Another enjoyable issue. I came back sceptical after the shambolic Teen Titans Academy Crossover. But I needed have been. Thompson knows what he is doing with this story arc and the direction he wants it go (hopefully not forced into another crossover!). There is enough action, intrigue and mystery to keep you going from the first page to the last. Read Full Review

The developments that most readers would have forgotten about from earlier issues are bubbling up. This issue has treated us to high action in the wonderful “I'm Not Locked In Here With You” narrative. This series continues to both impress and surprise. When you pair that with the masterfully colored art delivering real-life to the mundane grey, alongside the deep visions of characters that deserve the dissection, it all adds up to a series that's an absolute treat. Read Full Review

Although the title of this book is Suicide Squad, Red X is clearly the star of the show. Thompson's focus on Red X is Suicide Squad #4'sgreatest strength, as he and artist Eduardo Pansica expertly demonstrate X's overall level of badassery. Unfortunately, the attention given to Red X is the issue's greatest weakness as the book feels like a commercial begging the reader to pick upTeen Titans Academy. This is a shame because I don't want to seeSuicide Squadbecome a vehicle that serves only as an introduction to other titles within DC's publishing line without pushing its narrative forward. Thankfully, Thompson alleviates my fears for the time being with Red X's reveals for each character. Read Full Review

Red-X runs rings around the Squad, making a few interesting observations (such as the mental state of Talon), but he's far from the team's only problem. Tensions between Peacemaker and Waller hit a fever pitch and Peacemaker starts planning a coup d'tat. There's certainly trouble brewing, especially given that Red-X temporarily short-circuits the bombs Waller uses to control her troops. The escape of Rick Flag during the chaos isn't likely to make Waller's life any easier. Read Full Review

Suicide Squad continues to surpass any expectations I had coming in, and I'm truly enjoying the brutal and fascinating ride. Read Full Review

Thompson did divulge some key components to a few of the main characters that I'm sure will ripen into prosperous fruit as SUICIDE SQUAD unfolds. Readers just need to hang in there throughout this tale with optimism for issue five. Read Full Review

While I've loved this series and thought it was one of the best titles that DC was putting out, this issue featuring Red X only tried to elevate that character while making the characters I actually care about in this book look like chumps. Yeah, we seeded some story elements throughout this issue, but ultimately it was a forced way to try and make Red X feel important and it only made this book feel less important by the end.   Read Full Review

Suicide Squad fans can safely skip this issue and not miss anything more than their team getting mauled by a cheat code character. Read Full Review

The writing here is just sub par. I feel like this title wants to be cancelled or just is filler. The artwork isn't too bad, but it feels like not much has happened. Read Full Review

This issue, while more entertaining, doesn't seem to add any substance to the bigger picture of the arc. I find myself still confused as to the story's direction and questioning the importance and place of the title in the overall universe it's set in. Read Full Review

This issue isn't good. It's really frustrating and goes nowhere and does nothing except for set up more things that we didn't need set up yet. I really hope this book turns it around soon. Read Full Review

The breakneck pace is such a novelty for a monthly comic; too many books these days meander and take ages to move forward, while this does the exact opposite.

honestly barely getting interested in this story, the only thing thats keeping this afloat is Peacemaker, Superboy, and Red X

Not bad, I just wish more would happen.

Solid issue and character moments with the glaring flaw being Red-X being this unstoppable super genius that outthinks Waller which was a pretty bad way to force elevate this "who's Red-X" mystery that's already dragging down Titans Academy's story.

Not anything great but its fun. It has me invested even though it probably shouldn't. I think the red x stuff was pretty cool.

They're hyping up Red X but there's a way to do that smartly and there's a way to just make him a Mary Sue, Thompson does it the wrong way. Better than Sheridan, though that's not a very high bar set lol.

Once again Red X forces the story to go on without ANY explanation. That character has been terrible so far. Just resolve his arc already.

"Did you hear that, Waller ? That's Music to my ears. "
- RED X