10 Most Violent Comic Book Heroes Ever

A truly legendary character, Deadpool is the very epitome of a grey antihero. Actually beginning his life in the comics as a traditional villain, the character's snarky quips and over the top escapades made him easily one of the most popular features in the Marvel universe.

Unlike almost every superhero out there, Deadpool isn't confined by any group or organisation that demands his time or loyalty. He's as free as a bird out in the world and delights in being able to go after whoever he pleases. He's also an immortal being which gives comic book storytellers some great opportunities to dish out some brutal moments by taking advantage of this mutant's super-regenerative abilities.

Deadpool has teamed up with everyone from Wolverine to Spider-Man and is usually shown as a vigilante going after society's degenerates. His martial arts skills and twirling blades might look elegant to begin with, however his action sequences are usually followed by some in-depth shots of some pretty gory decapitations usually glossed over in other hero stories.

This 'superhero' is also the only protagonist who has the ability to say that they have wiped out every single Marvel character in the universe, just because the voices inside his head told him to.