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July 2014 Character of the Month: Deathstroke

Well, this isn't the first time Slade Wilson has killed his competition!

Moon Knight, you had a good run, but now it's time to let someone else step into the spotlight! Last month's theme was anti-heroes and the Fist of Khonshu earned the top spot. But next week marks the beginning of July, so that means it's time to select a new Character of the Month! The new theme: assassins and mercenaries. 10 options were on the poll and the deadly Slade Wilson earned a solid lead over the competition. Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to welcome your new Character of the Month!

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Deathstroke made his debut way back in 1980. THE NEW TEEN TITANS #2, by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez, has the character's very first appearance and his popularity has boosted significantly since then. In fact, he's recently had big appearances in everything from video games (Batman: Arkham Origins) to TV shows (Arrow). It's unfortunate his comic book series was canceled, but he most definitely hasn't faded into obscurity. He even played a role in DC's latest big event, FOREVER EVIL.

So, what does this victory mean for Deathstroke? Throughout the month of July, we'll have a number of features that are all about the lethal character. We'll highlight his best covers, chat about his coolest action scenes, and suggest some of his best storylines. Also, it's likely he'll appear in the Question of the Week segment and we may even test his skills in a battle article or two.

In case you're wondering, 397 Comic Viners voted in the latest poll. Here's the final results.

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Let's start the celebration right now! Go ahead and share your favorite image of Deathstroke below and explain why you think it's full of awesomeness. Let the Slade Wilson praise begin!

Do you like this feature and want to provide feedback and/or make a suggestion for future editions? Feel free to tell us below or reach out via Twitter.

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he beat taskmaster?

wow

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dethstroke wolverine+cap+deadpool= the most badass mother f*cker in the dcu

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I would have made sure Bane would have won if it weren't for my meddling employer and their dumb hours.

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@thecheesestabber: yes sir,it also didn't help that Rob Liefields' art helped drag it into the dirt.

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I would just like to say thanks for having a FAIR amount of DC characters. Even tho I dislike all of em besides Shiva. Good to see some small amounts of equal representation.

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Not surprising in the least. Shiva needs some love.

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@rainja said:

Gsshh. I hope the seem people that say Deathstroke is a Over rated and over hype character also admit that Batman is one as well because if i can tolerate that character i can tolerate this one. I mean, over hyped,Over used, exaggerated are the only words to describe that character. The amount of Crap piled into his mythology is absurd. This man has mastered OVER 100 fighting styles,not only does he Has physical strength beyond his physical build its at Peak Human. Not only is he a genius detective, he is a genius in basically any academic there is. And he apparently knows everything. I wouldnt be surprised if Batman knows what Ganthet does in the bathroom on Oa. U know why,because he is batman.Batman is so full of PIS, that he can beat the Likes of Superman if it ultimately came down to it. He can beat a man that can physically overcome ANY obstacle(Minus Kryptonite or a red sun light radiation) why because he is batman.This overhyped, PIS character if he felt like it can beat the man (superman) that can literally look at him vaporize him on a molecular level from across the other side of the planet or move from one side of the planet to the next almost as fast as the speed of light and slap him with his over onehundred megaton strengthlevel that would liquefy his molecules as a result before Batman could even count to one in his brain. If i can tolerate that kind of PIS that is associated with his character i can tolerate deathstroke. Just saying.

Agree with this.

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Gsshh. I hope the seem people that say Deathstroke is a Over rated and over hype character also admit that Batman is one as well because if i can tolerate that character i can tolerate this one. I mean, over hyped,Over used, exaggerated are the only words to describe that character. The amount of Crap piled into his mythology is absurd. This man has mastered OVER 100 fighting styles,not only does he Has physical strength beyond his physical build its at Peak Human. Not only is he a genius detective, he is a genius in basically any academic there is. And he apparently knows everything. I wouldnt be surprised if Batman knows what Ganthet does in the bathroom on Oa. U know why,because he is batman.Batman is so full of PIS, that he can beat the Likes of Superman if it ultimately came down to it. He can beat a man that can physically overcome ANY obstacle(Minus Kryptonite or a red sun light radiation) why because he is batman.This overhyped, PIS character if he felt like it can beat the man (superman) that can literally look at him vaporize him on a molecular level from across the other side of the planet or move from one side of the planet to the next almost as fast as the speed of light and slap him with his over onehundred megaton strengthlevel that would liquefy his molecules as a result before Batman could even count to one in his brain. If i can tolerate that kind of PIS that is associated with his character i can tolerate deathstroke. Just saying.

