Suicide Squad Most Wanted: Deadshot


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One of the stars of this yearÕs highly anticipated action blockbuster takes aim at a shocking solo adventure in SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: DEADSHOT, from writer Brian Buccellato (THE FLASH) and artist Viktor Bogdanovic (BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT) Ña high-octane thriller that will blow you away! SHOOT TO THRILL! Floyd Lawton is the deadliest marksman in the worldÑbut there are targets even the legendary mercenary known as Deadshot hasnÕt been able to hit. As a longtime member of the Suicide Squad, he does the bidding of his ruthless supervisor Amanda Waller, killing whomever she says needs killing before heading back to Belle Reve Penitentiary to reload. And when the Squad saddles him with a new partner, the time to take the safety off has come. Now DeadshotÕs on his most personal mission of all: heÕs going to kill the parents who made him the manÑand the murdererÑhe is today. But FloydÕs far too valuable an asset to let loose, and the Suicide Squad will stop at nothing to put this lone gunman back in their arsenalÑincluding threaten the one person he truly cares about. DeadshotÕs about to learn the hard way that when it comes to weapons, thereÕs always a bigger gunÉ Collects stories from SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: DEADSHOT 1-6.




Suicide Squad Most Wanted: El Diablo


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When a sudden pardon springs the powerful pyro-kinetic formerly known as Chato Santana from Belle Reve Prison-and frees him from the control of Task Force XÕs ruthless commander, Amanda Waller-his only desire is to return home to reunite with his family. But a vicious attack cuts short his plan and puts him on the radar of Checkmate, a metahuman black ops organization that puts the Suicide Squad to shame. Alongside his new comrades, El Diablo embarks on a whirlwind tour of the DC UniverseÕs most dangerous hotspots, from the technological terrors of Metropolis to the dark nights of Gotham City, making strange allies and unstoppable enemies along the way. With his old team closing in and his new teamÕs agenda shrouded in mystery, will the devil get his due, or is El Diablo doomed to die once more? Find out in SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: EL DIABLO, a scorching new thriller featuring the fiery antihero from the award-winning movie Suicide Squad, from writer JAI NITZ and artist CLIFF RICHARDS! Collects the El Diablo stories from SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED #1-6.




Katana Vol. 1: Soultaker


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From the pages of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and BIRDS OF PREY, Katana stars in her very own series! The former assassin and new Justice Leaguer embarks on a noble quest to restore the Outsiders to their former glory! Will she succeed, or will she be overcome by the power of her sword, the Soul Taker? Written by Ann Nocenti (CATWOMAN, GREEN ARROW) with art by Alex Sanchez (STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC), this stirring new graphic novel collects KATANA #1-10 and JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK 23.1 THE CREEPER.




Suicide Squad: Secret Files


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Three of the most dangerous members of the DC Universe’s least predictable team share the spotlight in this killer collection, starring characters from the blockbuster movie! KILLER CROC is the Suicide Squad’s biggest, baddest beast, which makes him the right monster for the job when an island full of terrifying creatures becomes a threat to the world at large. But when he’s confronted with the horrible truth of these mutant menaces, will humanity or monstrosities win in the end? BOOMERANG is a hardcore mercenary who thinks his mission to take down a Central American dictator is just another job-but trouble has a way of returning to him like one of his trademark weapons. Alone behind enemy lines, can Boomerang make a comeback? AMANDA WALLER may be a regular human, but she has perhaps the greatest ability of all: she understands how power works-and how to wield it. That’s how she’s kept the Squad under control and become one of the best deprogrammers of brainwashed villains. But when one of her subjects turns the tables on her, can she save the Squad from a killer who knows all their secrets? Declassify the answers in SUICIDE SQUAD: SECRET FILES-an action-packed showcase from a squad of today’s top writers and artists and featuring characters from the award-winning film Suicide Squad! Collects stories from SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED #1-6.




