All in all, this issue would be really good in setting up suspense within the reader for the final issue if it weren't for Marvel jumping the gun by giving away the ending. Because they did though, I have to give it 3 out of 5 stars.

It's got great potential with a good lead in for the rest of the story, but I want to see the main character act like he's been characterized in both the past and future of this franchise.

So to finish up, things are looking great for Deadpool recently. I had put the book down for a while, I got bored with what seemed like silliness for the sake of silliness ever since Deadpool Corps and I missed the byplay and the ho-yay between Wade and Cable. Now that Shiklah is here though, it looks like I'm going to have to pick it up again.

Is there anything bad about this book? Well if there is then I can't find it. The story is great, the art is great, the humor is right on point along with the characterization, and while the end of the book marks the end of this particular arc it sets things up beautifully for the next arc with several unresolved issues that make you want to come back for more. A special kudos by the way, to artist Jenny Frison for a most excellent cover reminiscent of the classic casino caper plot. The only reason I'm not giving this book 5 stars is because I don't believe in perfection, I'm a crusty, old, curmudgeon that way. So on that note, go buy this book!