About this Collection
This volume collects the opening arc of the 2022 Deathstroke Inc. series, following Slade Wilson as he takes on a new role as a government-sanctioned operative while navigating a complex web of alliances and betrayals. The story introduces a mysterious organization pulling the strings, setting the stage for a larger conflict that redefines Deathstroke's place in the DC Universe. Written by Joshua Williamson with art by Paolo Pantalena and others, it includes issues #1-7 of the series.
In "Solo," Deathstroke takes command of the Secret Society after eliminating Libra and Calculator, setting his sights on recruiting Black Canary to lead his new villainous faction. When she escapes and calls in the Justice League, Deathstroke vanishes with his team—leaving only the promise of a darker agenda ahead. Written by Joshua Williamson and brought to life by Paolo Pantalena’s sharp art and Romulo Fajardo Jr.’s vivid colors, this first issue of Deathstroke Inc. marks a pivotal shift in the villain’s game, with Howard Porter’s cover capturing the intensity of a man who’s no longer just a mercenary, but a mastermind.
Contains 9 stories
Solo
22 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]T.R.U.S.T. [Juliette Ballantine]Deathstroke [Slade Wilson]Talia Al Ghul
Suburban Horror
21 pp · Superhero
H.I.V.E. [H.I.V.E. QueenH.I.V.E. Agents]T.R.U.S.T. [Deathstroke [Slade Wilson]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Toyman 2.0 [Hiro OkamuraToymaster]Director Juliette Ballantine]The Teen Titans [Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Changeling [Garfield Logan]Cyborg [Victor Stone]Starfire [Princess Koriand'r]Raven [Rachel Roth]] (flashback only)The Teen Titans [Superboy [Conner Kent]Robin [Tim Drake]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]Kid Flash [Bart Allen]] (flashback only)Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel] (flashback only)Batman [Bruce Wayne] (flashback only)Ravager [Grant Wilson] (flashback only)Ravager [Rose Wilson] (flashback only)Black Adam [Teth Adam] (flashback only)William Wintergreen (flashback only)Jericho [Joey Wilson] (flashback only)Oracle [Barbara Gordon] (flashback)Lex Luthor (hologram only)Cheetah [Barbara Minerva] (hologram only)Gorilla Grodd (hologram only)Sinestro [Thaal Sinestro] (hologram only)Brainiac (hologram only)The Joker (hologram only)Black Manta [David Hyde] (hologram only)Black Hand [William Hand] (hologram only)Vandal Savage (hologram only)Mongul (hologram only)Black Mask [Roman Sionis] (hologram only)Captain Cold [Leonard Snart] (hologram only)Amazo (hologram only)Despero (hologram only)Solomon Grundy (hologram only)Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw] (hologram only)
In "Suburban Horror," Deathstroke and Black Canary are sent to a quiet town on a T.R.U.S.T. mission to capture the H.I.V.E. Queen, but the stillness of the neighborhood hides something far more unsettling than they expected. The story unfolds with a tense, creeping dread as the duo uncovers secrets buried beneath the surface of everyday life.
Coming Soon to Deathstroke Inc.
1 pp · Superhero
Deathstroke [Slade Wilson] Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Robin [Damian Wayne]
I Hate Space!
22 pp · Superhero
T.R.U.S.T. [Deathstroke [Slade Wilson]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Toyman 2.0 [Hiro OkamuraToymaster]Director Juliette Ballantine]Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw]The WeirdCheetah [Barbara Minerva]Justice Society of America [Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Atom SmasherPower GirlObsidianJadeVandal SavageLex LuthorHawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]Swamp Thing [Levi Kamei]ParasiteSteppenwolfDesaadKalibakGrailGranny GoodnessDarkseidStarbreakerSinestro CorpsWonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira]Superman [Jon Kent]The Flash [Wally West]MongulChaytilScavengerOrphanCheckmate [Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Steve TrevorDirector BonesLois LaneThe Question [Vic Sage]Manhunter [Kate Spencer]]
Sword of Deathstroke
22 pp · Superhero
T.R.U.S.T. [Deathstroke [Slade Wilson]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Toymaster [Hiro OkamuraToyman 2.0]Director Juliette Ballantine]Cheetah [Barbara Minerva]Queen of FablesOracle [Barbara Gordon]Dick GraysonHaley the dogBlack Canary [Dinah Drake Lance] (painting)
In "Sword of Deathstroke," Deathstroke ventures into a fantastical realm where the Cheetah rules as queen, his mission to capture her for T.R.U.S.T. unfolding amid surreal landscapes and deadly intrigue. As he hunts her through this strange world, Black Canary grows increasingly wary of Juliette’s true intentions, sensing a deeper game at play.
