Marvel’s unlikely duo comes together in this tutorial showing how to draw Cable and Deadpool in their iconic combined pose. This composition features both mercenaries from the superhero comics loaded with weapons, recreating imagery from their popular team-up series. Nathan Summers and Wade Wilson have shared comic pages since 2004, forming one of Marvel’s most entertaining partnerships.
Sketching the Mercenary Duo
This detailed guide spans 28 steps, constructing both characters in a vertical composition with Cable holding massive rifles overhead and Deadpool positioned below wielding dual pistols and katanas!
Design Elements in This Composition
- Cable at top holding two crossed rifles above his head
- Cable’s techno-organic arm with metallic ribbed plating
- White hair and glowing eye on Cable’s scarred face
- Deadpool positioned below
- Deadpool’s red mask with expressive white eye patches
- Two pistols raised in Deadpool’s red-gloved hands
- Multiple pouches and utility belt details on both
Drawing Cable and Deadpool together requires balancing two distinct character designs. For individual character studies, check out Deadpool full body or Cable standing. Their teammate Colossus also appears in the Deadpool films. The Cable with gun tutorial covers his weapon handling in more detail.
Following 28 Construction Steps
Multi-character compositions require careful planning. Track your progress with this color system:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Cable and Deadpool: Complete Duo Tutorial
Share Your Mercenary Artwork!
That wraps up all 28 steps to draw Cable and Deadpool in their weapon-loaded composition. The vertical arrangement with crossed rifles and katanas creates a symmetrical design worth the extra effort. Drop your comments below and post links to your finished Marvel duo drawings!