Suicide Squad Vol. 3: Death is for Suckers Author: ADAM GLASS HENRIK JONSSON Various | Language: English | ISBN:
B00G32H6G0 | Format: EPUB
Suicide Squad Vol. 3: Death is for Suckers Description
The Suicide Squad returns with an action packed tie-in to the Batman "Death of the Family" story!
As the Suicide Squad closes in on Basilisk leader Regulus, Deadshot and Harley discover multiple Basilisk sleeper agents within their ranks. Regulus makes one final desparate gamble to save himself by controlling Harley's mind, but Deadshot makes the ultimate sacrifice for his teammate.
Harley's lost "love" the Joker casts a poisonous rain over Deadshot's funeral, leaving only Harley conscious to face the clown prince of crime. Angered and unable to trust Harley because of her relationship with Deadshot, the Joker tests Harley's loyalty, a test which may cost both of them their lives.
Collects Suicide Squad Issues #14-19
- File Size: 104681 KB
- Print Length: 144 pages
- Publisher: DC Comics (October 29, 2013)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00G32H6G0
- Text-to-Speech: Not enabled
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- Lending: Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,390 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
The third bound collection of comics from the newest edition of DC Comics' Suicide Squad, collecting issues #14-19 of the series, is a bit uneven. This is inevitable when the second of the 6 issues (#15, “Running With the Devil – Part 2”), in this reviewer's opinion, is the best single issue of the new series to date, and among the best of ANY of the various incarnations of this comic book. The reunion of Harley Quinn and the newly-resurrected Joker provide an absolutely incredible look at one of comics' - perhaps even literature's – best known villains. The down side is, when you start a collection by presenting your absolute best, ANYTHING that follows is bound to pale in comparison – and, unfortunately, it does in this case.
I think my main issue with the revived series is that the Squad's new arch-enemy, Regulus, doesn't excite me – at least not yet. As such, such questions as “what is is main goal”, “what allies has he lined up to assist in his plots”, and the like don't grab and hold me as strongly as the publishers might like. After all, the goal of a multi-part comic is to get the reader want to purchase the next issue! Further, the cliffhanger ending of this volume has a “haven't I seen this before – recently?” feel about it. (I cannot provide ANY details lest I divulge a major spoiler.)
I eagerly awaited the arrival of this book, to the point where I actually pre-ordered it from one of the major online providers (a VERY rare occurrence for me). I'll probably get the next book in the series when it is published, as well – but after digesting this one, especially its conclusion, I will not be haunting my online bookstore nor waiting impatiently by my mailbox for it.
RATING: 3 ? stars, rounded up to 4 stars.
By Andrew Kuligowski
Suicide Squad is one of my favorite comics of the New 52 and it continues to impress. This picks up right after the debacle with Regulus and Basilisk and immediately ties in with Joker and the 'Death of the Family' arc. There is some substantial character development displayed from both Quinn and Mr. J. Without spoiling, there are two great parts to this. First, we get to see Quinn really start to to come into her own as a separate and distinct character and not just playing backup to the Joker or acting as fanservice. Second, we get to see just how demented and destructive their relationship is. And yet, they still love each other. Sort of. Really, Quinn is the standout character of this series, with Amanda Waller coming in a close second.
Basilisk continues to play a central role to the series while introducing new characters and villains. Yo-Yo has his history expanded on and several mysterious and shadowy elements are hinted at in the background, specifically, why Task Force X members have trouble staying dead.
The artwork remains consistently high quality. Jonsson and Dagnino's pencils are detailed and clean while still providing a definite edge of grittiness and roughness.
While the plot of Suicide Squad has never been particularly deep or complex, the writing really shines through. The idea of having a bunch of villains forced to work for the 'good' guys is just as fresh today and provides for loads of snark and sarcasm, especially from, you guessed it, Harley Quinn. Even in the heat of battle she is tossing around around one liners that would do Deadpool proud.
Overall, the best story thus far in the series. If you liked everything before, you are going to love this.
By DCHamBone
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