To the Death
22 pp · Superhero
T.R.U.S.T. [Deathstroke [Slade Wilson]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Toymaster [Hiro OkamuraToyman 2.0]Director Juliette Ballantine [Libra]]PrometheusDoctor DestinyCheetah [Barbara Minerva] (flashback)Legion of Doom [AmazoBlack HandCaptain ColdLex LuthorVandal SavageGorilla Grodd] (illusions)Justice League [SupermanBatmanThe Flash [Barry Allen]Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Wonder WomanGreen Arrow] (flashback)Team 7 [John LynchGrifterDean HigginsKurt LanceJames BronsonSummer Ramos] (flashback)
Ghosts of a Different Life
22 pp · Superhero
Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Deathstroke [Slade Wilson]Ravager [Rose Wilson] (hallucination)Jericho [Joe Wilson] (hallucination)Robin [Damian Wayne] (hallucination)Crush (hallucination)Kid Flash [Wallace West] (second Wally West, hallucination)Ravager [Grant Wilson] (hallucination)Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (hallucination)Red Canary [Dinah Drake Lance] (hallucination)Arsenal [Roy Harper] (hallucination)Lian Harper (hallucination)Green Arrow [Connor Hawke] (hallucination)Red Arrow [Emiko Queen] (hallucination)Libra [Juliette Ballantine]Secret Society of Super-Villains [Count VertigoMonoclePhobiaDoctor MoonDoctor DestinyThe CalculatorDeadlinePrometheusTattooed ManShrapnelBody Doubles [Carmen LenoBonny Hoffman]Toymaster [Hiro OkamuraToyman 2.0]]Legion of Doom [Lex LuthorGorilla GroddCheetah [Barbara Minerva]Black MantaThe JokerYellow Lantern [Thaal Sinestro]] (flashback)
In "Ghosts of a Different Life," Black Canary and Deathstroke confront haunting reflections of their pasts in Prometheus' twisted dimension, forcing them to reckon with what might have been. When they emerge, they’re thrust into a new reality where Juliette reveals herself as the new Libra, and the truth about T.R.U.S.T’s hidden agenda begins to unravel.
King Deathstroke
22 pp · Superhero
Deathstroke [Slade Wilson]Black Canary [Dinah Lance]Secret Society of Super-Villains [Toymaster [Hiro OkamuraToyman 2.0]Count VertigoMonoclePrometheusPhobiaBody Doubles [Carmen LenoBonny Hoffman]Doctor DestinyTattooed ManShrapnelDeadlineDoctor MoonAngel ManMultiplexBug-Eyed Bandit]Oracle [Barbara Gordon]Justice League [Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Black AdamNaomi McDuffieHawkgirl [Kendra Saunders]Wonder Woman [Diana of Themyscira]The Flash [Wally West]]Justice League Dark [ZatannaDetective Chimp [Bobo]]Lex Luthor (image)Henry Bendix (image)Talia Al Ghul (image)Ra's Al Ghul (image)Vandal Savage (image)Ultra-Humanite (image)Ravager [Rose Wilson]Respawn
In "King Deathstroke," the ruthless mercenary takes full command of the Secret Society after eliminating Libra and Calculator, turning his sights on Black Canary with a dangerous offer. When she escapes and calls in the Justice League, Deathstroke vanishes with his forces—leaving only his shadowy ambitions in the wake.
Kids
22 pp · Superhero
Deathstroke [Slade Wilson]Ravager [Rose Wilson]Respawn (origin)Secret Society of Super-Villains [Toymaster [Hiro OkamuraToyman 2.0]GunhawkPrometheus]Connor Hawke (flashback)Robin [Damian Wayne] (flashback)Flatline (flashback)Ra's Al Ghul (flashback)Talia Al Ghul (flashback)League of Lazarus (flashback)Cyborg Superman [Hank Henshaw] (flashback)Grant Wison (deceased, flashback)Joseph Wilson (flashback), Adeline Wilson (flashback)Wintergreen (flashback)Legion of Doom [Lex LuthorYellow Lantern [Thaal Sinestro]Gorilla GroddBlack Manta [David Hyde]The Cheetah [Barbara Minerva]]
In "Kids" from Deathstroke Inc. #1, Jo and Respawn stand face-to-face with Deathstroke as secrets from the past surface, challenging the fragile trust within the Secret Society. The story unfolds with tense revelations about Respawn’s true ties to Slade, setting the stage for a reckoning that could redefine their alliance.
