Deathstroke Vol. 1: Legacy (the New 52)


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"Originally published in single magazine form in Deathstroke Deathstroke"--Colophon.




Deathstroke Vol. 1: Gods of Wars


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Slade Wilson is the world’s deadliest assassin. His reputation doesn’t just precede him, it’s his most important asset. So when Slade is betrayed by his trusted friend and handler and left for dead, the world thinks Deathstroke has finally been terminated. Slade’s most valuable possession has been taken from him. Now, the world’s deadliest assassin has awoken with a completely different face and a completely new mission: find the man who arranged for his death, and who is building an army that will threaten every nation on Earth. Find Odysseus. But as Slade hunts Odysseus, Odysseus hunts the one man who will unlock his ultimate power and ultimate victory. And all three have one thing in common-a shared history that could destroy Deathstroke’s new life before he even has a chance to build it! Writer/artist Tony Daniel (DETECTIVE COMICS) carves a new path for the DC Universe’s deadliest killer…and newest hero? DEATHSTROKE: GODS OF WAR collects issues #1-6.




Deathstroke


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"Nobody defeats Deathstroke. Slade Wilson has killed a Titan, held his own against the God of War and gone punch for punch with Superman and lived to tell the tale. But someone has found the one chink in Deathstroke's armor... Now his daughter, Rose, has gone missing, taken by none other than Harley Quinn. Harley intends to force Slade to make good on an old promise, and her ultimatum is simple: to find his daughter, he'll have to kill Amanda Waller, head of the Suicide Squad and Harley's jailor. But how far can anyone trust the unbalanced Harley? When Deathstroke's intel pits him against everyone from Lex Luthor's army of Bizarros to Red Hood, it's clear that there's more to this puzzle than meets the eye. Deathstroke wants answers, but more importantly, he wants his daughter back. And he's not about to let anyone stand in his way! Writers James Bonny (THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN) and Tony S. Daniel (DETECTIVE COMICS) and artists Tyler Kirkham (TEEN TITANS) and Paolo Pantalena (RED HOOD/ARSENAL) set Deathstroke on his most important mission yet in DEATHSTROKE VOL. 3: SUICIDE RUN!"--




Deathstroke Vol. 2: God Killer


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The worldÕs deadliest assassin faces the fight of his life. If it can be killed, Slade Wilson, a.k.a. Deathstroke the Terminator, assassin for hire, will find a way to kill it. At least, thatÕs what he tells his employers. But this next contract may be too much for even Deathstroke to handle. SladeÕs newest assignment comes from Hephaestus himself, armorer to the gods of Olympus. In order to reach his target Lapetus, the imprisoned god of mortality, Slade will have to travel through the gates of Tartarus on the Amazon homeland of Themyscira. To protect her home and fellow Amazons, Wonder Woman will do whatever it takes to stop Slade on his foolÕs errand, and Superman is right by her side. With the Man of Steel, the God of War and an army of the undead out for his blood, this final fight might just be a dead end for Deathstroke! DEATHSTROKE VOL. 2: GOD KILLER joins acclaimed writer and artist Tony S. Daniel (DETECTIVE COMICS), along with writer James Bonny (THE SAVAGE HAWKMAN) and artists including Tyler Kirkham (TEEN TITANS) and Sandu Florea (BATMAN). Collects DEATHSTROKE #7-10, ANNUAL #1 and DC SNEAK PEAK: DEATHSTROKE #1.




Deathstroke Vol. 4: Family Business


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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!




Deathstroke (2014-) #11


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It's the Suicide Squad vs. Deathstroke! He's battled gods, slain his enemies, and even sacrificed parts of himself he never thought he could live without! But Deathstroke's biggest challenge still lays ahead, and if he wants to succeed he'll need to defeat the assembled might of the Suicide Squad! Will this be his chance to get back at Harley Quinn after their previous battle?







Arrow and Superhero Television


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This collection of new essays focuses on The CW network's hit television series Arrow--based on DC Comic's Green Arrow--and its spin-offs The Flash, DC's Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl. Comic book adaptations have been big business for film studios since Superman (1978) and in recent years have dominated at the box office--five of the 11 highest grossing films of 2016 were adapted from comics. Superheroes have battled across the small screen for considerably longer, beginning with The Adventures of Superman (1952-1958), though with mixed results. The contributors explore the reasons behind Arrow's success, its representation of bodies, its portrayal of women, its shifting political ideologies, and audience reception and influence on storylines.




Adapting Superman


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Almost immediately after his first appearance in comic books in June 1938, Superman began to be adapted to other media. The subsequent decades have brought even more adaptations of the Man of Steel, his friends, family, and enemies in film, television, comic strip, radio, novels, video games, and even a musical. The rapid adaptation of the Man of Steel occurred before the character and storyworld were fully developed on the comic book page, allowing the adaptations an unprecedented level of freedom and adaptability. The essays in this collection provide specific insight into the practice of adapting Superman from comic books to other media and cultural contexts through a variety of methods, including social, economic, and political contexts. Authors touch on subjects such as the different international receptions to the characters, the evolution of both Clark Kent's character and Superman's powers, the importance of the radio, how the adaptations interact with issues such as racism and Cold War paranoia, and the role of fan fiction in the franchise. By applying a wide range of critical approaches to adaption and Superman, this collection offers new insights into our popular entertainment and our cultural history.




Sanctuary Cities, Communities, and Organizations


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The term "sanctuary city" gained a new level of national recognition during the 2016 United States presidential election, and immigration policies and debates have remained a top issue since the election of Donald Trump. The battle over immigration and deportation will be waged on many fronts in the coming years, but sanctuary cities - municipalities that resist the national government's efforts to enforce immigration laws - are likely to be on the front lines for the immediate future, and social workers and others in the helping professions have vital roles to play. In this book, Melvin Delgado offers a compelling case for the centrality of sanctuary cities' cause to the very mission and professional identity of social workers and others in the human services and mental health professions. The text also presents a historical perspective on the rise of the sanctuary movements of the 1970s and 2000s, thereby giving context to the current environment and immigration debate. Sanctuary Cities, Communities, and Organizations serves as a helpful resource for human service practitioners, academics, and the general public alike.