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I liked all the choices. I'm pumped for this month.

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So we went from a seriously underrated under used character of the month who's actually really cool, too A boring, over used, over hyped, overrated Pedophile.... who's already over exposed.

Nice CV we now have the worst character of the month ever....

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Deathstroke!!!!!!!!!!

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@mightyrearranger:

@micah said:

@youmessinwithme said:

So we went from a seriously underrated under used character of the month who's actually really cool, too A boring, over used, over hyped, overrated Pedophile.... who's already over exposed.

Nice CV we now have the worst character of the month ever....

Deathstroke is a Pedophile???

well...kind of. Im sure you have heard of The Judas Contract, a Teen Titans story thats probably the most Deathstrokiest Deathstroke story you've ever Deathstroked. In it he has sex with a 16 year old named Terra, uhhh...for strategical reasons of course. You have to read it to understand.

I never knew he slept with Terra. Wow scumbag......

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I knew I should have voted for deathstroke but it's all good

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I knew I should have voted for deathstroke but it's all good

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@mightyrearranger:

@micah said:

@youmessinwithme said:

So we went from a seriously underrated under used character of the month who's actually really cool, too A boring, over used, over hyped, overrated Pedophile.... who's already over exposed.

Nice CV we now have the worst character of the month ever....

Deathstroke is a Pedophile???

well...kind of. Im sure you have heard of The Judas Contract, a Teen Titans story thats probably the most Deathstrokiest Deathstroke story you've ever Deathstroked. In it he has sex with a 16 year old named Terra, uhhh...for strategical reasons of course. You have to read it to understand.

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Well this is conveniently timed. I'm using Deathstroke on the battle forums for an RPG style tourney and this'll be perfect for Deathstroke feats and capabilities.

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Lmao at all the serious butthurt. You people stress out over such silly things.

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@knightfall225: one of the best? You must have mistyped or something. He is the best!!! Lol

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@patrat18: Batwho? Sorry never heared of him, Deathstroke (peace be upon him) doesn't allow worship of false idols.

Lol

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Super excited for this . One of the best characters in the DC Universe

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@rainja said:

@k4tzm4n: Deathstroke vs Sabretooth(adamantium)

It would be entertaining, but I think he'd be doomed in the poll. I mean, I'd side with Deathstroke, but I imagine it'll be very lopsided, especially since Creed's had so many poor showings over the last several years. Thanks, though.

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@k4tzm4n: Deathstroke vs Sabretooth(adamantium)

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I KNEW IT. I knew I picked the right one!

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@patrat18: Batwho? Sorry never heared of him, Deathstroke (peace be upon him) doesn't allow worship of false idols.

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@jashro44 said:

@patrat18: I know. I was just saying I don't think people should take as much away from that fight as they are. I don't get why people are saying this proves anything in terms of battle forums.....The new avengers fought some featless characters. Like I don't think Namor can stand up to martian manhunter....Yet he stalemated martian manhunters counterpart.

Ok

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@patrat18: I know. I was just saying I don't think people should take as much away from that fight as they are. I don't get why people are saying this proves anything in terms of battle forums.....The new avengers fought some featless characters. Like I don't think Namor can stand up to martian manhunter....Yet he stalemated martian manhunters counterpart.

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@patrat18: you mad at God (Slade peace be upon him)?

Slade has no power over Batman. Slade kneels at the very thought of the Dark knight.

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@wolverine08 said:

@patrat18:

MARVEL>DC!

Agreed. Dc sucks a$$, their characters are boring, super speed this, super strength that, F@ck Dc.

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@jashro44 said:

@hushofthewind said:

@jashro44 said:

@wolverine08: I feel the same way LOL. All though I am nervous that black panther is going to short end of the poll...

i don't know guys. Didnt Black Panther run even with not Batman in the recent New Avengers. Hell BP even said not Batman might even be a better fighter than himself. I can see people making a case for Slade if they use that.

this off subject but isnt BP still the King of the Dead? I thought his power boost would have given him a vast upperhand against The Rider(not Batman).

Rider has no showings to judge him. He's obviously not batman and he tanked a trident toss to the shoulder from namor, so his armour seems more durable than batmans.

And going by this logic Namor can stalemate martian manhunter since he stalemated martian manhunters counterpart, that and the fight never actually concluded. Just because a character is based on another character doesn't actually mean they are lesser or equal too. Riders only showing is stalemating black panther.

