The World's Deadliest Assassin's new era continues in DEATHSTROKE VOL. 4, as part of DC Rebirth! With a thousand enemies and a thousand kills, Slade Wilson, a.k.a. Deathstroke, is the world's greatest assassin. His genetically enhanced strength, reflexes, healing and intellect--plus his ruthless dedication to his work--have made him one of the most feared people on the planet. Written by Christopher Priest (BLACK PANTHER), this game-changing volume collects DEATHSTROKE #21-25.
Deathstroke is a changed man. The worldÕs deadliest assassin has seen the light, and now he can no longer bring himself to take lives. So whatÕs an unrivaled mercenary to do when he can no longer kill? Start a superhero team, of course. Slade has recruited a group of young heroes into Project Defiance, including Kid Flash, Power Girl, Terra and his children, Rose and Jericho. Deathstroke claims his goal is to shape them into the heroes theyÕre meant to be. But no one on the team trusts the others...and they trust Deathstroke least of all. Can a lifelong assassin really leave his past behind and become a hero? Why has Slade really agreed to train Defiance? And when his enemies rise against him and kidnap Deathstroke...has he trained his team well enough to tangle with the most dangerous super-villains in the world? In one of the most acclaimed series of the year, writer Christopher Priest (Justice League) and artists Diogenes Neves (Green Arrow) and Jason Paz (Batman and Robin Eternal) take Deathstroke in a surprising new direction. Collects Deathstroke #21-25 and a Deathstroke story from DC Universe Holiday Special #1.
The World’s Deadliest Assassin blasts into a new era in DEATHSTROKE VOL. 1: THE PROFESSIONAL, as part of DC Rebirth! With a thousand enemies and a thousand kills, Slade Wilson, a.k.a. Deathstroke, is the world’s greatest assassin. His genetically enhanced strength, reflexes, healing and intellect-plus his ruthless dedication to his work-have made him one of the most feared people on the planet. But even Deathstroke has vulnerabilities-and someone in his inner circle is beginning to exploit them. When an assignment in a war-torn African country leads him to an old teammate, Deathstroke discovers that his own daughter, Rose-a.k.a. the Ravager-has a price on her head. In order to save her life, he’ll have to break his professional code, betray his most trusted allies, cross his most powerful enemy and defeat his own unshakeable addiction to violence. Can Deathstroke run this gauntlet and survive with his family, his honor and his life intact? Find out in DEATHSTROKE VOL. 1: THE PROFESSIONAL, exploding from DC’s blockbuster Rebirth event! This historic volume and great new jumping-on point opens a thrilling new chapter in the life of one of comics’ greatest villains-crafted by the legendary writer Christopher Priest and a killer team of artists, including Carlo Pagulayan, Larry Hama, Joe Bennett and more! Collects issues #1-5 of the acclaimed new series with the DEATHSTROKE: REBIRTH one-shot.
He is the worldÕs deadliest assassin, but lately the killer-for-hire called Deathstroke has become something more. With the help of the ÒDark TitansÓ of Team Defiance, heÕs turned his life around, and turned his weapons on more deserving targets. But that means breaking the unwritten code that governs the criminal underworldÉand making enemies on both sides of the law. Now Deathstroke finds himself in the crosshairs of incredibly powerful foes, both good and evil. The Secret Society of Super-VillainsÑincluding the Riddler, Black Manta, the Reverse-Flash and moreÑwants him punished for turning his back on its wicked ways. His resurrected ally Dr. Ikon wants revenge. The New Super-Man of China wants justice. And his young allies on Team DefianceÑincluding Kid Flash, Terra and his own children Jericho and RoseÑjust want him to stay alive and on the path of the righteous. Each trial takes its toll. Each battle brings its casualties. Deathstroke is in the fight of his life. What, and whom, is he willing to sacrifice to survive? Find out in Deathstroke Vol. 5: The Fall of Slade, from writer Christopher Priest (Black Panther) and artists including Diogenes Neves (Green Arrow) and Trevor Scott (Batgirl)! Collects Deathstroke #26-29 and Annual #1.
