Deadpool & The Mercs for Money Pull Overtime.

Wade Wilson better clean up the break room and get some new cubicles set up, because the Mercs for Money go full-time this summer.

Beginning in July, writer Cullen Bunn teams with artist Iban Coello for the ongoing exploits of DEADPOOL & THE MERCS FOR MONEY. Spinning out of the hit limited series, Foolkiller, Masacre, Slapstick, Solo, Stingray, and Terror join the Merc with a Mouth monthly for off-the-wall exploits.
We spoke with Bunn about the new opportunities the ongoing series presents, why Deadpool makes a terrible boss, and more.
Marvel.com: Cullen, what are you looking forward to exploring in this ongoing title that you didn’t get a chance to touch on in the limited series?
Cullen Bunn: With an ongoing series, I’ve got a lot more room to establish character developments, sub plots, and the like over time. I start seeding story elements from the first issue that will pay off much later in the series. In that respect, I’ve even established some ideas in the current limited series that will eventually roll into the new series.
Marvel.com: What makes Deadpool a terrible team leader?
Cullen Bunn: I’ve worked for a lot of really terrible bosses in my time. I’ve channeled many of them into this characterization of Deadpool. It’s funny how comical and ridiculous many of them were, needing no exaggeration in the translation. Perhaps the worst bosses were those who really had no clue what they were doing, no clue how to motivate and inspire a team, but they believed, deep down in the core of their soul, that they were the best of the best. That’s Deadpool. He’s got plenty of skill when it comes to operating on his own, but he’s faking it when it comes to leading this team. He’s too self-centered to be an effective leader, and not self-aware enough to figure out how to fix it.
Marvel.com: Will we see any tension or unrest as far as other members of the team looking to lead?
Cullen Bunn: Oh, yes! The opening scene of the first issue spotlights the idea that Deadpool has finally realized that his team isn't happy with him. And the more he tries to fix the problem—because he really doesn’t realize that he is himself the source of the strife—the more problematic it becomes. I wouldn’t say that any one member of the team is looking to take over as leader, but they are definitely looking for a change.
And, not to spoil anything, but there may be a rather shocking change in the team dynamic in the first arc.
Even though Deadpool’s name is front and center on the title, he might not be in charge for much longer!