About this Collection
This volume collects the opening arc of the 2023 Deathstroke Inc. series, following Slade Wilson as he navigates a new role as a government-sanctioned operative while facing threats that challenge his reputation as the world's deadliest assassin. The story introduces a mysterious organization pulling the strings behind the scenes, forcing Deathstroke to confront both old enemies and unexpected alliances. Written by Joshua Williamson with art by Paolo Pantalena and others, this trade paperback includes issues #1-6 of the series.
In "Solo," Deathstroke takes a bold new step, seizing control of the Secret Society after eliminating Libra and Calculator. With Black Canary as his target, he aims to recruit her to lead his new villainous faction—only for her to escape and call in the Justice League. As the League arrives too late and the Society vanishes, Deathstroke remains one step ahead, plotting his next move. Written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by Paolo Pantalena, with colors by Romulo Fajardo Jr. and letters by Steve Wands, the cover by Howard Porter captures the intensity of this pivotal moment.
Contains 8 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 dispatched by T.R.U.S.T. to apprehend the H.I.V.E. Queen in a seemingly quiet small town—only to uncover unsettling secrets beneath its idyllic surface. The story unfolds with sharp tension, blending urban espionage and creeping dread as the duo navigates a community where nothing is quite as it seems.
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, tasked with capturing her for T.R.U.S.T. His mission takes a sharp turn when Black Canary begins to question Juliette’s true intentions, adding tension to an already volatile situation.
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 alternate versions of themselves within Prometheus' twisted dimension, forcing them to reckon with what might have been. When they finally escape, they're met with a shocking revelation: Juliette is the new Libra, and the seemingly heroic T.R.U.S.T. is actually a front for the Secret Society of Super-Villains.
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, setting his sights on Black Canary to solidify his reign. When she escapes and calls in the Justice League, Deathstroke vanishes with his forces—leaving only the threat of what’s to come.
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," Deathstroke prepares the Secret Society for what's to come, but his focus shifts when Rose and Respawn confront him—uncovering a past link between Respawn and Slade that shakes the foundation of their uneasy alliance.
