Many fans hope the movie franchise will be more sincere in its depiction of his sexuality. In recent years, Deadpool has attracted a new audience among queer superhero fans. Writer Gerry Duggan once described him as “ ready and willing to do anything with a pulse.” Perhaps not the most sensitive way to characterize pansexuality, but definitely in-character for Deadpool specifically. He has expressed an interest in women and men throughout the comics (including a very obvious crush on Spider-Man). DC: Which comics universe reigns supreme?