Mercs for Money
The Mercs for Money are a team that feature in Marvel Comics.
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History
The Mercs for Money were a team of superpowered mercenaries that operated on Earth and had been founded by Deadpool. (Deadpool v6 #3) Originally, he operated it under the name of the Heroes for Hire when that name was not in active use. (Deadpool v6 #1) Its origin was traced to when Deadpool learnt that Solo had masqueraded as him whilst on a job and piggybacked on the merc's success to take jobs at Deadpool's pay rate. Solo's impersonation helped Deadpool become more popular thus benefiting both mercenaries as a result. This inspired Wilson to create a franchise based on the use of his identity to profit all its members. (Deadpool v6 #7) After recruiting Solo, other vigilantes and mercenaries were chosen all of whom were to pattern themselves on the Deadpool persona as part of their costume. (Deadpool v6 #1) Shortly afterwards, Deadpool received a cease-and-desist letter from Luke Cage who was one of the co-founders of the original Heroes for Hire to prevent Wilson from using the name. (Deadpool v6 #2) As a result, Deadpool was legally forced to change the groups name where they came to be known as the Mercs for Money. (Deadpool v6 #3) Around this time, the Mercs for Money began to use color-coded costumes to distinguish each other from an independent Deadpool impersonator who was ruining the real one's reputation. (Deadpool v6 #4) This evil impersonator ended up being revealed as Madcap, who was also a member of the Mercs for Money. (Deadpool v6 #5)
Once they got rid of Madcap, the Mercs for Money began using their own personal uniforms. (Deadpool & the Mercs for Money v1 #1)
Members of the Mercs for Money have been displeased when expecting Deadpool to give them their paychecks. (Deadpool v6 #14) While trying to start their own business, the Mercs for Money members discover that they were being skimmed by Deadpool. (Deadpool v6 #15) Upon retrieving a safety deposit from Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, and setting their contracts on fire, the Mercs for Money and Deadpool went their separate ways. (Deadpool v6 #17)
Overview
In appearance, the Mercs for Money were a team of mercenaries and vigilantes that banded together under the Deadpool identity in order to get jobs that would profit them all. (Deadpool v6 #1)
Members
1st Team
- Deadpool :
- Foolkiller :
- Madcap :
- Masacre : the man who would become Masacre used to be a priest. He initially thought that dedicating his life to religion would help him feel fulfilled. One day, the mercenary Deadpool visited his church and confessed to him, leaving an important impression on him. The priest concluded that there was no good in the world, and declared that it instead deserved punishment. (Deadpool v6 #7)
- Scott Adsit :
- Solo :
- Slapstick :
- Stingray :
- Terror :
Second Team
- Domino :
- Deadpool :
- Gorilla-Man :
- Hit-Monkey :
- Machine Man :
- Masacre :
- Negasonic Teenage Warhead :
Notes
- The Mercs for Money were created by Gerry Duggan and Mike Hawthorne where they made their first appearance in Deadpool v6 #1 (November, 2015).
In other media
Video games
- In Marvel Contest of Champions, the Mercs for Money appeared in the setting of the mobile video game.
- In Marvel Future Fight, the Mercs for Money appeared in the setting of the mobile video game.
Appearances
- Deadpool v6: (2015)
- Deadpool & the Mercs for Money v1:
- Deadpool & the Mercs for Money v2:
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