Deathstroke #1

tchrevor's Deathstroke #1 - Back to Basics review

Go Stroke Yourself

Why are we so addicted to bad-assery? Does it fulfill our quiet bloodlust? Or do we just enjoy someone who does whatever he wants without caring about the consequences?

I picked up Deathstroke on a whim. I have no previous experience with the character, really; I figured it was worth a shot. If I was Slade Wilson I'd probably think it was worth several dozen shots. He likes to shoot guns. That's what I took from this issue. When it was over I felt like I hadn't even read anything. It wasn't bad but it felt very stereotypical; it almost read like Deathstroke fan fiction. Maybe this is how the character is all the time, but I feel like if he was supposed to be this tough I would have a lot more experience with the character. (That scene in Identity Crisis where he single handedly takes down the entire Justice League is just ridiculous.)

It wasn't that it was a bad story, it just didn't feel like anything special. But, if it's needed, it will help curb the cravings for your bad ass addiction.

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