Deadpool ##16 (German Edition/Panini)
Marvel Comics (Published by Panini Verlags GmbH in Germany) • Deadpool (Volume 2 German Series)
Writer
Daniel Way
Interior Artist
Shawn Crystal, Salva Espin
Cover Artist
Dave Johnson
Publication Date
March 2012
Cover Variant
Regular Panini Edition
Printing
First Printing (German Edition)
Comic Description
This issue features Deadpool in the 'Whatever It Takes' storyline. It is a '100 Seiten' (100 Pages) special edition often used in European markets to collect multiple US single issues (likely collecting US Deadpool Vol. 2 #27-30). It features Deadpool interacting with characters like Black Widow and managing his chaotic mercenary lifestyle.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5 equivalent)
Condition Details
Visible horizontal surface rippling/waves across the center of the cover (likely from storage or moisture exposure), minor spine ticks, blunting on the top-left corner, and light edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00 / Graded: $25.00 - $40.00
Recent Sales
German Panini editions generally sell for lower premiums than US Marvel originals unless they contain exclusive content or are rare variants; current auctions show similar issues for 3-7 Euros.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The market value of this specific foreign edition is low, and the cost of grading would exceed the comic's value. The surface waving also significantly lowers the technical grade.
Notable Features
German language edition ('Neu Geboren', '100 Seiten!'), European price code/barcode on the cover, and Dave Johnson Dave Johnson cover art which was originally used for US Deadpool #27.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Panini Verlag production. Features standard European paper stock (higher gloss than US newsprint of the era) and correct German publishing indicia on the bottom-left spine area.