In the Marvel Universe Handbook style, this one-shot has everything you need to make sense of Deadpool! (Is that even possible?) In this issue, there are more ALL-NEW profiles than 'Pool has voices in his head -- from "allies" (Outlaw, Weasel, Zombie Deadpool, Blind Al , and Bob, Agent of Hydra), to enemies (Ajax, Dr. Bong, Madcap), to the hotties

This is no nostalgia trip, True Believers! Just as the original series dealt with the important matters of the day, the new HOWARD tackles the big issues, starting with that scourge of the modern world: Boy Bands! "Making the Band" is classic satire in the Gerber/Howard tradition, with all the added creative freedom that the MAX line allows!

Spider-Verse is too heavy for you? Go back to 616 for two super special stories of Spider-Man! Rising Star Shawn Ryan (creepy X-MEN / IRON MAN / NOVA shares, Suicide Squad) and Brandon Peterson (creepy X-MEN, age Altron) bring you a story that will have everyone talking! Jai Nitz (Dream Thief) and Marvel newcomer Ron Salas bring you back story