Yes that is a gun, and yes, Deadpool is happy to see you.

The Merc with a Mouth celebrates the first day of "12 Days of Deadpool" with a new poster reveal that homages Tim Burton's "Batman" film. Specifically, one of Jack Nicholson's most famous Joker Lines: "Wait'll they get a load of me."

WATCH: Deadpool Kicks Off Holiday Countdown To New Trailer

The poster, debuting at EW.com, is the first of a dozen planned promotional releases over the next two weeks, as the Fox film counts down to the Christmas Eve debut of a new trailer. The promotion itself was announced earlier today via a short teaser video.

Directed by Tim Miller, "Deadpool" stars Ryan Reynolds, T.J. Miller, Morena Baccarin and Gina Carano. The film opens Feb. 12.