Deadpool is one of the only heroes in the Marvel Universe who knows he lives inside a comic book. That, along with his generally kooky personality, has led to some pretty bizarre adventures over the years. And as the character returns to the big screen in Deadpool 2 this month, now is the perfect time to get caught up with those wacky stories.

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From the time Deadpool slaughtered the Marvel Universe to the story where he married a vampire, these are the craziest tales in his long comic book career.Deadpool 2 opens in theaters on May 15 in the UK, May 16 in Australia, and May 18 in the US—where it's tracking to make $150 million opening weekend . While you patiently wait for the film's release, check out this perfectly ridiculous IMAX poster and watch our breakdown of the final trailer below.

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