It's the conclusion of Christopher Priest's acclaimed Deathstroke run - and it starts with Slade Wilson's murder! In the wake of his father's apparent demise, Jericho accepts Lex Luthor's offer of power, leading to all-out sibling war between Jericho and Rose Wilson! When Slade wakes, he seeks to take that power for his own, leading to a confrontation between father and son! Is there any humanity left in Jericho? And can Deathstroke defeat his ultimate enemy - himself? Collects Deathstroke #44-50.
A thousand enemies, a thousand kills--Deathstroke is the world's greatest assassin. When Slade Wilson is confronted by his own troubled past, he'll be challengedc to reinvent himself before he loses everything and everyone in his life. Can Deathstroke be redeemed? ...And if he can, how long will he be able to keep up his hero status? Find out in Deathstroke by Christopher Priest Omnibus collecting Deathstroke: Rebirth #1; Titans #11; Teen Titans #8-29; Deathstroke #1-50; Titans: The Lazarus Contract Special #1; DC Holiday Special 2017 #1; Deathstroke Annual (Rebirth) #1
After being declared criminally insane, Deathstroke is committed to Arkham Asylum! It isn’t long before the hunter becomes the hunted as Slade, powerless and weaponless, is targeted by some of Gotham City’s most wanted. But Deathstroke soon learns that his only hope for survival may be to confront his own inner demons. Has Slade really lost his mind? And just who is this impostor masquerading as Slade on the outside? Collects DEATHSTROKE #36-40.
ÒThe Lazarus ContractÓ epilogue! As Deathstroke picks up the pieces of his life following the traumatic events of last monthÕs ÒThe Lazarus Contract,Ó a threat years in the making boils to the surface when an old friend becomes mortal foe!
DEATHSTROKEÕS LAST STAND! Slade Wilson, the unstoppable mercenary known as Deathstoke, has left more than his fair share of bodies in his wake. And now one of them has come back to return the favor. Five years ago, Deathstroke left his former partner Wardell Chambers for dead on a contract gone wrong in Kahndaq. Now calling himself Lawman, Chambers has returned, this time with the power to bend minds to his will, manipulating everyone around Slade in an elaborate game of deception in order to exact his revenge. With the lives of his children, Rose and Jericho, at stake, Slade is forced to form an alliance with the last person he ever thought possible-none other than RaÕs al Ghul, leader of the League of Assassins. But RaÕs al Ghul never makes a move without an ulterior motiveÉ Caught between the League of Assassins on one side and an army of mercenaries led by Lawman on the other, thereÕs only one question left for Deathstroke to answer: Who will be the last killer standing? From writer James Bonny (THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN) and artists Tyler Kirkham (TEEN TITANS) and Paolo Pantalena (RED HOOD/ARSENAL), DEATHSTROKE VOL. 4: FAMILY BUSINESS brings the baddest villains in the DC Universe to the ultimate showdown! Also including DEATHSTROKE ANNUAL #2 by GREEN ARROW scribe Phil Hester, this volume collects issues #17-20 and a special preview of DEATHSTROKE: REBIRTH #1!
Has the sun set on the world’s deadliest assassin? It’s Slade Wilson like you’ve never seen him before, brought to his lowest point and forced to face the last two people in the world he wants to fight: his own children, Joseph and Rose! Slade can kill anyone he sets his eye on...even though one eye is all he has. But when Slade finds himself completely blind, he faces a choice he’s never had to make before: adapt or die! With the help of genius teen hero Power Girl, Slade is making some changes, including an all-new identity. But when Power Girl enlists Slade’s help to stop another assassin, can Deathstroke really become the hero Power Girl thinks he is? Critically acclaimed writer Christopher Priest (JLA, Black Panther) along with collaborators Joe Bennett (RED HOOD/ARSENAL), Carlo Pagulayan (CONVERGENCE) and Larry Hama (G.I. Joe) continue the critically acclaimed rebirth of the DC Universe’s deadliest killer! Collects issues #12-18.
