Suicide Squad #5
In "Going Sane Part One: Shock Treatment," writer Rob Williams and artist Stephen Byrne delve into the origins of Zalika, a new Suicide Squad member whose tragic past is revealed through a tense debriefing with Amanda Waller. As the story unfolds, we learn how growing up in a struggling African neighborhood shaped her life—and how a powerful ability to turn people into data became her path to vengeance. The issue’s striking visuals, rendered in Byrne’s distinctive style, are matched by Jim Lee’s dynamic cover art, making this a standout entry in the 2016 series.
In "Going Sane Part One: Shock Treatment," the Suicide Squad returns to Belle Reve with the Black Vault sphere holding General Zod, setting off a tense race to harness its power. Waller’s scientists work to control Zod while Flag voices doubts, Hack integrates into the team, and Harcourt pushes to retrieve sensitive data from the Russian base—now embedded in Hack’s mind.
In "Prisons," Waller questions Hack about her past, uncovering a childhood shaped by hardship in a struggling African neighborhood. As she recalls her brother’s tragic death after joining a local gang, the memory fuels her decision to embrace her power to turn people into data—channeling her pain into a path of vengeance, inspired by figures like Harley Quinn.
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Reprinted in Esquadrão Suicida #3 (2017), Suicide Squad #2 (2017), Suicide Squad Rebirth #3 (2017), Suicide Squad: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition #1 (2017), Suicide Squad by Jim Lee Unwrapped #[nn] (2018)
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