Even when crossing over with other series, "Deathstroke" remains a must-read title. Read Full Review

Deathstroke #19 gives readers a lot to chew on. In each piece of the issue, from story and script to pencils, inks, colors, and letters, is a new element to contemplate. I like that this chapter of “The Lazarus Contract” challenges me to think about these characters, their continuity, and how all of these parts relate to the real world. Not only is this story one which is filled to the brim with the intricacies of emotion, but it is one which helps us peer into the regret that can bind us to the decisions we wish we could change, too. Read Full Review

Deathstroke #19 is a good read. It has plenty of action, and the art provided by Carlo and Roberto is awesome. Each page is full of color and life, and even the fight scenes were vivid and intense! I admit that I love having Deathstroke using the speedforce for his benefit! It's clear that he enjoys the near godlike power that he has, and I can't wait to see how the Titans attempt to take him down! Read Full Review

Once again the Lazarus Contract does not disappoint and continues to deliver outstanding storytelling filled with more than enough heart and suspense that'll leave readers in shock and disbelief. Read Full Review

Deathstroke is a great comic for both readers who consider themselves Deathstroke fans and for those that do not. Another great chapter in the Lazarus Contract arc. Read Full Review

The penultimate issue of The Lazarus Contract sets up the final confrontation to an interesting story. Deathstroke is carrying this crossover in ridiculous fashion where the roles of 80% of the characters not named Slade have forgettable contributions. Still, it's one of the better crossovers that DC has done in a while and paves the way for a finale worth checking out. Read Full Review

In the end of the issue Deathstroke runs fast enough to go into the past and meet Grant before he died. Now what he will do with that is what we need to find out next issue. Read Full Review

This crossover has been a little shaky in terms of story, but hopefully the final part will give it a powerful conclusion. Read Full Review

The colorful art highlighted every scene very well. But the dialogue left me for a loop on a couple occasions. There were also moments that really had no explanation, and congested the flow of the overall story. Other than that it was a high paced, and fun read. Priest does well in giving the reader an even deeper look into the good and bad parts of our heroes and villains. With time yet again, being the plot device, will this be a defining moment in Rebirth history? We can only wait to find out. Read Full Review

The artwork in this chapter is the best of the entire storyline. Carlo Pagulayan did get help with wonderful layouts by Larry Hama. Im hoping that when Deathstroke becomes a monthly title, that Pagulayan will be able to remain as the only artist on this series. While I enjoy Joe Bennetts work, I prefer Pagulayan to the regular DC Comics s house style. Read Full Review

After a slow start to this crossover, Deathstroke #19 finally makes up time and creates an engaging event. Read Full Review

This felt more like the rest of the Deathstroke run than a Titans/Teen Titans crossover and while that's not a bad thing for longtime readers, those jumping on here might be a bit confused.  I was hoping for some answers and a bit more forward movement in the Lazarus Contract side of things, but it all leads to a cool cliffhanger that will be resolved in the Teen Titans Special coming up.  I am still onboard, but more as a fan of Deathstroke than anything else. Read Full Review

Priest does what he can with a crossover that hasn't even gotten off the ground, fashioning a solid issue of Deathstroke around the trappings of "The Lazarus Contract." The crossover may not amount to much, but the individual issues can still provide a decent entertainment. Besides being entertaining, Deathstroke tackles issues like trust, redemption, and what it means to be a father. The parts are greater than the whole, and they're pretty good parts. Read Full Review

While Deathstroke #19 is the weakest part of "The Lazarus Contract" so far, it does more than enough to keep us invested in the forthcoming finale. Read Full Review

Overall this has been an interesting story and I like how Priest and the other writers expanded a bit on Slades history with his sons. I was always under the impression that Grant was the favored son, while Joseph was the outcast"but this issue seems to suggest the opposite. The art as always was excellent and the connecting covers continue to be a favourite of mine. Read Full Review

As a spotlight for Slade Wilson, Deathstroke #19 does a very good job getting readers to understand the character's motivation in "The Lazarus Contract" crossover. Unfortunately the lack of a true villain in this crossover continues to keep "The Lazarus Contract" from reaching the heights it should. Read Full Review

Deathstroke #19 gets to the bottom of what the "Lazarus Contract" event is all about. But uneven pacing and hard-to-follow flashbacks detract from the story at hand. Read Full Review

Easily the worst chapter of Deathstroke since its launch, Bonny is in desperate need to regroup if he wants his story to be viewed fondly. Read Full Review

While it moves the story forward the most out of all three issues, this is probably the weakest issue overall. So far this series just hasn't lived up to its pedigree, and with only one issue left it might not even get close. Read Full Review

A better issue that the Teen Titans one, but still not the level I want from this sort of event. I hope the annual resolves everything well, but only time will tell.

As someone who skipped out on the rest of The Lazarus Contract, I was surprised that I enjoyed as much as I did of this book. I felt as though I were still able to understand what was going on, and overall it did feel like another part of Deathstroke's story. Even though the story drags, especially when focusing on the Titans, it is a real treat when Deathstroke is on the page. This is perhaps the most human, yet the most intimidating he has ever been so far, and even get to see some great past scenes that fill in some of the gaping blanks.

SCORE: 6.1