and his love Death (an embodiment of end of life or a biological manifestation of death).
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