Deathstroke Inc. #9

7.1

Critic Rating

9 Reviews
7.5

User Rating

31 Reviews
Event\Storyline Shadow War
Writer Joshua Williamson
Artist Paolo Pantalena
Cover Price $3.99

A tragic death sends the Shadow War into overdrive, and Batman and Robin must solve the mystery before more blood is shed! Meanwhile, Deathstroke regroups with the Secret Society to plan an attack on Talia and the League of Shadows. If Talia wanted a war, she's going to get a war!

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CRITIC REVIEWS

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  • 10

    Get Your Comic On - Dave Jones

    May 24, 2022

    An explosive issue which is easily my favourite of The Shadow War event. A story of epic magnitude which is clearly gearing towards an explosive ending. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles

    May 24, 2022

    With Shadow War winding down, the mini-event has delivered on high-stakes, over the top action while finally reuniting Batman and Robin. This issues cliffhanger sets up a very exciting seventh chapter. Read Full Review

  • 8.5

    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield

    May 24, 2022

    Overall, this is an intriguing chapter, but definitely feels like it's setting the stage for something much bigger in the final two chapters. Read Full Review

  • 8.0

    The Batman Universe - Jamie Remolde

    May 26, 2022

    This story continues to be fantastic and enjoyable. There is more emotion and pathos than violent action, and that is unusual for a story such as this. I cannot wait for the next installment in the pages of Robin. Read Full Review

  • 7.0

    Dark Knight News - Lauren Fiske

    May 27, 2022

    I also wonder if we'll see Deathstroke, Batman, and Robin encounter one another in this way again. The crossover was amazing, but I do want more Slade Wilson-centered stories for his series. Now that "Shadow War" is over, I'm sure we'll be back to Deathstroke the Terminator in no time. Read Full Review

  • 6.5

    Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez

    May 24, 2022

    Deathstroke Inc. #9 pushes the Shadow War forward in a way that elevates the stakes of what this crossover has been all about. While the major death proves to be nothing more than a plot device it does not get in the way of the pacing of this story. By the end of Deathstroke Inc. #9 you can't helped but be invested in where Joshua Williamson will go next with Shadow War. Read Full Review

  • 6.5

    Batman-News - Aaron Ray Jr.

    May 26, 2022

    In isolation this may be the best single issue of Shadow War. It is clean and straight to the point. Bad guy hurt, angry, and ready for war. On the other hand, I expect the inevitable fanboy screeching that is sure to happen anytime Ghostmaker clashes with any fan favorite character. Does his inclusion ruin the story? No, but it doesn't help. Ultimately, it is a perfectly fine read and lead up to Robin #14, where I'm sure some kind of War will begin. Read Full Review

  • 5.0

    AIPT - David Brooke

    May 24, 2022

    Deathstroke Inc. #9 is an okay at best experience. It sets up the fallout of Deathstroke losing his son well, but a lot of the action ends up being more flash than anything else. Read Full Review

  • 4.0

    ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett

    May 25, 2022

    "Shadow War" certainly hasn't done any favors for a series that was already leaning far too heavily on stylistic embellishments. Read Full Review

USER REVIEWS

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  • 9.5

    JRW7

    Nov 10, 2022

    The cover is relevant and beautifully drawn. 2/2 The art is great in this issue with Slade and his family looking exceptionally great. 2/2 The dialogue is heavy in this with Deathstroke losing all forms of self-preservation for himself, his soldiers, or his daughter. 2/2 The story about Deathstroke's grieving and loss is a unique and new story for Deathstroke, especially of someone he just meet. 2/2 The characters are good, with Deathstroke being exceptional. 1.5/2

  • 8.0

    SnakeWilson

    May 24, 2022

    First of all, I do appreciate that this issue takes time to grief over Respawn's death(funny to think that he "fridged" to give Slade proper motivation here). Also, when Slade has Clownhunter as a hostage it was clearly a parallel to Judas Contract where they first telled Deathstroke's origin. A lot happen here, which is good, since now this crossover is nearly its end. Again, another solid issue however, I must admit, this crossover is feeling a little bit boring to me. Maybe this is due to the size of it, this storyline could be shorter.

  • 7.0

    Lal

    May 24, 2022

    It was okay, but I feel like the Deathstoke issues in this crossover are quite skippable. This issue mostly just set the stage for the Robin issue, and while some things progressed, it seems like the event could have easily included fewer books.

  • 7.0

    daspidaboy

    May 25, 2022

    its not a bad issue at all. Could be better. Art looks decent.

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  • 6.0

    As expected, this story is reaching its climax, but the most anticipated part is that it will soon be over. If this didn't tie in with Batman I'd not even be reading it at all. Unfortunately I feel this story has given the best it has to offer already. Next time Batman crosses over with a handful of books I don't read I'll wait for the collected edition.

  • 5.0

    FuzzyCracker

    May 24, 2022

    This whole event has been one big "ok". Lot of exposition and splash pages, but very little worthwhile happening.

  • 5.0

    REYNARD

    May 24, 2022

    No way they are really linking this to Mark Waid's World's Finest, but doesn't that book take place in the past? How the fuck does Nehza factor into this bullshit? Weak dialogue, mundane story beats, and a couple continuity discrepancies (Girder is currently merc'd in the Flash Book). I can put money that the twist is Geo-force like I've been saying since this event started.

  • 4.0

    Tempra16v2.0Turbo

    May 24, 2022

    This event is so bad it looks like a parody.

  • 10

    JLD

    May 25, 2022

  • 10

    Bruno Mael

    May 26, 2022

  • 10

    Lock

    Jun 12, 2022

  • 9.5

    Dave

    May 23, 2022

  • 8.5

    Robin

    May 24, 2022

  • 8.0

    wesshamu

    Jun 16, 2022

  • 8.0

    Jason The Dude

    Jun 28, 2022

  • 8.0

    Drasek83

    Jul 14, 2022

  • 8.0

    Afre

    Mar 16, 2023

  • 7.5

    Watchtower022

    May 27, 2022

  • 7.5

    Joresti

    Jun 01, 2022

  • 7.5

    retcon_D

    Jun 03, 2022

  • 7.5

    UxasIs

    Jun 03, 2022

  • 7.5

    Swanktub

    Jun 04, 2022

  • 7.5

    Psycamorean

    Oct 02, 2022

  • 7.5

    K-23

    Oct 21, 2022

  • 7.5

    matmene

    Apr 25, 2023

  • 7.5

    VladEkHead

    Jan 16, 2025

  • 7.0

    Simargl

    May 29, 2022

  • 7.0

    DrunkenDragon13

    Jun 27, 2022

  • 7.0

    truffaz

    Jan 08, 2023

  • 7.0

    Adsun22

    Feb 11, 2024

  • 6.5

    Stormwrath

    May 24, 2022

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