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Same here, didn't really feel this one but maybe Williamson can turn it around, I give him some credit.
Deathstroke Inc. #1
| Writer | Joshua Williamson |
| Artist | Howard Porter |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
After suffering too many losses, Slade Wilson decides it's time for a change. When he's enlisted to work with an ages-old secret organization called T.R.U.S.T. who want to take down the heavy-hitter villains, he's all in. They'll supply him with an all-new team and resources for his new mission into the depths of the weirdest parts of the DCU, including a new partner...Black Canary! Wait what?! Enjoy explosions, kick-ass action, and new outrageous adventures as DC's meanest S.O.B. gets tangled up in a major mystery building in the shadows of the DCU.
CRITIC REVIEWS
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COMICON - Olly MacNamee
Oct 07, 2021Deathstroke the Terminator joins forces with Black Canary and T.R.U.S.T. in a striking debut issue that mixed odd-couple relationship dynamics with surreal horror. An entertaining read with stunning art from cover to cover. Read Full Review
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9.6
Forces Of Geek - Lenny Schwartz
Sep 29, 2021Overall, this is a good first issue for this continuing series. Read Full Review
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9.0
Dark Knight News - Lauren Fiske
Oct 02, 2021Are there any allusions we missed? What are you most looking forward to in this series? Drop a comment below. Read Full Review
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8.9
The Super Powered Fancast - Timala Elliott
Sep 28, 2021Williamson's first entry into this series is both compelling and filled with adventure. Read Full Review
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8.5
GWW - Nick Friar
Sep 27, 2021Deathstroke has some serious issues to sort out, but Williamson, Porter and company are going to have a fun time on this journey with Slade and Black Canary. Read Full Review
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8.3
Graphic Policy - Brett
Sep 29, 2021Deathstroke, Inc. #1 is a fun comic. It doesn't take itself seriously and just goes with the flow. There's no thinking here. It's big guns, cool toys, and lots of action packed in its pages. But, Williamson teases a little more with the characters' motivations. Whether the series continues its popcorn summer blockbuster path or can be more will be all about that and we'll have to wait and see. But, for a beginning, this is a crazy start that shows off everyone's talents. Read Full Review
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8.1
The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu
Sep 28, 2021Overall, the high octane action and amazing art by Porter mask the story beat and background that seems to be lacking in this opening installment. Nevertheless, there is certainly enough here to hang on for a couple more issues to see how the series unfolds. Read Full Review
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8.0
Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles
Sep 28, 2021Deathstroke Inc. gets off to a solid start. Its not shaking up too much with the title character, but this new premise should provide some interesting storylines. Read Full Review
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8.0
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Sep 28, 2021It's a mess so far, but it's a highly entertaining mess and one that seems like it's going to make use of a lot of both characters' complex histories. Read Full Review
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8.0
But Why Tho? - Quinn
Sep 28, 2021Deathstroke Inc. #1 is a good first issue. It introduces our new team well and provides some fun action, weird imagery, and witty dialogue that I hope continue to be seen in the next few issues. But whether or not this series sinks or swims will definitely be determined by future issues. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett
Sep 29, 2021The result is a violent ride filled with gonzo energy and absurd encounters that delivers on all of Deathstroke's "cool factor," while still suggesting some layers of death beneath the many colorful explosions. Read Full Review
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7.0
AIPT - Benjamin Novoa
Sep 28, 2021While Deathstroke Inc. may appear formulaic to a seasoned comic reader, part of its appeal is how it leans into expectations and provides a joyride from start to finish. Some of the pending "twists" seem evident, but I'm curious to see how it plays out, nonetheless. "Suburban Horror" ends with a preview of things to come, and if the snippets they provided are any indication, Deathstroke Inc. could work its way onto my pull list. Read Full Review
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7.0
Weird Science - Jim Werner
Sep 28, 2021Deathstroke Inc. opens with a bang, and those looking for crazy action and villains may have more fun with this than I did. However, I expected something more significant from this first issue, and while I was a bit disappointed overall, I will be back next month to see if it's more my cup of tea. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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9.0
pretty solid intro to this series. I'll put it on the list.
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9.0
Williamson and Porter dream team is back to turn the DCU upside down! Ballantine makes me think of a possible like to the FC villain Libra (his name was Justin Ballantine); we see Prometheus' Crooked House in the Still Zone during the previews; and a possible confrontation/crossover with the Robin series Williamson is also writing. This is what monthly comics should be!
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9.0
Slade is back! Love this direction, it's different but it feels very cohesive with Deathstroke's previously comic series. I'm a big Black Canary fan so seeing her here is definitely a plus. Really curious to see how Slade develops from now on.
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8.5
This feels like a good followup to Christopher Priest's run. Slade Wilson still wants to be loved and provide a good example to the people he loves. But when he feels good doing the morally gray things, he feels authentically at odds with himself. So seeing him essentially in a parody of Batman Incorporated to the point of using stolen Bat tech, feels like an attempt at reinvention by following Batman (and Grant Morrison's) example. Or at the very least trying to show Batman up. Which ironically feels like another reason Black Canary is in the same boat at Deathstroke in showing up Green Arrow's espionage antics in Checkmate; that's despite the fact she's really in on favors. Plus, with how a bigger plot is building behind the scenes, more
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8.5
Far from perfect, but boy was this interesting and fun
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7.5
"The only time I've ever been remotely happy in my life is when I was hurting people." This is going to be fun.
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7.0
Era o que os fãs do Slade esperavam? Pelo menos a copia que eu comprei foi a capa do Adam Hughes.
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7.0
Maybe I'm not being totally fair since Priest's run has set the bar pretty high regarding what I expect from a Deathstroke comic (it was one of the best, if not the best, Rebirth comics) but this was slightly disappointing. It's called "Deathstroke Inc." so I was expecting something different and special from Slade. Instead he's just stealing Batman's weaponry and paints it orange, that's kind of the gist of the "Inc." part. Art doesn't help either. I hope Williamson will do a better job in the future, he's earned some leniency from me with his work but this first issue didn't feed me with a lot of confidence.
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7.0
Why does Deathstroke want to be a hero? Fun set up to what could be promising. My favorite thing about this issue is the use of the BOW! BANG! BOOM! words in this issue. felt different. But I also don't really care but im gonna keep reading since I like the team up of Black Canary & Deathstroke.
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7.0
This is fine, but I don't find Williamson's writing very compelling. I'm just confused why this exists so far.
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6.5
This was terrible, this is not Slade Wilson, they just destroyed one of the most incredible characters in DC
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6.0
I did not like this Deathstroke, something is missing. I don't know the cynicism, being a twisted bastard. Joshua isn't that bad because he tries to respect the canon, but he doesn't feel right for Slade.
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4.0
Completely toothless, especially after Priest's excellent run, but I guess 4channers need someone they can relate to.
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