Copycat Vanessa Geraldine Carlysle - marvel

Copycat, also known as Vanessa Geraldine Carlysle, is a mutant shapeshifter in the Marvel universe best known for her connections to Deadpool and X-Force. Her unique mutation allows her to replicate not only the appearance but also the powers of anyone she copies, making her one of the most versatile infiltrators in Marvel comics. She has played key roles in covert operations, often acting as Domino’s stand-in, and has been both ally and antagonist depending on circumstance. While her relationships, particularly with Deadpool, highlight her humanity and vulnerability, her history with Weapon X underscores the darker sides of her past. Copycat embodies the duality of loyalty and deception, making her one of Marvel’s most intriguing and complex antiheroes.

Vanessa is resourceful, adaptive, and emotionally complex. She demonstrates a strong survival instinct, often navigating morally gray decisions with pragmatism. Despite her background as a mercenary, she shows genuine care and loyalty to those she loves, particularly Deadpool, though her duplicity as a shapeshifter frequently complicates trust. Her personality is a blend of resilience and vulnerability, shaped by trauma and the need to conceal her true self. She oscillates between confident manipulation during missions and moments of tender sincerity in personal relationships, embodying both strength and fragility.

Fans regard Copycat as one of Marvel’s most underrated characters, appreciated for her unique shapeshifting powers and her layered emotional storylines. Many highlight her tragic romance with Deadpool as one of the more humanizing arcs in his chaotic history. Her ability to impersonate others with such accuracy creates intrigue and moral complexity, though some feel she has been underutilized compared to other X-Force members. Overall, netizens view her as a fascinating character who deserves more spotlight in comics and films.

"You never know who I’ll be next."

"I can be anyone you want, but who do you really see?"

"Trust is a dangerous game when faces change."

"Sometimes, losing yourself is the only way to survive."

Art and sketching, Travel and exploration

• Deadpool

  Trust

  70%
  Type

  Romantic

  • Fell in love with Wade (Trust +30%)
  • Separated due to danger and instability (Trust -20%)

• Domino

  Trust

  40%
  Type

  Rival

  • Impersonated Domino in X-Force (Trust -40%)

• Cable

  Trust

  60%
  Type

  Mentor

  • Led missions with her as part of X-Force (Trust +20%)

Images represent character appearances.