Editing Deadpool (section)

=== Critical reception ===
Over the years, Deadpool has been recognized and celebrated in various rankings, each highlighting different aspects of his character. In 2008, ''[[Wizard (magazine)|Wizard Magazine]]'' ranked Deadpool 182nd in their "The 200 Greatest Comic Book Characters of All Time" list, acknowledging his early appeal as a unique [[Antihero|anti-hero]] in the comic world.<ref>{{cite web |date=May 5, 2008 |title=The 200 Greatest Comic Book Characters of All Time, part 2 |url=http://www.wizarduniverse.com/051308top200characters2.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080712002358/http://www.wizarduniverse.com/051308top200characters2.html |archive-date=July 12, 2008 |access-date=March 16, 2014 |work=[[Wizard (magazine)|Wizard]]}}</ref> Similarly, ''[[Paste (magazine)|Paste Magazine]]'' included Deadpool at 61 in their list of "The 100 Best Comic Book Characters of All Time," highlighting his unique self-awareness in the Marvel Universe, which sets him apart from typical archetypes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The 100 Best Comic Book Characters of All Time |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/comics/the-100-best-comic-book-characters}}</ref> By 2014, Deadpool's blend of humor and action had gained significant momentum, leading ''[[IGN]]'' to rank him 31st in their "Top 100 Comic Book Heroes" list, praising his offbeat nature and sharp [[wit]] that set him apart from traditional heroes.<ref>{{cite web |title=Deadpool – #31 |url=https://www.ign.com/top/comic-book-heroes/31 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140220133100/http://www.ign.com/top/comic-book-heroes/31 |archive-date=February 20, 2014 |access-date=March 16, 2014 |work=Top Comic Book Heroes |publisher=IGN}}</ref> ''[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]'' similarly noted his importance, placing him 45th in their "50 Greatest Comic Book Characters" list the same year, emphasizing his unpredictable and comedic approach to crime-fighting.<ref>{{cite web |title=The 50 Greatest Comic Book Characters |url=https://www.empireonline.com/50greatestcomiccharacters/default.asp?c=45 |access-date=March 16, 2014 |work=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]}}</ref>

His role within the [[X-Men (comic book)|X-Men universe]] has also garnered attention, as ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' ranked him 9th in their "Let's rank every X-Man ever" list in 2014, appreciating his unique relationship with the team and his [[Convention (norm)|unconventional]] methods.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Franich |first=Darren |date=June 9, 2022 |title=Let's rank every X-Man ever |url=https://ew.com/article/2014/05/21/x-men-best-worst/ |access-date=2023-02-04 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2018, ''[[GameSpot]]'' recognized Deadpool's influence beyond just humor, ranking him 29th in their "50 Most Important Superheroes" list for his impact on [[Modern Age of Comic Books|modern superhero storytelling]] and his ability to break the [[fourth wall]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The 50 Most Important Superheroes, Ranked |url=https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-50-most-important-superheroes-ranked/2900-473/#41 |access-date=2023-02-04 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref> That same year, ''[[Comic Book Resources|CBR]]'' ranked him 3rd in their "X-Force: 20 Powerful Members" list, highlighting his contributions to the team and his [[combat]] skills.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyse |first=Alex |date=2018-04-11 |title=X-Force: 20 Powerful Members Ranked From Weakest To Strongest |url=https://www.cbr.com/x-force-members-ranked/ |access-date=2023-01-25 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>

In 2019, ''[[ComicBook.com]]'' placed him 30th in their "50 Most Important Superheroes Ever" list, acknowledging his broader cultural impact, especially as a character who blurs the lines between hero and anti-hero.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ranking The 50 Most Important Superheroes Ever |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-50-most-important-superheroes-ranked/ |access-date=2023-02-04 |website=Movies |date=February 25, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Finally, in 2023, ''CBR'' ranked Deadpool 8th in their "10 Most Popular Marvel Characters" list, recognizing his continued global popularity and his status as one of Marvel’s most beloved and enduring characters.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harth |first=David |date=2023-01-22 |title=10 Most Popular Marvel Characters, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/popular-marvel-characters/ |access-date=2023-02-04 |website=CBR |language=en}}</ref>