‘Deadpool’ Used This Marvel Character Without Permission

Deadpool is a bonafide smash hit at the box office, breaking all kinds of records and pulling in over $135 million. And like other superhero movies as of late, the comic book adventure is full of Easter eggs for fans. But Marvel Studios and Disney may not like one of the more easily identifiable nods to the MCU. Apparently, screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick decided to use a Marvel-owned character without their permission. How did they get away with it? They slightly altered the name of the character, and stripped him of his back story. But the two writers confirm this is the same man seen in the Marvel comics, upon which Deadpool is based. He is introduced during the big end fight scene as Wade Wilson's old colleague Bob. For some, the moment won't amount to much. But for long-time Deadpool readers, they will recognize this character as Wade's frequent companion and adversary Bob, an Agent of Hydra.