Newtype Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Goddammit, Marvel. I know how calculated this character's appeal is, and I still can't help but be in love. A monkey in a suit who's an assassin? That shit's not even fair. "Hitman Monkey is a soulful, tortured, jazz-loving 30-pound engine of destruction," explains Executive Editor Axel Alonso. "Think Chow Yun Fat from 'The Killer' as a monkey. To be specific, [a Japanese Macaque] monkey." ... "Let's be clear: HITMAN MONKEY is the harrowing tale of a Macaque monkey from the mountains of Japan who, though fate and circumstance, is transformed into the world's deadliest assassin," Alonso continues. "I fail to see what could be funny about-oh. I see your point." Hitman Monkey will actually debut as one of Marvel's digital comics, then show up in Deadpool and, apparently, Spider-Man. When asked how he feels Hitman Monkey's appearance in a Marvel Digital Comics Exclusive will help build anticipation for the character's appearance in February's DEADPOOL #20, Alonso sees at least one simple reason: "The fact that our protagonist is a monkey won't hurt." ... Once Hitman Monkey does make his way into the pages of the Merc With a Mouth's own book, Alonso promises that "Deadpool and Spider-Man will never know what hit 'em. Hitman Monkey is a skilled martial artist and crack shot, plus he's got mad hops. He is really good at what he does-one might even venture to say, he's the best there is at what he-Wait." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 ..perhaps more joy in this version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 ..perhaps more joy in this version? I knew it, I fucking knew it. Once I saw that title and that you were the last poster, I knew you were going to steal my fucking thunder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Did either of you two pic bitches even read the issue of Deadpool w/ Hitman Monkey? It was actually fairly entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genroh Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Read it. Loved it. Deadpool Hitman Monkey is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I was surprised I dug it as much as I did. I'm fairly neutral on feelings of Deadpool, but I thought this issue was pretty damned entertaing and actually lived up to the euphamism "funny book." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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