Suicide Squad Most Wanted: Katana


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THE ONLY THING DEADLIER THAN THE BLADE_IS THE WOMAN WHO WIELDS IT For the assassin named Katana, this was supposed to be just another mission. She doesn_t know why the island of Markovia has been invaded by the fascist death cult called Kobra, and she doesn_t care. She simply knows that as a member of the Suicide Squad, it_s her job to stop them by any means necessary and get out in one piece. Only one thing is certain: Katana must cut her way through the evil to the terrible truth behind her mission, or the whole world will be endangered-and her Suicide Squad puppet masters will be more than happy to let her fall on her sword_ dOne of the stars of this year_s highly anticipated action blockbuster gets her own turn in the spotlight in SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED: KATANA, by her co-creator Mike W. Barr and artist Diogenes Neves-a razor-sharp thriller that will slice right through you! Collects SUICIDE SQUAD MOST WANTED #1-6.




Suicide Squad Most Wanted: El Diablo and Boomerang (2016-) #1


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From the pages of SUICIDE SQUAD comes an all-new series featuring two of the team’s most infamous heroes, El Diablo and Boomerang! First, a sudden pardon frees the fiery El Diablo from Belle Reve prison, much to the shock (and irritation) of team leader Amanda Waller. Chato returns to his old neighborhood to reunite with his family, but when he’s attacked by a heavily armed local gang and their leader, the deadly, super-powered Bloodletter, will his freedom and his life get cut dramatically short? Meanwhile, Boomerang and the Squad embark on a mission to take down a ruthless dictator within a small, unstable Central American nation, but when the mission goes awry, the Squad must jump in a helicopter and flee as all hell breaks loose. But amid the chaos, the team realizes one of them was accidentally left behind: Boomerang! How can he stay alive long enough to be rescued when a whole army wants him dead?




Suicide Squad: Katana: The Revenge of Kobra


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Hold on tight as Katana goes up against supernatural forces in these stories from SUICIDE SQUAD BLACK FILES #1-6. To oppose the terrorist Kobra is to earn his undying hatred, and that’s what the samurai Katana did when she killed his beloved Eve. Now Kobra stalks Katana beyond the bounds of the Earth itself, to a supernatural world where he will steal from her everything that she has—including her very soul!




Superheroines and the Epic Journey


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The heroine's journey echoes throughout ancient legend. Each young woman combats her dark side and emerges stronger. This quest is also a staple of American comic books. Wonder Woman with semi-divine powers gives us a new female-centered creation story. Batgirl, Batwoman and Black Widow discover their enemy is the dark mother or shadow twin, with the savagery they've rejected in themselves. Supergirl similarly struggles but keeps harmony with her sister. From Jessica Jones and Catwoman to the new superwomen of cutting-edge webcomics, each heroine must go into the dark, to become not a warrior but a savior. Women like Captain Marvel and Storm sacrifice all to join the ranks of superheroes, while their feminine powers and dazzling costumes reflect the most ancient tales.




Suicide Squad Most Wanted: Deadshot and Katana (2016-) #6


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Kobra put the fate of the Earth at risk-and now he wants Katana and the Squad to work beside him to clean up his mistakes. As the fight on his ark heats up, theyÕll all need to decide what is most important!




1000 Facts about Supervillains Vol. 3


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Lex Luthor became the president of the United States. Green Goblin use to lead the Avengers. The Penguin is an expert bare-knuckle boxer. Doctor Doom briefly served as God but gave it up because he "found it beneath me." Darkseid has his own nightclub. Loki claimed to be Deadpool's father. Harley Quinn has two pet hyenas. Carnage was nearly called Chaos or Ravage. Deadshot tried to killed Pope John Paul II. When Peter Parker died, Doctor Octopus became the new Spider-Man. Hugo Strange was supposed to be Batman's nemesis. Ego the Living Planet has a moon called Id who snorts planets. Wolverine has an evil son called Daken. Mister Freeze once escaped Arkham Asylum using a crayon. Thanos has been in a relationship with Hela. The Riddler's hero is Harry Houdini.




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