Besides I actually recall Hickman saying black panther would beat batman anyways. I can't find the quote though. And no king of the dead is only slightly stronger than heart shaped herb. He has all the experiences of the past panthers though.

WOOOO Hickman works for Marvel. Lol.

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@patrat18 said:

@redalert539 said:

@patrat18 said:

@cable_extreme said:

@patrat18: you will be tried for crimes against the great one!!!!

Batman is god, deal with it.

Batman is NO god. Never was, never will be. Deal with it.

Lol says who you? Nah bruh he is Godd, now kneel.

Get a life. And soon.

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Lmfaoo you can't take a joke between friends and you tell me to get a life?

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@patrat18 said:

@redalert539 said:

@patrat18 said:

@cable_extreme said:

@patrat18: you will be tried for crimes against the great one!!!!

Batman is god, deal with it.

Batman is NO god. Never was, never will be. Deal with it.

Lol says who you? Nah bruh he is Godd, now kneel.

Get a life. And soon.

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@jashro44 said:

@wolverine08: I feel the same way LOL. All though I am nervous that black panther is going to short end of the poll...

i don't know guys. Didnt Black Panther run even with not Batman in the recent New Avengers. Hell BP even said not Batman might even be a better fighter than himself. I can see people making a case for Slade if they use that.

this off subject but isnt BP still the King of the Dead? I thought his power boost would have given him a vast upperhand against The Rider(not Batman).

Rider has no showings to judge him. He's obviously not batman and he tanked a trident toss to the shoulder from namor, so his armour seems more durable than batmans.

And going by this logic Namor can stalemate martian manhunter since he stalemated martian manhunters counterpart, that and the fight never actually concluded. Just because a character is based on another character doesn't actually mean they are lesser or equal too. Riders only showing is stalemating black panther.

Besides I actually recall Hickman saying black panther would beat batman anyways. I can't find the quote though. And no king of the dead is only slightly stronger than heart shaped herb. He has all the experiences of the past panthers though.

He's the status on king of the dead black panther.
He's the status on king of the dead black panther.
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@patrat18: you mad at God (Slade peace be upon him)?

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I think I voted for Bane but I love me some Deathstroke

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@patrat18 said:

@cable_extreme said:

@patrat18: you will be tried for crimes against the great one!!!!

Batman is god, deal with it.

Batman is NO god. Never was, never will be. Deal with it.

Lol says who you? Nah bruh he is Godd, now kneel.

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@patrat18 said:

@cable_extreme said:

@patrat18: you will be tried for crimes against the great one!!!!

Batman is god, deal with it.

Batman is NO god. Never was, never will be. Deal with it.

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@patrat18: you will be tried for crimes against the great one!!!!

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@jashro44 said:

@wolverine08: I feel the same way LOL. All though I am nervous that black panther is going to short end of the poll...

i don't know guys. Didnt Black Panther run even with not Batman in the recent New Avengers. Hell BP even said not Batman might even be a better fighter than himself. I can see people making a case for Slade if they use that.

this off subject but isnt BP still the King of the Dead? I thought his power boost would have given him a vast upperhand against The Rider(not Batman).

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@patrat18: here I'll help wake you up so you stop dreaming.

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@patrat18: I know the truth, and the truth shall set you free!!!

The truth is Batman owns Dc/wb thus making Slade his b!tch.

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@youmessinwithme said:

So we went from a seriously underrated under used character of the month who's actually really cool, too A boring, over used, over hyped, overrated Pedophile.... who's already over exposed.

Nice CV we now have the worst character of the month ever....

You do realize there was a Spiderman month already right? So if you want to talk about over-exposed, I think Spidey is far more over exposed than Slade. No reason to be bitter about it. I was pretty bummed that Punisher didn't win the Anti-Hero vote, but it will come around again.

Only Spiderman>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Slade when it comes to anything utterly important like popularity, significance, movies, toys, tv, games etc. Deathstroke isn't remotely on the same level. Spidey isn't overexposed he's just loved by many and really the only other character in comics who can rival Batmans popularity.

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Remember that scene in X-Men: Days of Future Past where Magneto tells Charles he should have fought harder for the things he loves? That's what comes to my mind when I see people who appear to be legitimately disappointed that their character did not win. There's FOUR days to vote. That's so much time to rally troops and potentially shift the tide, silly.